Abstract: A self-adherent window dressing includes a fabric layer bounded by an edge. The fabric layer has an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an opening therein to allow for viewing therethrough. A reinforcement member is adhered to at least a portion of the fabric layer. A transparent film layer closes the opening and has first and second opposing sides. The film layer first side is non-adhesive and is mounted on the fabric layer adhesive side to close the opening in the fabric layer. The film layer second side has a skin adhering adhesive portion and an adhesive-free portion. The adhesive-free portion is disposed inwardly of the opening. The film layer adhesive-free portion is adapted not to stick to a wound, connector, or catheter disposed between the film layer adhesive-free portion and skin.

Abstract: A catheter patient mounting accessory kit includes a release liner having a support side. The kit also includes at least one accessory member having an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side adapted for use in combination with a medical dressing. Additionally, the kit includes at least one other accessory member having an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side, and being adapted for use as a means for securement. Each of the accessory member adhesive sides are releasably disposed on the release liner support side.

Abstract: A medical tubing clamping apparatus includes a first elongated member having a handle end portion and a working end portion, and a second elongated member having a handle end portion and a working end portion. The first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member between the handle end portion and the working end portion. The first member working end portion and the second member working end portion are pivotal between an open position and a closed position. The first member working end portion and the second member working end portion are spaced in the closed position and define a gap therebetween. In the closed position, the working portions can clamp medical tubing to prevent flow of fluid through the tubing without damaging the tubing.

Abstract: A cushioned medical securement device for cushioning and securing a patient medical device includes a laterally and longitudinally extending pad. The pad has an adhesive coated first side surface for adhering to the patient medical device and an opposing adhesive coated second side surface for adhering to a patient's skin. A first release liner is removably mounted on the first side surface. The first release liner has a first liner peel release value. A second release liner is removably mounted on the second side surface. The second release liner has a second liner peel release value that is greater than the first liner peel release value.

Abstract: A PIV window dressing assembly with integral, built-in tubing anchors for the protection of a PIV catheter insertion site is disclosed that is interchangeably usable on both a right or left-hand side insertion site and that resists detachment from a patient's skin during use. The dressing assembly includes a fabric layer that is bounded by an edge. The fabric layer has an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and at least one opening therein to allow for viewing therethrough. At least one reinforcement member is disposed between the fabric layer edge and the opening. The reinforcement member is adhered to the fabric layer adhesive side. A transparent film layer having an adhesive skin adhering side and an opposite non-adhesive side closes each of the openings in the fabric layer. The film layer non-adhesive side is adhered to the fabric layer adhesive side.

Abstract: A self-adherent window dressing includes a fabric layer bounded by an edge. The fabric layer has an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an opening therein to allow for viewing therethrough. A reinforcement member is adhered to at least a portion of the fabric layer. A transparent film layer closes the opening and has first and second opposing sides. The film layer first side is non-adhesive and is mounted on the fabric layer adhesive side to close the opening in the fabric layer. The film layer second side has a skin adhering adhesive portion and an adhesive-free portion. The adhesive-free portion is disposed inwardly of the opening. The film layer adhesive-free portion is adapted not to stick to a wound, connector, or catheter disposed between the film layer adhesive-free portion and skin.

Abstract: A medical irrigation basin and procedural tray assembly includes a basin capable of holding irrigation fluids from irrigating a patient's wound. The basin has a bottom bounded by a perimeter. A wall extends upwards from the perimeter of the bottom and is continuous therewith. A pedestal or pedestal container fittable on the basin can support a body part and may contain useful medical fluids. A pad of absorbent material may be disposed on the bottom of the basin. The pad is adapted to absorb a substantial volume of the irrigation fluids flowing from irrigation of the patient's wound.

Abstract: A high-pressure tubing set includes a fitting and tubing having an end. The fitting has opposing ends and an aperture extending from one of the ends to the other end. The aperture has a tapered portion extending inwardly from one of the ends. The tubing end is received in the tapered portion and is chemically bonded thereto on an inner surface of the tapered portion, and defines a bonded portion, at a distance spaced from an end of the fitting, the end defining a beginning of the tapered portion. Fluid pressure within the tubing urges the tubing between the beginning of the tapered portion and the bonded portion outwardly, increasing the strength of the connection between the fitting and the tubing.

Abstract: A system adapted to tend a jugular or subclavian catheter and connecting tubing includes a jugular and subclavian access site dressing and a medical tubing anchor. The dressing is adapted to protect and cover a catheter access site and the catheter. The medical tubing anchor is spacedly disposed from the dressing. The connecting tubing connects with the catheter and the system allows for movement of the tubing without the tubing exerting a pulling force on the catheter.

Abstract: A jugular and subclavian access site window dressing includes anchoring and closure members. The anchoring member has an axis dividing the anchoring member into first and second portions. The anchoring member includes a fabric layer having an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an opening therein bounded by an edge. A transparent film layer, having an adhesive skin adhering side and an opposite non-adhesive side, closes the fabric layer opening. The film layer is larger than the opening in all directions. The film layer non-adhesive side is adhered onto the adhesive side of the fabric layer around the opening and extends beyond the edge of the opening. The closure member has an axis dividing the closure member into first and second portions and includes a fabric layer having opposing adhesive and non-adhesive sides. The closure member is adapted to overlie and close an end of the anchoring member.

Abstract: A destructible privacy label includes a sheet-like member having an upper surface and an adhesive lower surface. The upper surface is adapted for printing indicia thereon. The sheet-like member includes two segments conjoined about a separation line which defines adjacent segment edges. Each segment is separable from the other along the separation line. Removing one of the segments from the other renders indicia printed on the sheet-like member upper surface illegible.

Abstract: A medical tubing anchor includes a flexible anchor member and a base support having an adhesive side and a non-adhesive side. The flexible anchor member is a generally elongated rectangular solid having two elongated sides, two ends, a base, and a top. The anchor base of the anchor member is mounted on the base support non-adhesive side. The anchor member includes a plurality of stations defined by passageways transversing the anchor member and extending from the anchor member top towards the anchor member base. At least one tube holder having a generally cylindrical cross-section is located along the passageway in each of the stations for receiving medical tubing. The tube holders extend from one elongated side of the anchor member to the other elongated side. A keeper on the anchor member keeps medical tubing disposed in the stations from inadvertent release.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a pair of elongated members joined together by a box hinge. The box hinge is formed of a slot in the first member having substantially flat, generally parallel sides and a hinge portion in the second member. The hinge portion of the second member conforms to the generally flat surfaces of the slot and is generally the same width as that of the second member on either side of the box hinge. The width of the first elongated member is larger than the width of the second elongated member at either end of the box hinge portion. The transitional slope of the side surfaces of the second elongated member is nearly flat between the box hinge portion, the handle end portion, and the working tip portion. The unique construction of the box hinge creates a snag-free surface that allows for the use of the instrument for tasks such as suturing without the suturing thread snagging on the instrument.