Abstract: A medical appliance securing device. In one embodiment, the device includes a pair of anchoring patches, each of the anchoring patches having an inner edge. A retaining tab extends from and interconnects the inner edges of the anchoring patches. The retaining tab has a first end fixed to the patches and a second end that is free to move relative to patches so that the retaining tab may be wrapped around at least a portion of a medical appliance. Complementary fasteners are adhered to the fixed and free ends of the retaining tab. Both the anchoring patches and the retaining tab are made up of a multi-layer material that includes a breathable non-woven fabric, a pressure-sensitive adhesive adhered to one surface of the fabric, and a moisture-barrier layer adhered to the opposite surface of the fabric.

Abstract: Medical appliance securing device and method of using the same to secure a medical appliance to a patient. In one embodiment, the device may be used to secure a hemodialysis catheter to a patient and may include a first base portion, a first adhesive for securing the first base portion to an object, such as a patient, the first adhesive being positioned under and coupled to the first base portion, a second base portion, the second base portion being positionable over the first base portion and fastenable to the first base portion; and a strap, the strap having a first end coupled to the first base portion and a second end fastenable to the second base portion.

Abstract: A foot and ankle positioning and holding fixture for medical examination and X-ray of the foot and ankle, with film holding means enabling views in a single film of both side and top for easier comparison. The fixture is easily adjustable for dorsiflexion and internal and external rotation.