Patent ID: 6132399
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A method of securing a medical device to a patients's skin wherein the medical device is inserted through the patient's skin, said method comprising:attaching the medical device to the patient's skin adjacent a point of insertion of the medical device through the patient's skin by placing an adhesive securing member over a longitudinally extending portion of said medical device at the point of insertion, the securing member having a cover dressing attached to an end thereof to be folded over the securing member, the longitudinally extending portion disposed directly against the patient's skin at the point of insertion and not sandwiched between the securing member and the subsequently folded over cover dressing;folding the cover dressing back over the adhesive securing member and pressing the cover dressing against the securing member and the patient's skin adjacent to the securing member;and covering the point of insertion of the medical device through the patient's skin with the folded over cover dressing to provide a sterile environment for the insertion point wound.