Patent ID: 7074208

Claim:
A device for anchoring a filter ( 50 ) and a catheter ( 40 ), comprising: an adhesive bandage ( 10 ), a securing element ( 20 ) for anchoring the catheter ( 40 ), wherein the securing element has a surface having a plane and a carrier element ( 30 ) for anchoring the filter ( 50 ), wherein either the securing element ( 20 ) or the carrier element ( 30 ) is applied to the adhesive bandage ( 10 ), wherein the securing element ( 20 ) includes bars ( 22 ) extending from the surface, wherein each of said bars ( 22 ) extends along a longitudinal axis, wherein openings ( 24 ), each having an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bar and substantially parallel to the plane of the securing element ( 20 ), are provided in the bars, and wherein the securing element ( 20 ) includes a first coupling element, which is releasably connectable with a second coupling element provided on the carrier element ( 30 ).