WO1998053872A1 - Medical line anchoring system - Google Patents
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- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- the present invention relates to anchoring systems for anchoring medical lines to patients. Description of Related Art
- IV catheters intravenous catheters
- CVC central venous catheter
- PICC peripherally inserted central catheter
- the catheter In these cases, long-term IV infusion typically requires that the catheter remain in place for many days.
- the catheter In order to secure such an IV catheter in position at the insertion site, the catheter often is provided with an integrated or a movable flexible clamp with winged extensions which are sutured to the patient's skin.
- the flexible clamp In other applications, the flexible clamp is covered by a rigid box clamp, which receives the catheter/clamp combination in a friction-fit manner.
- the rigid box clamp and the flexible clamp have lateral, aligned holes in them, which allow the combination to be sutured to the patient's skin.
- an anchoring system for securing a medical line to the body of a patient comprises a retainer including a base that defines a receiving area for receiving a portion of the medical line.
- a cover is permanently coupled to the base. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which at least a portion of the cover extends over at least a portion of the receiving area, and an open position, in which the receiving area is at least partially open.
- a latching mechanism operates between the base and the cover to releasably latch the cover to the base with the cover in the closed position.
- Interacting structure is located generally beneath the cover with the cover in the closed position. The interacting structure is adapted to limit movement of the medical line through to the retainer when the catheter is placed within the receiving area.
- the present invention involves an anchoring system for securing a medical line to the body of a patient.
- the system includes a fitting adapted to engage with the medical line and having at least one opening.
- a retainer comprises a base including a platform and at least one post extending from the platform and arranged to interact with the hole of the fitting.
- a cover is movably coupled to the base so as to be moved between an open position and a closed position.
- a latching mechanism operates between the cover and the base to releasably latch the cover to the base in the closed position.
- an anchoring system for securing a medical line to the body of a patient.
- the anchoring system comprises an adaptor having an adaptor body with a longitudinal axis defined between first and second ends.
- a first connector is located at the first end of the adaptor for connection to a first medical line
- a second connector is located at the second end for connection to a second medical line.
- a retainer includes a base and a cover permanently coupled to the base. The cover is movable between an open position and a closed position.
- a latching mechanism releasably latches the cover to the base in the closed position.
- a channel ia arranged to lie between the base and the cover in the closed position.
- the channel is shaped to retain the adaptor between the cover and the base with the cover in the closed position to inhibit movement of the adapter in a direction generally parallel to the adapter's longitudinal axis.
- An adhesive layer is attached to the retainer and is adapted to adhesively secure the retainer to the body of a patient.
- a preferred method of anchoring a medical line to a patient involves providing a retainer including a base having a plurality of posts, and a cover attached to the base by a flexible leash.
- the provided cover also includes a corresponding plurality of openings with each opening comprising a slot.
- the retainer is coupled to an adhesive layer.
- the anchoring system is positioned on the body of the patient, and the adhesive layer is attached to the body of the patient.
- a medical device is arranged between the posts of the base.
- the cover is positioned over the base to bring the openings of the cover in proximity with the posts of the base.
- the cover is shifted relative to the base to engage the posts with the slots of the openings.
- Figure IA is a perspective view of an anchoring system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention and illustrates a retainer of the anchoring system in an open position together with an exemplary catheter wing clamp fitting (the components of which are illustrated as exploded above the retainer);
- Figure 1B is a bottom plan view of a cover of the retainer of Figure 1A;
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of the anchoring system of Figure 1A with the cover of the retainer shown in a partially closed position;
- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the anchoring system of Figure 2, with the retainer shown in a completely closed position and the catheter wing clamp fitting assembled and anchored therein;
- Figure 4A is a perspective view of a retainer in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, shown in an open position;
- Figure 4B is a bottom plan view of a cover portion of the retainer of Figure 4A;
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of the retainer of Figure 4A, shown in a partially closed position;
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of a retainer in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, shown in an open position;
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of the retainer of Figure 6, shown in a closed position;
- Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the retainer of Figure 7, taken along the line 8-8;
- Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the retainer according to Figure 8, but with a tang shown in a release position;
- Figure 10A is a prospective view of an anchoring system in accordance with an additional preferred embodiment of the present invention and illustrates a retainer of the anchoring system in an open position and together with an exemplary catheter adaptor;
- Figure 10B is a bottom plan view of a cover portion of the retainer of Figure 10A
- Figure 11 is a prospective view of the retainer of Figure 10A, shown in a partially closed position with the cover interacting with the catheter adapter
- Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the retainer according to Figure 11, shown in a completely closed position, with the catheter adaptor anchored therein.
- the present embodiments of the medical line anchoring system are disclosed in the context of an exemplary central line catheter.
- the principles of the present invention are not limited to PICCs or CVCs.
- the anchoring systems and retainers disclosed herein also can be successfully utilized in connection with other types of medical lines, including tubes for fluid communication and electrical wires.
- the retainers disclosed herein can retain CVCs, PICCs, Foley catheters, and hemodialysis catheters, surgical drainage tubes, feeding tubes, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, scopes, as well as with electrical wires or cables connected to external or implanted electronic devices or sensors.
- the illustration and description of the anchoring system 8 in connection with a catheter is mainly exemplary of one possible application of the system.
- the anchoring systems also all include interacting structure that operates between a retainer of the anchoring system and a fitting which in some applications is releasably attached to the medical line and in other applications is integrally formed with the medical line.
- the interacting structure between the retainer and the fitting generally inhibits relative movement between the medical line and the anchoring system in at least one degree of freedom.
- a longitudinal axis is generally parallel to a section of the medical line to be retained by the anchoring system, generally in the plane of a retainer base (discussed below).
- a lateral axis is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis within the plane of the base.
- a transverse axis extends transverse to both the longitudinal and lateral axes.
- the "longitudinal direction” refers to a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
- the lateral direction refers to a direction substantially parallel to the lateral axis.
- the transverse direction refer to a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis.
- FIGS 1 to 3 illustrate an anchoring system 8 constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the system 8 includes a retainer 10 which is configured to retain a catheter, either directly or by way of a fitting 11.
- the fitting 11 comprises a catheter box clamp 12 and a soft wing clamp 13 for use with a central line catheter 15.
- the retainer 10 includes a base 14.
- the base 14 of the retainer 10 is attached to an anchor pad 16, which forms a part of the anchoring system 8.
- the base 14 desirably is secured to the anchor pad 16 by a solvent bond adhesive, such as c ⁇ anoacr ⁇ late or other bonding material.
- a solvent bond adhesive such as c ⁇ anoacr ⁇ late or other bonding material.
- One such adhesive is available commercially as Part No. 4693 from the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M).
- the anchor pad 16 comprises a flexible structural layer for securing the retainer 10 to a patient's skin.
- the pad desirably comprises a laminate structure with an upper cellulose foam layer (e.g., closed-cell polyethylene foam), and a bottom adhesive layer.
- the adhesive desirably is a medical-grade adhesive and can be either diaphoretic or nondiaphoretic, depending upon the particular application.
- foam with an adhesive layer is available commercially from New Dimensions in Medicine of Columbus, Ohio.
- the retainer and/or anchor pad can include suture holes in addition to the adhesive layer to further secure the anchor pad to the patient's skin.
- An upper surface of the foam layer is roughened by corona-treating the foam with a low electric charge.
- the roughened or porous upper surface of the anchor pad 16 improves the quality of the adhesive joint formed by the cyanoacrylate (or by another type of adhesive or bonding material) between the base 14 to the anchor pad 16.
- the flexible anchor pad 16 can comprise a medical-grade adhesive bottom layer, an inner cellulose foam layer and an upper paper or other woven or nonwoven cloth layer.
- a removable paper or plastic backing 17 desirably covers the bottom adhesive surface before use.
- the backing 17 preferably resists tearing and is divided into a plurality of pieces to ease attachment of the pad to a patient's skin.
- the backing 17 is split along a center line 18 of the flexible anchor pad 16 in order to expose only half of the adhesive bottom surface at one time.
- the backing 17 also advantageously extends beyond at least one edge of the anchor pad 16, as illustrated, to facilitate removal of the backing 17 from the adhesive layer.
- the anchor pad 16 also desirably includes a pair of opposing concave sections that narrows the center of the anchor pad proximate to the base 14.
- the peripheral ends of the anchor pad 16 have more contact area to provide greater stability and adhesion to a patient's skin, while allowing the retainer 10, which is located at center section of the anchor pad 16, to be placed adjacent to an insertion site of the catheter 15.
- anchor pad 16 has not been shown in the other drawings that illustrates this embodiment, nor in some of the drawings illustrating the other embodiments, it will be understood that a similar flexible anchor pad is included to secure the retainer to the patent's skin with each embodiment.
- the base 14 and the catheter 15 desirably include interacting structure to couple the catheter 15 to the base 14.
- the interacting structure mounts the medical line either directly or by way of a fitting (e.g., the box clamp 12 and soft wing clamp 1 ) to the base 14.
- a fitting e.g., the box clamp 12 and soft wing clamp 1
- a portion of the interacting structure desirable is formed on the fitting and another portion of the interacting structure is formed on the retainer.
- the term "mount,” when used with reference to the relation between the catheter or fitting and the retainer, does not necessarily imply that the catheter 15 or fitting 11 are immobilized or fixed.
- this term is meant to describe the condition in which the interacting structure inhibits movement of the catheter 15 relative to the retainer 10 in at least one degree of freedom (e.g., rotational, lateral, longitudinal or transverse). In the illustrated embodiment, as well as in those later described, the interacting structure inhibits movement of the catheter 15 at least in the longitudinal direction.
- the interacting structure inhibits movement of the catheter 15 at least in the longitudinal direction.
- a portion of the interacting structure on the base 14 comprises at least one post 20 which extends upwardly from a relatively rigid platform 21.
- the base 14 desirably includes a pair of posts 20.
- the base can also include additional posts to suit a specific application. For example, where the retainer is designed to secure a relatively large fitting, the base can include four posts arranged at the corners of a rectangle, for greater stability. And, three posts can be used to firmly anchor a Y-site fitting.
- Each post 20 includes a shank or shaft 25, attached to and extending upwardly from the platform 21.
- the posts 20 can have a variety of lengths and a variety of distances between them, depending upon the particular application and the particular fitting 11 with which they are to interact to mount the catheter 11.
- each post 20 desirably has a length of about 4 mm to 20 mm, and more particularly a length of about 6 mm; however, longer or shorter lengths also are possible.
- the posts 20 are laterally spaced at least wide enough to accommodate the medical line to be anchored, and in the illustrated embodiments, the posts 20 are spaced to accommodate the fitting 11 which secures the medical line.
- the posts 20 are spaced apart by a distance between 5 mm and 40 mm, and more particularly by a distance equal to about 15 mm.
- the shaft 25 of each post 20 has a diameter sufficient to perform its structural function, as described in more detail below, and depends upon the material chosen for the base 14 and shafts 25.
- the illustrated posts 20 comprise a polymer plastic material, with a diameter between 0.5 mm and 3 mm and particularly about 1.7 mm.
- At least one protrusion extends radially from the shaft.
- the protrusion comprises an enlarged tip or head 26 at the end distal from the platform 21.
- the head 26 of each post 20 is larger than the diameter of the shaft 25, desirably having a maximum diameter of 1.1 to 1.5 times the diameter of the shaft 25.
- the head 26 has a generally hemispherical shape with a smooth surface and a maximum diameter at an overhanging lower surface or underside 30. It will be understood, however, that the head 26 can take a variety of other shapes, such as for example, solid or hollow conicals, arrowheads, barbs, spheres, mushroom heads, and other types of radially projecting structures.
- a relatively blunt end of the head 26 is preferred to avoid snagging on materials such as a health care provider's latex gloves or sheets on the patient's bed.
- a cover 22 is flexibly coupled to the base 14 by way of a flexible coupling.
- the coupling comprises a flexible leash 24.
- the leash 24 can take any number of forms to mechanically connect the base 14 to the cover 22 while permitting movement of the cover 22 relative to the base 14 so as to enable engagement or disengagement of these parts, as described below.
- the leash 24 comprises a band of flexible material.
- the leash 24 desirably is integrally molded with the base 14 and the cover 22.
- the illustrated leash 24 has a longitudinal width of about 0.5 mm to 5 mm, desirably about 1 mm, and a similar depth or transverse dimension.
- the length of the leash 24 depends in part upon the height of the post 20. Desirably, the leash 24 is longer than the height of the post 20, to allow some leeway in engaging or disengaging the base 14 with the cover 22, as will be understood by one of skill in the art in light of the disclosure herein.
- the leash 24 desirably is generally oblong in cross-section, as illustrated, and fixes an orientation of the cover 22 relative to the base 14, it will be understood that the leash can also have a string-like (e.g., rounded) configuration and allow rotation about the lateral axis.
- the cover 22 comprises an elongate member which can be formed of the same polymer or plastic material as the base 14, and desirably is integrally molded with the base 14.
- the cover 22 desirably has a shape that is generally coextensive with the platform 21 of the base 14.
- the cover 22 can be smaller; however, the cover should have a length in the lateral direction at least large enough to extend over the space between the posts 20 and a width in the longitudinal direction that is wider than the posts 20.
- the width of the cover 22 desirably is sufficient to stabilize a section of the catheter 15 within the retainer 10.
- the width of the cover 22 preferably generally matches the longitudinal length of the fitting 11.
- the corners of the cover are also desirably rounded to avoid snagging on materials such as the latex gloves worn by the health care provider, bed sheets, etc.
- the cover 22 generally has an elliptical shape for this purpose.
- the illustrated cover 22 also desirably includes a textured portion 48, such as that formed by longitudinal ridges 50 in the cover surface at an end of cover 22 opposite of the leach 24. It will be understood that any well known form of texturing such as, for example, a roughened surface can be used in place of ridges.
- the textured portion 48 improves the health care provider's grip on the cover 22.
- the base 14 and cover 22 are further releasably connected by a latching mechanism.
- the latching mechanism permits the cover 22 to be engage with the base 14 in a closed position, as illustrated in Figure 3.
- the cover 22 also can be disengaged from the base 14 and moved to an open position, as shown in Figure 1A.
- the latching mechanism includes interengaging structures formed on the base 14 and on the cover 22.
- the portion of the latching mechanism on the base 14 is formed by at least one of the posts 20 with it enlarged head 26.
- the latching mechanism involves the posts 20 that lie on opposite sides of the catheter 15 when the catheter 15 is properly positioned on the retainer 10.
- a cover portion of the latching mechanism includes at least one opening 32 formed in the cover 22, and desirably includes the same number of openings 32 as there are posts 20 on the base 14.
- the illustrated cover 22 thus includes two openings 32 with corresponding points of the openings 32 being spaced by approximately the sam ⁇ i distance as the two posts 20 on the base 14, desirably by between about 5 mm and 40 mm, and particularly about 15 mm.
- Each opening 32 is arranged in the cover 22 to cooperate with the corresponding post 20. It will be understood that, in other arrangements of the latching mechanism are possible where the posts are on the cover, the openings are formed in the base, as described in more detail below.
- Each opening 32 shown in Figures 1-3 is defined by a central hole 34 with at least one slot 36 extending to one side, desirably laterally adjacent to and intersecting with the central hole 34 at a narrow waist opening 37.
- the central hole 34 is sized and shaped to accommodate the largest diameter of the post head 26.
- the illustrated slot 36 extends in the lateral direction from the central hole 34 with the lateral axis of the slot 36 being substantially collinear with a center line of the cover 22 extending in the lateral direction. It will be understood that the slots 36 on the cover 22 can extend from the central hole 34 in any direction, though both slots 36 desirably extend in the same general direction. In other arrangements, more than one slot can extend from each central hole.
- the width of the illustrated slot 36 in the longitudinal direction is smaller than the central hole 34 and is smaller than the largest diameter of the head 26.
- the slot width desirably ranges from slightly smaller to slightly larger than the diameter of the shaft 25.
- the interengagement between the posts 20 and the openings 32 on the cover 22 thus form the latching mechanism that releasably secures the cover 22 to the base 14.
- the cover 22 can not be lifted from the retainer base 14 in the transverse direction, as described in more detail below.
- the cover 22 desirably includes a post retention mechanism to inhibit unintentional retraction of a post 20 from the slot 36.
- the retention mechanism includes a lip 38 of cover material that forms a depression 40 (Figure 3).
- the depression 40 is sized slightly smaller than the lower surface 30 of the post head 26.
- the retention mechanism of the illustrated slotted hole 36 further comprises the waist opening 37 ( Figure 18), which has a slightly smaller diameter than the shaft 25.
- the longitudinal dimension of the slot 36 widens to slightly larger than the diameter of the shaft 25 between the lip 38 of the cover 22.
- the retention mechanism can also be formed by arranging the slots at a slight deviation from parallel to one another to increase the friction between the cover 22 and the posts 20.
- the retainer 10 also desirably includes a locator device to locate the cover 22 at a desired distance from the platform 21.
- each post 20 includes an annular ring 28 positioned between the platform 21 and the head 26 for this purpose; however, other types of protuberances (e.g., small bumps or ribs) can also serve this purpose.
- the annular ring 28 is spaced below the head 26 along the shaft 25 by a distance sufficient to accommodate the thickness of the cover 22 when latched together.
- the ring 28 desirably is located between about 1 mm and 4 mm below the lower surface 30 of the head 26.
- the annual ring 28 is larger in diameter than the shaft 25, desirably 1.1 to 2.0 times the diameter of the shaft 25. Most desirably, the ring 28 is slightly larger than the maximum diameter of the head 26.
- the base 22, leash 24 and cover 22 desirably are integrally formed to make a unitary retainer 10. This can be accomplished in any of a variety of ways well known to one of skill in the art. For instance, the entire retainer can be injection molded, in order to reduce fabrication costs. Additionally, features such as the leash 24 are desirably flexible. Suitable plastics which account for these considerations include polypropylene, polyethylene, and the like. Desirably, the illustrated retainer 10 comprises injection molded polyethylene or polypropylene.
- the anchoring system 8 can also include the fitting 11 for mounting a medical line (e.g., catheter) to the retainer 10.
- a medical line e.g., catheter
- the fitting 11 takes the form of the box clamp 12 and the soft wing clamp 13. Mounting of the fitting 1 1 (or catheter directly) to the retainer 10 is achieved by way of the interacting structures, a portion of which comprises surfaces or structures of the retainer 10 and another portion of which comprises surfaces or structures of the fitting 11 (or catheter, if directly coupled).
- the box clamp 12 is a relatively small, rigid wing-shaped device having a configuration similar to that of conventional box clamps in common usage today in suturing attachment systems.
- the box clamp 12 includes a central elongate body 60 having a longitudinal groove 62 formed on the underside and a box-shaped upper surface 64.
- the longitudinal groove 62 is generally U-shaped and is sized to receive the body of a catheter and/or associated fluid line, and more desirably is sized to receive the wing clamp 13. At least one end, and preferably at both ends of the longitudinal groove 62, the body 60 of the box clamp 12 narrows the opening of the longitudinal groove 62.
- the longitudinal groove 62 at either end extends through an arc which is greater than 180° about an axis of the longitudinal groove 62.
- the groove also can have a uniform cross section along its length so that the wall of the entire groove extends through an arc greater than 180°.
- the box clamp 12 desirably is formed of a relatively rigid material, such as polycarbonate.
- a pair of lateral wings 66 extend roughly perpendicularly from the body 60 of the box clamp 12, each including a hole 67 therethrough. Each hole 67 is sized and shaped to receive the head 26 and the collar 28 of one of the posts 20.
- the soft wing clamp 13 has a configuration similar to that of the box clamp 14, including a central elongate body 70 defining an inner cavity 72 and an outer surface 74.
- the inner cavity 72 is sized to surround a portion of a catheter.
- the wing clamp 13 is constructed from a soft, pliable or flexible material such as, for example, latex or the like.
- the central elongate body 70 includes a longitudinal slit 75 along its underside. The slit 75 can be expanded due to the pliable nature of the wing clamp 13.
- the wing clamp 13 is capable of being placed on and surrounding and longitudinally contacting in a frictional manner a portion of the catheter. This frictional contact between the soft wing claim 13 and the catheter generally prevents relative movement between these articles.
- Lateral wings 76 extend roughly perpendicularly from the body 70 of the soft wing clamp 13, each including a through-hole 77.
- Each hole 77 is sized and shaped to receive the head 26 of one of the posts 20.
- the hole 67 can be smaller than the corresponding box clamp hole 67 and even smaller than the post head 26, yet still be stretched to receive the post head 26; the through-hole 77, however, desirably is larger than the post head 26 and generally equal in size to the corresponding hole 67 in the box clamp 12.
- the illustrated box clamp 12 and soft wing clamp 13 are commercially available from Arrow® for use with its CVC.
- FIG. 10-12 illustrates the fitting 11 (box clamp/soft wing clamp combination) can also be replaced with an inter-line connector or adaptor, such as those used to connect the catheter to a supply, delivery or drainage line.
- Figure 3 illustrates the interengagement of the components of the anchoring system 8, in accordance with the present embodiment.
- the box clamp 12 and soft wing claim 13 are shown engaged with the posts 20 and retained between the base 14 and cover 22 of the retainer 10.
- the groove 62 of the box clamp 12 is configured to receive the soft wing clamp 13.
- the groove 62 is sized and shaped to receive the outer surface 74 of the elongate body 74 on the soft wing clamp 13.
- the wings 66 of the box clamp 12 have approximately the same size and shape as the wings 76 of the soft wing clamp 13. When the wings 66, 76 are aligned, the box clamp holes 67 are correspondingly aligned with the soft wing clamp holes 77.
- the box clamp 12 and the soft wing clamp 13 form the fitting 11 for mounting in the retainer 10.
- the retainer 10 has been sized for retention of the conventional box clamp 12 and soft wing clamp 13. Accordingly, the holes 67, 77 of the fitting 11 are spaced by approximately the same distance as the posts 20 on the retainer base 14.
- the box-like upper surface 64 of the box clamp 12 is sized and shaped to fit between the posts 20.
- a lateral dimension of the elongate body 60 is smaller than the spacing between the posts 20 (i.e., the elongate body 60 is located between and spaced from holes 67 on the box clamp wings 66), while the height of the fitting 11 (formed by the height of the box clamp 12 plus the thickness of the soft wing clamp wings 76) is smaller than the height of the posts.
- the height of the fitting is smaller than the height of the shaft 25 up to the underside 30 of the post head.
- the spacing between the posts 20 on the base 14 also dictates the spacing between the openings 32 in the cover 22.
- the slots 36 each extend from the same side, and desirably laterally, from the central holes 34.
- the spacing between the central holes 34 is approximately equal to the spacing between the slots 36, which is in turn approximately equal to the spacing between the posts 20 on the base.
- the leash 24 flexibly connects the platform 21 of the base 14 to the cover 22. Desirably, the leash 24 connects lateral ends of the base 14 and cover 22, so as not to interfere with the mounting of the fitting 11 and catheter along the longitudinal axis.
- the leash 24 is long enough to permit a desired parallel spacing of the base 14 from the cover 22 when the retainer is in a closed position, as illustrated.
- a catheter or other medical tube or wire
- the fitting 11 is then retained within the retainer 10, and the retainer 10 is then secured to the patient.
- the wing clamp 13 is stretched open at the slit 75 and fit over the catheter, as in standard practice.
- the groove 62 of the box clamp 12 is fitted over the elongate body 70 of the soft wing clamp 13, providing a tight "snap fit.”
- Some flexibility in the wing clamp body 70 facilitates this fitting.
- the relatively more rigid box clamp body 60 exerts relatively more inward pressure on the catheter than the relatively more flexible wing clamp 13, such that a better frictional grip holds the catheter within the fitting 11. It will be understood by one of skill in this art, however, that the fitting 11 of the present embodiment can comprise the soft wing clamp 13 alone.
- each slightly smaller wing clamp hole 77 stretches to accommodate the larger diameter head 26 and ring 28 of the post 20.
- Each box clamp hole 67 desirably is large enough to receive the head 26 and ring 28 without interference.
- the fitting 11 is thereby fitted onto the base 14 with the posts 20 extending through the fitting holes 67, 77 and the bottom surface of the soft wing clamp 13 resting on the platform 21.
- the cover 22 is latched to the base 14, with the fitting 11 interposed between the cover and the base.
- Figure 2 shows the cover 22 in a partially closed position, with the flexible leash 24 bent to position the cover 22 over the base 14.
- the openings 32 of the cover 22 are aligned with the posts 20 of the base 14 and the cover 22 is then moved toward the base such that the head 26 of each post passes through the central hole 34 of one of the openings 32.
- the size and spacing of the openings 32 and the posts 22 should result in an easy engagement so that only a light downward force is necessary, thereby avoiding pain or discomfort to the patient. In this position, the portion of the cover 22 between the holes 34 can firmly contact a portion of the fitting 11 in some applications.
- the rings 28 can also support, at least in part, the cover 22, or at least limit the travel of the cover 22 over the posts 20 so as to properly position the cover 22 on the posts 22 generally beneath the flared heads 26.
- the cover 22 contacts the ring 28.
- the cover 22 is then slid laterally (to the right, in the views of Figures 2 and 3) so that the shaft 25 of each post 20 slides past the narrow waist opening 37 into the corresponding slot 36.
- the cover material at the waist 37 and/or the shaft 25 slightly compresses as the cover 22 is shifted under force provided by the health care provider.
- the retainer is arranged such that, when the posts 20 are engaged with the slots 36, the cover 22 is centered with respect to the base.
- the resulting engagement serves to retain the fitting 11 securely in place within the retainer 10.
- the slots 36 provide a friction or snap fit engagement with the posts 20.
- the slots 36 are longitudinally more narrow than the post heads 26, such that the cover 22 cannot be transversely lifted away from the base 14 in this position.
- Surfaces of the post 20 abut against surfaces of the cover 22 formed by the lip 38 and walls 46 of the opening 32.
- the posts 20 of the base 14 and the slotted holes 67, 77 of the cover 22 thereby form a latching structure.
- the latching structure allows the posts 20 to be easily inserted into the openings 32 in one position but inhibits unintentional retraction of the posts 20 from the openings 32 in a second position.
- the underside 30 of the post head 26 seats against the cover 22 with the periphery of the head 26 at the edge of the depression 40, as shown.
- a slight deformation of the head 26 and/or edge of the depression 40 creates increased interference between the cover 22 and the post heads 26 which aids in maintaining the cover 22 in place, relative to the posts 20.
- each opening can instead be formed in the base, rather than the cover, and the posts formed on the cover.
- each opening would comprise a partial central hole in the base, below which a hollow space is formed for receiving the heads of downward extending posts of the cover.
- the space would also accommodate the lateral movement of the cover (and consequent lateral movement of the posts) in order to provide engagement between the shaft of each post and a narrow slot extending from the opening.
- the head of one of the posts would be captured within the hollow space below each slot.
- the post could not be pulled out of the hollow space because the rear side of the post head would contact the portions of the base which define the slot.
- the illustrated retainer 10 With the fitting 11 and the catheter retained in it as described above, is secured to the patient by way of the self-adhesive anchor pad 16.
- the health care provider selects a skin site on which the retainer 10 will be attached.
- the retainer 10 desirably is applied to the skin of the patient in the vicinity of the catheter insertion site.
- the health care provider then cleanses and prepares the anticipated dressing site according to well known methods, usually swabbing with alcohol and allowing the site to dry thoroughly.
- the health care provider peels away half of the backing layer 17 from the adhesive surface of the anchor pad 16, properly locates the pad 16 on the patient, and presses the exposed adhesive against the patient's skin to secure the anchor pad 16 to the patient.
- the second half of the backing layer 17 is then removed, and the second half of the anchor pad 17 adhered to the patient's skin.
- the anchor pad 16 should be mounted on the patient so that catheter overlies the retainer 10 along the retainer's longitudinal axis.
- the cover 22 simply is slid horizontally in the opposite direction, desirably with force sufficient to compress cover material at the waists 37, so that the heads 26 of the posts 20 are once again aligned with the central holes 34.
- the cover 22 can then be easily lifted transversely from the base 14. With the retainer 10 thus unlatched, the fitting 11 can also be removed.
- the catheter secured by the fitting 1 1 can then be changed or cleaned and replaced in the retainer 10, without requiring a new retainer.
- the retainer 10 thus releasably mounts a catheter (or other medical line) and can be reused without requiring reattach ent to the patient, while at the same time inhibiting accidental release of the catheter.
- the removed cover 22 remains leashed to the retainer base 14, which remains attached to the patient.
- the health care provider need not take care to place the cover 22 in a safe hygienic place, nor keep track of its whereabouts.
- the cover 22 can simply hang from the base 14 by the leash 24, where it is easily found and relatched to the base 14 when a new catheter is engaged.
- the cover 22 is automatically correctly oriented, such that the health care provider need not take care to ensure that the depression 40 is facing the correct direction, nor to ensure that the slots 36 are on the correct side.
- the health care provider can release the cover from the base in the manner described above.
- the medical article then can be lifted from the base.
- the health care provider lifts an edge of the pad 16 and gently strokes the undersurface with an alcohol swab while slowly but continuously lifting the edge.
- the anchor pad 16 can be peeled from the patient's skin in this manner.
- the health care provider then cleanses and prepares skin using well known hospital or agency protocols.
- a retainer 10a in accordance with another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figures 4A to 5, with Figure 4A showing a completely open position of the retainer 10a and Figure 5 showing the partially closed position, similar to Figures 1-2 above.
- this retainer 10a also desirably includes a flexible anchor pad, as illustrated in Figure 1, for adhesive attachment to the body of a patient. Only the cover 22a of this embodiment differs from the above-described embodiment. Accordingly, the above description applies equally to the embodiment of Figures 4-5, unless otherwise indicated.
- like reference numerals are used to indicate like features of the two embodiments, with the letter "a" added as a suffix to refer to features of the present embodiment.
- each opening 32a comprises a single slot 80 extending from a longitudinal outer edge 82 of the cover 22a to a terminus 84.
- the pair of slots 80 can extend from either of the two outer edges 82, but both slots 80 desirably extend from the same edge.
- the slots 80 advantageously extend obliquely from the outer edge 82 of the cover 22a to the slot terminus 84, such that one side of each slot 80 defines an obtuse angle a (Figure 4B) with the outer edge 82 from which the slot extends, as shown in Figure 4B.
- the termini 84 of the slots 80 desirably are centered on or close to a lateral line that bisects the cover 22a into longitudinal halves.
- the length of each slot 80 depends upon the obtuse angle a between the outer edge 82 and the slot 80.
- the angle a should be small enough and the slot 80 short enough that the structural integrity of the cover 22a is not compromised.
- the slots 80 can also be arranged at a slight angle to one another.
- the width of each slot 80 desirably is slightly larger than the diameter of the post shaft 25a, and smaller than the largest dimension of the post head 26a.
- the opening 32a desirably includes a retention mechanism, such as to inhibit retraction of the post 20a from the slot 80.
- a retention mechanism such as to inhibit retraction of the post 20a from the slot 80.
- each slot 80 is partially defined at the terminus 84 by a lip 38a of cover material, forming a depression 40a in the cover 22a, similar to the lip 38 and depression 40 shown in Figures 1-3.
- the depression 40a is sized slightly smaller than the lower surface 30a of the post head 26a.
- the retention mechanism further comprises one or more protuberances 86 extending at certain positions from interior walls of the slot 80.
- the protuberances 86 desirably are positioned within the slot 80 just outside the depression 40a.
- the slot 36a most desirably has a slightly smaller diameter than the shaft 25a, while widening to slightly larger than the shaft 25a at the lip 38a.
- Figure 5 illustrates the retainer 10a in a partially closed position.
- the flexible leash 24a has been bent to swing the cover 22a counterclockwise (in the view of Figure 5), bringing the openings 32a in proximity to the posts 20a.
- the cover 22a continues in a downward arc from the position of Figure 5 and is shifted slightly out of alignment with the base 14a until the edge openings of the openings 32a at the longitudinal edge 82 are adjacent to the section of the posts 20a between the head 26a and the ring 28a.
- a catheter fitting can first be mounted to the retainer 10a prior to latching.
- the fitting 11a illustrated in Figures 1-3 can be first secured to the retainer.
- the posts 20a serve as a portion of an interacting structure and the holes 67a, 77a of the fitting 11 a serve as another portion of the interacting structure.
- the interacting structure thus mounts the fitting to the retainer to inhibit at least one degree of movement of the fitting relative to the retainer.
- a portion of the interacting structure can directly mount a catheter, without the intermediate fitting.
- each post 20a (between the head 26a and the ring 28a) can be easily inserted into the edge opening of the openings 32a at the outer edge 82.
- the cover 22a is then shifted obliquely such that the shafts 25a slide along the slots 80.
- the shafts 25a and/or the protuberances 86 are compressed or the protuberances are deflected as the shafts 25a slide past the protuberances 86.
- the shafts and/or the protuberances can regain their original shape such that the shafts snap into the position adjacent to the protuberances 86 and engage with the terminus 84 of the slots 80.
- the cover 22a is slightly depressed to disengage the underside of the head 26a from the edge of the depression 40a, and the cover 22a is slid with sufficient force to deflect or compress the protuberances 86. Any fitting secured therein can then be disengaged from the opened retainer 10a.
- slots are arranged at a slight angle to one another, the friction fit of the posts within the slots will improve, relative to an exactly parallel arrangement.
- a similar slot can extend perpendicularly from the longitudinal edge.
- slots of each opening can extend from opposite longitudinal edges of the cover, in the latter arrangement, the cover would be aligned longitudinally between the posts and the cover twisted to a lateral alignment, such that the posts each engage the slots on each side.
- such slots would desirably extend along the circumference of a circle centered between the termini.
- the posts serve both as an interacting structure (for mounting a medical line or fitting) and as a part of the latching structure (for latching the cover to the base). It will be understood, however, from the description of the following two embodiments, that the posts can serve only as part of the latching structure, or only as part of the interacting structure. It will further be understood by one of ordinary skill in this art that the posts can be absent altogether in other arrangements.
- Figures 6-9 illustrate a retainer 10b in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The retainer 10b is shown in an open position in Figure 6 and in a fully closed and latched position in Figure 7.
- anchoring system 8b e.g., anchor pad, catheter adapter
- anchor pad e.g., anchor pad, catheter adapter
- FIG. 6-9 e.g., anchor pad, catheter adapter
- the base 14b includes a pair of posts 20b; however, the base can include more or less posts depending upon the application of the anchoring system.
- Each post 20b has a relatively smooth, continuous surface up to a tip 90 which need not protrude radially from the post 20b, unlike the head 26, 26a of the previously described embodiments.
- the tip 90 of the post 20b can be a flat surface or can taper into a hemispherical shape (as shown), a conical shape or other well known shapes.
- the posts 20b each consist only of a simple shaft tapered hemispherically at the tip 90.
- the posts 20b otherwise desirably have the same diameter, spacing, and height of the posts 20, 20a of the previous embodiments.
- the posts 20b are illustrated as connected to a platform 21 b of the base 14a, although it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, in light of the above disclosure, that the posts could be connected to the cover 22b.
- the flexible hinge 24b of this embodiment comprises a relatively rigid support arm 92 that is integrally joined to the platform 21 b at a base end 94. As shown in Figure 6, the support arm 92 extends upwardly from the base end 94 to join with the cover 22b at a thin bridge 96 of cover material.
- the bridge 96 is formed along a common exterior surface 98 (see Figure 7) of the cover 22b and the support arm 92.
- the bridge 96 is defined along the apex of a notch 100 in the material that forms the cover 22b and support arm 92.
- the notch 100 can be thought of as the structure formed by a bevelled edge sloping away from an interior surface 102 of the cover 22b, conjoined at the bridge 96 with a bevelled edge sloping away from an inside surface 104 of the support arm
- the hinge 24b flexibly connecting the base 14b to the cover 22b thus comprises the support arm 92, the bridge
- the hinge of an embodiment resembling that of Figures 6-9 can comprise a structure similar to a conventional hinge pin-bracket arrangement.
- the support arm 92 which terminates at an upper end at the bridge 96, has the same height as the posts 20b. It will be understood, however, that the support arm 92 can be higher than the posts 20b in other arrangements.
- the thickness of the bridge 96 depends upon the material chosen, and is thick enough to provide the desired strength to connect the support arm 92 to the cover 22b, but thin enough to provide flexibility for opening and closing the retainer 10b.
- the retainer 10b is integrally injection molded of a resilient polymer material, such as polypropylene or polyethylene.
- the bridge 96 has a thickness between about 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm, and desirably about 1.5 mm.
- the flexibility of the hinge 24b also depends in part upon the angle formed by surfaces of the notch 100 when the retainer 10b is in the open position shown in Figure 6.
- the notch 100 defines an angle of at least about 90°, and particularly about 115°.
- Such an arrangement allows the cover 22b to lie parallel to the platform 21b when the retainer 10b is in the closed position shown in Figure 7. It will be understood, however, that in other arrangements the closed cover need not lie parallel to the platform 14b (and may take a curvilinear path as described below).
- the latching mechanism 110b of the illustrated retainer 10b comprising a fastening pin 112 and a latch having a receptacle 114.
- the receptacle 114 is configured to receive the fastening pin 112.
- the illustrated fastening pin 112 is integrally connected to the cover 22b and the receptacle
- the pin 114 is integrally connected to the base 14b. It will be understood, however, that the pin can instead be positioned on the base, while the receptacle is positioned on the cover.
- the fastening pin 112 includes a bar 116 extending from the cover 22b (or the base 14b, depending on the position of the element). At the end distal from the connection to the cover 22b, the bar 116 connects to an expanded portion or barb 118 which tapers to a terminus 120 of the pin 112. Like the post head 26, 26a of the previous embodiments, the barb 118 of the fastening pin 112 can be formed in any of a variety of shapes such as an arrowhead (as shown), hemispherical, conical or flexible ribs extending outward from the bar 116. Desirably, the terminus 120 of the fastening pin 112 is relatively blunt and smooth to prevent it from puncturing the gloves of a health care provider or catching on other materials.
- the barb 118 also desirably includes a sloping or curved surface 121 leading from the terminus 120 to the maximum diameter of the barb 118. At least one shoulder is formed behind the barb 118. In the illustrated embodiment, shoulders are defined on either side of the bar 116.
- the receptacle 114 of the latch 110b comprises a pair of opposing tangs 122 that extend to a stem 124 connected to the base 14b (or cover 22b, depending on the position of this element of the latch). Each tang 122 extends outwardly to a lug 126 that can be depressed by finger pressure. Desirably, each tang 122 includes an inner bevelled surface 127.
- bevelled surfaces define an aperture 128 therebetween which tapers from a wider dimension at the top to a narrower dimension at the bottom, where it communicates with a slot 130 located between the opposing stems 124.
- Each tang defines a downward facing shoulder that cooperates with one of the shoulders of the fastening pin barb 118, as described below.
- a fitting such as the fitting 11 of Figures 1-3, can be first engaged with the posts 20b while the retainer 10b is open (see Figure 6). Accordingly, the posts 20b of the illustrated embodiment form a portion of the interacting structure for inhibiting movement of a medical line fitting relative to the retainer 10b.
- the cover 22b can then swing to a closed position as shown in Figure 7.
- the relatively thin strip of material forming the bridge 96 allows the hinge 24b to bend when finger pressure is exerted on the cover 22b to lower it.
- the angle of the notch 100 further allows the cover 22 to be closed without compressing material between the interior surface 102 of the cover and the inner surface of the support arm 92. While the rigid support arm 92 and the thin bridge 96 permit only rotational and not lateral movement of the cover 22b relative to the base 14b, such lateral movement is not necessary for the illustrated latching mechanism.
- the fastening pin 112 can be inserted into the receptacle 114 by positioning the pin 112 into the aperture 128 and pressing on the cover 22b.
- the sloped surfaces 121 of the fastening pin 112 slide over the bevelled inner surfaces 127 of the tangs 122. The interaction of these sloped and bevelled surfaces tends to distend the tangs 122 slightly, thereby allowing the barb 118 to enter the slot 130.
- the tangs 122 then snap back into their original position and engage with the barb 118 of the pin 112 with the corresponding shoulders abutting, thereby releasably securing the cover 22b to the base 14b.
- Figure 8 illustrates the closed latch 110b.
- the inner surface 102 of the cover 22b sits atop the tip 90 of the posts 20b, since the posts of the illustrated retainer 10b have the same height as the support arm 92. It will be understood that, in arrangements where the posts are attached to the cover, the tips would abut the base when the cover is in the closed position and latched. Where such contact takes place, a fitting secured between the cover 22b and the base 14b could not slip off the posts 20b when the retainer 10b is closed and latched. Furthermore, the posts 20b provide added support for the cover 22b in the closed position to prevent overextension of the hinge 24b.
- the health care provider can press down on the lugs 126, thereby gaining access to the fitting and/or catheter secured therein.
- the attached stem 124 bends outward slightly, causing the tang 122 to moved outwardly and the slot 128 to expand, as shown in Figure 9.
- ridges or other types of roughened surface can be included.
- Figures 10-12 illustrate an anchoring system 8c in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- the illustrated embodiment includes a retainer 10c, a fitting or adaptor 11c and an anchor pad 16c.
- the anchor pad 16c desirably is similar to the anchor pad 16 described with respect to Figure 1.
- the retainer 10c and the fitting 11 c differ somewhat from the above-described embodiments, though certain features are the same. Accordingly, the above description applies equally to the embodiment of Figures 10-12, unless otherwise indicated.
- like reference numerals are used for like features among the embodiments, with the letter "c" added as a suffix to refer to features of the present embodiment.
- the illustrated posts 20c do not include a locator ring of material below the head 26c.
- the illustrated base 14c, including dimensions of the posts 20c, is otherwise identical to the base 14 described with respect to Figures
- the illustrated opening 32c is shown without a lip or depression in the slot 36c. It will be understood, however, that the slot can also include a depression over which the post head would seat without departing from the principles of the present embodiment.
- the present embodiment includes interengaging structure to mount the medical line to the retainer 10c.
- the interacting structure comprises a channel defined by a mounting structure 140.
- the channel is sized and shaped to mount a medical line, such as a catheter, either directly or indirectly by way of a fitting.
- the channel defined by the mounting structure 140 is configured to mate with and mount the adaptor 11c which, in turn, engages with the medical line.
- the mounting structure 140 is integrally formed with the cover 22c, such as by injection molding. It will be understood, however, that the mounting structure 140 can equally well be formed as part of the base 14c without materially affecting the function of the retainer 10c.
- the illustrated mounting structure 140 comprises two substantially rectangular box-like extensions 141 that extends from the cover 22c between the two openings 32c.
- the extensions 141 are spaced by a distance sufficient to receive the adaptor 11c and include inner faces 142 configured to mate with surfaces of the adaptor 11c.
- the inner faces 142 are more particularly shaped to inhibit at least one degree of freedom, desirably to inhibit longitudinal movement of the adaptor 11c when the adaptor is mounted within the channel (see Figure 11).
- the illustrated inner faces 142 are convex in shape.
- the channel defined between the extensions 141 thus, has a minimal width at a central point and widens toward either longitudinal end. In other arrangements, the skilled artisan will recognize that a maximum channel width at a central point will inhibit longitudinal movement of a different fitting.
- the mounting structure 140 is integral with the cover 22c
- the extensions 141 desirably are spaced closely enough to provide a snug or slight interference fit for the adaptor 11c within the channel.
- the mounting structure 140 (and the channel defined by it) has a height less than or equal to the height of the post shafts 25c of the base 14c. In the illustrated embodiment, the structure 140 is equal to the height of the shafts 25c, less the thickness of the cover 22c.
- An outer surface 144 ( Figure 10) of each of the illustrated extensions 141 is accordingly configured to mate with the platform 21c of the base 14c, and is flat in this case.
- the cover 22c is illustrated with a slight hourglass shape, such as to provide a slight indentation 146 along an edge 148 of the cover 22c. Desirably, the indentation 146 comprises transverse ridges 150. This shape facilitates an interengagement between the fitting 11 c and the mounting structure 140 to inhibit movement of the adaptor 11c at least in the longitudinal direction, as described below.
- the fitting 11c of the present embodiment is an in-line adaptor 11c.
- This adaptor 11c comprises an elongate structure defining a fluid pathway, and means for connecting the adaptor to lines at either end.
- the illustrated adaptor 11c comprises a medical connector such as those commonly used to connect a supply line to a catheter.
- the adaptor 11c is of a type similar to that disclosed with respect to Figures 11 and 12 of U.S. Patent No. 5,306,243 ("the '243 patent").
- the adaptor 11c includes a male connector 160 for connection to a catheter and a female connector 162 for connection to a medical supply or delivery tube (e.g., leading to an IV drip or a suction pump).
- the illustrated male connector 160 includes a Luer-type fitting 164 with internal threads and a tapered nose extending outwardly, with an internal passageway for fluid communication with a catheter.
- the female connector 162 comprises external threads 166 and a membrane 168 for sealing the internal passageway.
- the membrane 168 can comprise a closed septum, through which a sharp needle is inserted to provide communication between the supply or delivery tube and the internal passageway.
- the membrane 168 can also comprise a pre-slit membrane, through which a blunt needle provides communication between the supply or delivery tube and the internal passageway.
- the female connector 162 of the adaptor 11c comprises an internal needle integral with the internal passageway, as disclosed in the '243 patent.
- the membrane 168 comprises a resilient, self-sealing material which is outwardly biased.
- An adaptor body 170 between the male connector 160 and the female connector 162, comprises mounting surfaces 172 which form a portion of the interacting structure of the anchoring system 8c.
- the illustrated mounting surfaces 172 comprise opposed concave surfaces, desirably including ridges (not shown) to facilitate finger gripping during connection of the adaptor 11c to catheters or other medical tubes.
- the adaptor body 170 has a minimal width at a central point and widens toward both the female connector 162 and the male connector 160.
- the widest points of the illustrated adaptor 11c are wider than the most narrow portion of the channel between the extensions 141 of the retainer 10c.
- the mounting surfaces 172 are joined by a top surface 174 and a bottom surface (not shown).
- the top and bottom surfaces desirably are flat to mate with the illustrated cover 22c and platform 21c of the retainer 10c, such that these surfaces also form a portion of the interacting structure.
- the adaptor 11c can first be connected to medical tubes.
- a catheter can be fitted with a female connector with external threading, similar to the female connector 162 of the adaptor 11c.
- Such a connector can be quickly and easily threaded into the male connector 160 of the adaptor without any external needles, thus reducing the likelihood of needle sticks to the health care provider.
- the nose of the male connector 160 forces the membrane 168 backwards over the internal needle, thus providing fluid communication between the catheter and the internal passage of the adaptor 11c.
- a medical delivery/supply line can be fitted with a male connector similar to the male connector 160 of the adaptor 11c. Such a connector would then connect with the female connector 162 of the adaptor 11c, thereby completing fluid communication through the adaptor 11c between the delivery/supply line and the catheter.
- the adaptor 11 c then mounts within the channel defined by the mounting structure 140 of the retainer 10c.
- the inner faces 142 of the extensions 141 desirably snugly receive and grip the mounting surfaces 172 of the adaptor 11 c.
- the fit need not be tight enough to inhibit transverse movement of the fitting or adaptor, particularly where the mounting structure is integral to the base, rather than integral to the cover.
- the interaction between the mounting structure inner faces 142 and the adaptor mounting surfaces 172 is such as to inhibit significant longitudinal movement (e.g., more than 1-2 mm) of the adaptor 11c.
- the minimal width of the channel is more narrow than the widest portions on either end of the adaptor body 170.
- the retainer 10c With the adaptor 11c thus mounted to the retainer 10c, the retainer 10c is then be closed and latched, as described with respect to the previous embodiments.
- the mounting structure 140 is located on the cover 22c, if the mounting structure 140 is not configured for firm engagement, the health care provider can hold the adaptor 11c within the channel until the retainer 10c is latched.
- Figure 11 illustrates the retainer 10c in a partially closed condition.
- Figure 12 illustrates the retainer 10c latched closed with the adaptor 11c retained therein.
- the cover 22c and the base 14c interposed the adaptor 11c between them, preventing transverse movement of the adaptor 11c relative to the retainer 14c.
- the channel defined by the mounting structure 140 inhibits lateral or longitudinal movement of the adaptor 11c relative to the retainer 14c by the cooperating shape of the channel and the adaptor 11c (which form the interengaging structure in this embodiment). Accordingly, the adaptor 11c is sufficiently restrained to secure a catheter extending therefrom to the patient. If the catheter had not been secured to the adaptor prior to engagement of the adaptor to the retainer, the catheter can be secured after engagement.
- retainers disclosed herein demonstrate versatility in securing a great variety of medical articles to a patient.
- Retainers similar to those of Figures 1-9 can be utilized to secure any device which is provided with holes spaced apart to engage with the posts. The cover is secured to the base to interpose the device between them.
- Many medical devices are already provided with suture holes which can be fitted over the retainer posts disclosed herein. Other devices can be modified to include such holes.
- Other arrangements to secure a medical article to the posts, either between the posts or adjacent to a single post, will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the disclosure herein.
- Medical devices can be also be provided with surfaces similar to the mounting surfaces 172 of the illustrated adaptor 11c, for mounting within the integral channel of the retainer 10c illustrated in Figures 10-12.
- 5 Y-joint adapters for example, can be adapted to mount within the channel of the retainer 10c shown in Figures 10- 12.
- retainers can be modified, without departing from the spirit of the invention, to mount and retain existing medical devices.
- the integral mounting structure illustrated in Figures 10-12 can be adapted to clamp existing Y-joint adapters, or to
- the channel can have a semi-tubular shape and include at least one lateral slot that receives a radially extending member of the adaptor (e.g., an annular collar).
- a radially extending member of the adaptor e.g., an annular collar.
- any such modified mounting structure would inhibit longitudinal and lateral movement of the device or medical line. Transverse movement is inhibited by closure of the retainer with the device or line sandwiched between the base and the cover.
- the integral mounting structure 140 of Figures 10-12 can be adapted for mounting an adaptor in a retainer having the latch 70 of Figures 6-9, thus requiring no posts.
- the various posts, slotted holes, hinges, anchor pads and fittings disclosed herein, as well as other known equivalents for each such feature can be mixed and matched by one of ordinary skill in this art to construct anchoring systems in accordance with
- each of the illustrated retainers can be adapted for use in an anchoring system which includes a safety loop.
- An anchor pad larger than the pad 16 illustrated in Figure 1 can mount both a retainer, in accordance with one of the preferred embodiments, and a separate tube clip.
- the medical line mounted by the retainer can also be secured less tightly to the tube clip, with an adequate amount of slack in the line 25 between the retainer and the clip.
- the clip and the resultant slack are desirably located between the retainer and the catheter insertion site, for example.
- the retainer itself can be arranged to only slightly inhibit longitudinal movement of a catheter, such as to allow some amount of slip in response to large forces.
- the fitting of Figures 1 -3 can comprise a soft wing clamp without the box clamp. In any of these arrangements, a jerk upon the medical line can be largely absorbed by allowing some slip, without either disconnecting the line from the fitting or painfully pulling the anchor
- the present invention provides a sterile, tight-gripping, needle-free way to anchor medical articles to a patient.
- the retainers thus eliminate accidental needle sticks, suture wound site infections and scarring because sutures are not required.
- the retainers can be used with any of a wide variety of catheters, tubes, wires, and other medical articles to provide universal securement using one style of retainer. Also, patient comfort is enhanced and application time is decreased with the use of the present retainer.
- the releasable engagement of the cover and the base allow the same retainer to be used more than once on the same patient at the application location. That is, a first medical device can be mounted in the retainer. When the function of the first medical device is accomplished, the retainer can be unlatched, the first device removed, and a second medical device can be retained in the same retainer. Furthermore, the leash or hinge connecting the cover to the base ensures that the cover will not be lost or misplaced during a catheter change. The health care provider wastes no time in searching for a cover, nor in orienting the cover prior to latching.
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