Patent ID: 8591471

Claim:
A self-adhering IV/catheter assembly comprising: a) a catheter having a main body portion; b) a transverse flexible sheet rectangular in shape with squared distal edges having a top side and an underside medially secured to a bottom side of said catheter body and projecting from opposing sides of said body portion; c) a releasable adhesive coating on the underside of said transverse flexible sheet for adhering said assembly directly to the skin of a patient; d) said transverse flexible sheet including a central groove disposed medially on said top side for receiving directly a bottom portion of said body of said catheter to provide an extended contact surface for bonding during manufacturing of said assembly and each said distal edge having a folded over removal tab lining a full length of said distal edge for single hand detachment of the catheter assembly when desired; and d) said catheter with said transverse flexible sheet attached thereto during manufacture packaged within a sterile, hermetically sealed package ready for use as a complete assembly whereby said transverse flexible sheet is integral with said catheter body and allowing said catheter assembly to be applied directly without any intermediary.