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 device for securing a medical appliance, such as an intravenous catheter hub. According to one embodiment, the securing device includes an anchor. The anchor includes a base layer and an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer being applied to the bottom surface of the base layer. A pair of foam blocks are adhered to the bottom surface of the adhesive layer of the anchor. The blocks are arranged to snugly receive the catheter hub and have a height substantially equal to that of the catheter hub. A transverse slit is provided in the anchor above the space between the blocks, the transverse slit being dimensioned to receive the nipple of the catheter hub. Reinforcing material may be mounted on the top surface of the anchor to minimize expansion of the transverse slit when the nipple is inserted through it. A pair of peelable release liners cover the bottom of the anchor and the blocks.