Abstract: A connector for securing to an end of an elongate element includes a connector body, a locking dog, a locking part, and a floating piston. The connector body has window(s) and encloses a main passage. The locking dog extends through the window(s), is movable between an operative position where the locking dog extends into the main passage, and an inoperative position where the locking dog is retracted. The locking part moves via a locking actuator to move the locking dog between the operative and inoperative positions. An actuator sleeve of the locking actuator encloses a first and a second volume around the connector body. The actuator sleeve moves to decrease the first volume/increase the second volume, and to increase the first volume/decrease the second volume. The floating piston divides the second volume into and lower portions. The floating piston moves to vary a size of the upper and lower portions.

Abstract: A connector for securing to an end of an elongate element includes a connector body, a locking dog, a locking part, and a floating piston. The connector body has window(s) and encloses a main passage. The locking dog extends through the window(s), is movable between an operative position where the locking dog extends into the main passage, and an inoperative position where the locking dog is retracted. The locking part moves via a locking actuator to move the locking dog between the operative and inoperative positions. An actuator sleeve of the locking actuator encloses a first and a second volume around the connector body. The actuator sleeve moves to decrease the first volume/increase the second volume, and to increase the first volume/decrease the second volume. The floating piston divides the second volume into and lower portions. The floating piston moves to vary a size of the upper and lower portions.

Abstract: A securement device for indwelling catheters or introducers has a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: A securement device for indwelling catheters or introducers has a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: A securement device for indwelling catheters or introducers has a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: A securement device for Indwelling Catheters or Introducers having a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: A securement device for Indwelling Catheters or Introducers having a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: A securement device for Indwelling Catheters or Introducers having a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: A securement device for Indwelling Catheters or Introducers having a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or holes. The strand may be wrapped around or passed through a connector mounted on the base and the free end(s) thereof may be tied to the strand or to another strand arising from the base.

Abstract: Surgical forceps, which have first and second elongate arms, are provided with gripping pads near the distal ends of the arms. The gripping pads are resilient so as to conform to the shape of an object being gripped between the arms. The surgical forceps is preferably provided with a locking mechanism for maintaining the forceps in the closed position in the absence of a gripping force. The surgical forceps are particularly well suited for gripping a suturing needle in a secure and predictable manner. The gripping pads are preferably sized for enclosing the distal pointed tip of the suturing needle. As a result, the forceps may be locked in the closed position with the needle tip fully enclosed for safe disposal.