Abstract: A puncture resistant bag has an open end into which is inserted the injection port of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) assembly which has a flexible catheter. The open end of the bag is irreversibly sealed by one or two fastening mechanisms each having two parts which join to seal together a first side and a second side of the bag. Each fastening mechanism has a first part joined to or passing through the first side which is captured or adhesively bonded to a second part joined to or passing through the second side. The bag has indicia indicating where to cut to remove the locking mechanisms to access the port. The bag is sized such that the port cannot be rotated to a position adjacent the open end.

Abstract: A catheter assembly cooperates with a catheter lock enclosure having a base with an entry slot in an end wall. The catheter assembly has a flexible injection line extending from a base and an exterior tube surrounding the injection line and extending from the base. An exterior barrier extends radially outwardly from the exterior tube, and an interior barrier extends radially outwardly from the injection line and is spaced axially along the injection line from the exterior barrier. A gap is defined between the interior barrier and the exterior barrier, which receives the lock enclosure bottom part end wall to restrain the position of the catheter assembly with respect to the lock enclosure, and to restrict access to an interior of the catheter lock enclosure. The exterior tube and the interior and exterior barriers may be formed of high density polyethylene, or hard urethane, or Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW).

Abstract: A lock for an outpatient's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line limits access to the catheter by patients seeking to abuse injectable narcotics. The lock has two plastic housing halves which slide together, and which define an interior enclosure which receives the catheter line injection port. The housing halves have overlying flanges, through which a fastener extends to secure the device in a closed configuration. The fastener interacts with the flanges in such a way that it cannot be removed without distorting the device and giving evidence of tampering. A zippered sleeve may be provided which surrounds the line leading to the injection port and which has a pull tab which may be engaged within the housing to further prevent access to the line directly.

Abstract: A lock for an outpatient's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line limits access to the catheter by patients seeking to abuse injectable narcotics. The lock has two plastic housing halves which slide together, and which define an interior enclosure which receives the catheter line injection port. The housing halves have overlying flanges, through which a fastener extends to secure the device in a closed configuration. The fastener interacts with the flanges in such a way that it cannot be removed without distorting the device and giving evidence of tampering. A zippered sleeve may be provided which surrounds the line leading to the injection port and which has a pull tab which may be engaged within the housing to further prevent access to the line directly.