Patent ID: 7947019
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter retention assembly for use with a catheter having an outer surface, wherein the catheter retention assembly comprises: a cuff positioning device having a distal end configured for insertion into a patient's body and an opposed proximal end configured to remain outside of a patient's body, the cuff positioning device comprising: a unitary carrier system configured to be selectively received therein the lumen of the cuff positioning device in its first expanded radial state, wherein a portion of the carrier system extends distally of the cuff positioning device, wherein the carrier system is configured for selectively positioning the cuff positioning device axially relative to the outer surface of the catheter, and wherein, when the carrier system is removed, at least a portion of the cuff positioning device biases to the second radial state and compressively and coaxially contacts the outer surface of the catheter to selectively fix the position of the cuff positioning device relative to the catheter.