Adhesive Securing Means Patents (Class 604/180)
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Patent number: 7776017Abstract: The present invention is directed to a catheter clamp that is affixable to a patient's skin to hold a catheter in position while in use within a patient's body. In one embodiment, the clamp has a base adapted to be removably adhered to the patient's skin, two clamp members supported on the base and defining a region therebetween to receive the catheter body, the clamp members being adapted to move between an open position and a closed position, and locking means for releasably locking said clamp members in said closed position to hold the catheter body in a generally fixed position relative to said clamp.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Biosense Webster, Inc.Inventors: Dean M. Ponzi, Benjamin D. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20100204632Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive, hot melt processable adhesive composition comprising a polar plasticising oil and a polar polyethylene copolymer, and a layered adhesive construct and a medical device comprising the adhesive composition according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Mads Lykke, Astrid Toftkaer, Hasse Buus, Tom Kongebo
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Patent number: 7771391Abstract: A wearable infusion device comprises a reservoir that holds a liquid medicament, an outlet port that delivers the liquid medicament to a patient, a pump that displaces a volume of the liquid medicament to the outlet port when actuated, and a control that actuates the pump. The control comprises a snap action actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Calibra Medical, Inc.Inventor: Brett J. Carter
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Publication number: 20100198162Abstract: A reinforced closure anchor includes a first layer having an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an outer edge. An anchor member layer having a reinforcing structure is disposed on the first layer. The anchor member includes an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The anchor member adhesive side is adhered to the first layer non-adhesive side or the first layer adhesive side. The anchor member may be generally centered between ends of the first layer, the anchor member may extend to portions of the outer edge of the first layer, and the anchor member may have a shape that generally corresponds in shape to a middle portion of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Centurion Medical Products CorporationInventor: Donald J. Propp
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Publication number: 20100198161Abstract: A window dressing includes a fabric layer having juxtaposed insertion site viewing and anchor member portions. The fabric layer has an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive top side. The insertion site viewing portion is defined by an opening in the fabric layer. A transparent film layer having an adhesive skin-adhering, bottom, side and an opposite non-adhesive side is adhered to the fabric layer adhesive side and closes the opening in the fabric layer. The anchor member portion includes a reinforcing structure disposed on the fabric layer and having an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The reinforcing structure adhesive side is adhered to the fabric layer non-adhesive top side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventor: Donald J. Propp
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Patent number: 7766880Abstract: Fastener for securing a tube to a patient having a sleeve of variable length capable when lengthened of gripping the tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2000Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Sull LimitedInventor: Marc Howard Spinoza
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Patent number: 7766867Abstract: This invention relates to therapeutic infusion assemblies, more specifically a device for the subcutaneous delivery of a fluid from a remote source. Applicant provides a base assembly which has a fluid channel therein and a cannula extending vertically downward from a flat bottom. A fluid connector member which receives a fluid bearing line from the remote fluid source and the fluid connector member pivotably and removably connects to the base member. The manner of connection is “hinged” allowing the fluid connector to move from a non-use position by rotation downward to a used position. In the use position a fluid channel in the fluid connector will connect with a fluid channel in the base to provide fluid to the cannula and to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Applied Diabetes Research, Inc.Inventors: George R. Lynch, Allen E. Brandenburg, Jeffrey Field, Monte Curran, Andrew Nelson
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Patent number: 7762993Abstract: A catheter syringe conveyor with a needle guard housing is adapted to facilitate the insertion of a catheter into a targeted blood vessel. A catheter syringe is slidably situated within a hand-held housing structure; a syringe holder that is slidably connected to the housing allows a technician to maneuver the catheter syringe up and down within the housing. At least one stabilizer finger is attached to the bottom of the housing. After a blood vessel is penetrated by the needle of the catheter syringe, the technician maneuvers a catheter pusher to lower the catheter off of the needle and into the blood vessel. After the catheter is inserted, the technician is able to slide the catheter syringe back up within the housing to move the needle within the protective walls of the housing for safety, and a syringe lock holds it there securely for safekeeping.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventor: James Gerard Perez
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Patent number: 7762986Abstract: A safety container for a scalp vein needle has a base, a cap and a covering sheet. The base has an inlet, an outlet and a recess communicating with the inlet and the outlet. The cap connects to and selectively covers the base and has a corresponding inlet, a corresponding outlet, a corresponding recess and a through hole aligning with the outlet. The covering sheet connects to and selectively covers the cap and has two stops selectively extending into the through hole in the cap. The scalp vein needle assembly has a feeding tube, a flange and a scalp vein needle. The feeding tube is mounted in the recesses and is selectively held by the stops on the cap or is slidable in the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Biotop Holding Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Chun Wang, Kiwi Yuan, Jia-Ming Chang
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Patent number: 7762991Abstract: A method of securing a medical article to the body of a patient is disclosed in which an anchoring device comprising an anchor and a retainer is used. The retainer is attached to an upper surface of the anchor and comprises a base, a cover and a post. The base is disposed on the upper surface of the anchor and the cover is connected to the base so as to move between an open and a closed position. When the cover is in the closed position, it lies above at least part of the base. The post is attached movably to either the base or the cover and is arranged so as to lie at least partially between the cover and the base when the cover is in the closed position. When securing a medical article, the cover is placed in the open position and the medical article placed onto the retainer. The cover may then be closed over the medical article and the anchoring device attached to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Venetec International Inc.Inventors: Steven F. Bierman, Wayne T. Mitchell, Richard A. Pluth
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Publication number: 20100179481Abstract: A securement device (10) for securing a medical line to a neonate includes first and second anchors (20a), (20b) disposed in opposing relationship to each other. Each anchor (20) comprises an anchor pad (22), a retainer (26), and a connector (24) connecting the anchor pad (22) and retainer (26). The connectors (24) extend in a direction substantially normal to the anchor pads (22) and grip the medical line from opposing directions. The device (10) is particularly adapted for use in connection with neonates and provides a small securement surface to fit onto the small body locations of a neonate. The device (10) is also particularly adapted for applications in which the medical line enters the body in a direction generally normal to the surface of the body, such as umbilical, nasogastric, or endotracheal applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Venetec International, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bierman, Richard Pluth
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Publication number: 20100179483Abstract: A securement device (10) secures a medical article (12) to the body of a patient and prevents longitudinal movement of the medical article (12) relative to the securement device (10). The securement device (10) includes a base portion (50) that is disposed over at least a part of a securement piece (20). The securement piece (20) forms a channel (19) configured to receive at least a portion of the medical article (12). The device (10) includes at least one actuator (40). The at least one actuator (40) is coupled with the securement piece (20) and configured to move the securement piece (20) between open position and a closed position. When the securement piece (20) is in the open position, it can receive at least a portion of the medical article (12). When the securement piece (20) is in the closed position, it prevents the received medical article (12) from moving in the longitudinal direction relative to the securement device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: VENETEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Clifford A. Wright, Adam S. Henry, Robert F. Eisele, Thomas Jackson, Tom Lorenzana
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Publication number: 20100163052Abstract: A fixing plaster (10) for fixing tubes, hoses or catheters, in particular a tube-fixing plaster (10) for fixing endotracheal tubes in particularly user-friendly form.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Axel Eckstein, Regina Merkle, Bernd Becht
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Publication number: 20100160866Abstract: A reinforced closure anchor includes a first layer having an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an outer edge. An anchor member layer having a reinforcing structure is disposed on the first layer. The anchor member includes an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The anchor member adhesive side is adhered to the first layer non-adhesive side or the first layer adhesive side. The anchor member is disposed within the outer edge of the first layer. The anchor member may have a surface area that is in the range of approximately 1-2% of a surface area of the first layer, or the anchor member may have a surface area that is in the range of approximately 99-100% of a surface area of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventor: Donald J. Propp
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Publication number: 20100152666Abstract: An infusion system comprises a disposable wearable infusion device having a body arranged to be adhered to a patient's skin and a reservoir for holding a liquid medicament to be infused into the patient through a cannula extending from the device body to beneath the patient's skin. The system further includes a cannula driver arranged to be detachably joined with the infusion device and including a cannula. The cannula driver is arranged to drive the cannula into a deployed position extending from the device body to beneath the patient's skin. The cannula driver includes a release mechanism that separates the cannula driver from the infusion device after the cannula is in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Calibra Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brett J. Carter, Travis Marsot
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Publication number: 20100152658Abstract: A housing may have a needle, plunger, and bias mechanism supported within the housing by a tab configured to retain the plunger in position and to allow the plunger to move under bias force imparted by the bias mechanism to move the needle to an insert position when the tab is removed. A base and a structure may be configured for relative movement there between and may be adapted to be secured to a user with a cannula extending through a body of the structure into the user during use of a medical device. A housing may be adapted to be secured to a user to support a medical device operable with an insertion needle, the housing having a magnifying material for increasing visibility of an injection site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Ian B. Hanson, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 7731680Abstract: The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagement surface having a single outlet port therein, a medication delivery channel extending between the single inlet port and the single outlet port, and an identification feature on the accessible surface of the body adjacent to the single inlet port. The single inlet port of the medication delivery channel is tapered thereby forming a funnel-shaped entry into the medication delivery channel. A cannula is coupled to the body at the single outlet port and is adapted for receiving medication from the single outlet port and transmitting the medication therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Patton Medical Devices, LPInventor: Catherine C. Patton
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Publication number: 20100137807Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Maddoc Medical Products, Inc.Inventor: Alan Kessler
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Publication number: 20100137695Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly for use with a portable therapeutic device. The assembly includes a mounting housing securable to skin of a patient, and a cannula subcutaneously insertable through a passageway provided within the housing. The cannula is configured to be inserted subsequent to securing of the housing to the skin of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Ofer Yodfat, Iddo M. Gescheit, Illai Gesscheit
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Publication number: 20100130943Abstract: A delivery device includes a durable housing portion and a separable disposable portion that selectively engage and disengage from each other. The disposable housing portion secures to the patient and may be disposed of after it has been in use for a prescribed period. Components that normally come into contact with a patient or with infusion media are supported by the disposable housing portion for disposal after the prescribed use, while the durable housing portion supports other components such as electronics for controlling delivery of infusion media from the reservoir and a drive device and drive linkage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Paul S. Cheney, II
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Patent number: 7723561Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Centurion Medical Products CorporationInventor: Donald J. Propp
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Patent number: 7722571Abstract: An anchoring system provides secure attachment between a portion of a medical article and a body of a patient. The anchoring system comprises a securement device and a first fitting attached to the medical article, the first fitting having a first configuration. Embodiments of the anchoring system also comprise a second fitting attached to the medical article. The second fitting has a second configuration that differs from the first. The securement device includes a mounting surface for attaching the securement device to the patient's body and a receiving area. The receiving area is oriented so as to face away from the patient's body, and includes retainer mechanisms that are capable of engaging one or both of the first and second fittings, which have different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.Inventors: Steven F. Bierman, Richard A. Pluth, Wayne T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20100121282Abstract: A reinforced closure anchor includes a first layer having an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an outer edge. An anchor member layer having a reinforcing structure is disposed on the first layer. The anchor member includes an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The anchor member adhesive side is adhered to the first layer non-adhesive side. The anchor member is disposed within the outer edge of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventor: Donald J. Propp
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Publication number: 20100121281Abstract: A nasal device for positioning nasogastric tubing within a patient's nose. The nasal device comprises a nasal adapter having a lumen disposed there through for guiding the nasogastric tubing within the nasal adapter. The device further comprises an adhesive member that removeably surrounds a portion of the patient's nose. The body has a front side and a back side wherein the back side contacts against the patient's nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Reba Luhrs
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Publication number: 20100121280Abstract: A plaster device serves for fixating a length of a medical tube in relation to a skin surface of an individual having the tube inserted into a body part via an opening. The plaster device has an adhesive part having an upper side, an adherent lower side for attaching the plaster device to the skin, a through-opening for receiving the tube, a support part at least partly attached to the upper side of the adhesive part and arranged for supporting a bent length of the inserted tube, and a fastener for securing the tube on the support part. The support part is an integral unit having a branched-off portion defining at least one recess for accommodating at least a part of the fastener, preferably a fastener that is elastic. A frictional force between the tube and the fastener guarantees that the tube is prevented from moving or displacing to the patient's discomfort. The convex shape of the upper supporting surface provides a smooth anti-kinking support and guidance for the bended tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Philip Fleischer
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Patent number: 7713258Abstract: A device and method facilitates the forming of a skin fold during deployment of a cannula. The device may be a disposable infusion device and the method comprises adhering, to a skin surface, a base member having a port for receiving a cannula, forming a skin fold having skin surfaces sloping away from opposite sides of the base member, driving a cannula through the port of the base member while maintaining the skin fold, and releasing the skin fold. To facilitate the forming of the skin fold, the device comprises a base having a base surface and a flexible layer member. The flexible layer member has a first surface adjacent the base surface and a second surface adapted to be adhered to a patient's skin. The first surface has a first portion adhered to a portion of the base surface and a second portion adherable to the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Calibra Medical, Inc.Inventors: John M. Adams, Clifton A. Alferness
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Patent number: 7704228Abstract: The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagement surface having a single outlet port therein, a medication delivery channel extending between the single inlet port and the single outlet port, and an identification feature on the accessible surface of the body adjacent to the single inlet port. The single inlet port of the medication delivery channel is tapered thereby forming a funnel-shaped entry into the medication delivery channel. A cannula is coupled to the body at the single outlet port and is adapted for receiving medication from the single outlet port and transmitting the medication therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Patton Medical Devices, LPInventor: Catherine C. Patton
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Publication number: 20100100049Abstract: A securement device for a vascular access device, such as a catheter, includes a flexible base having a first side adapted for attachment to the patient and a second side. A support is coupled to the second side of the base and includes a surface that defines a recess configured to receive the vascular access device. The surface includes adhesive for securing the vascular access device within the recess and is oriented relative to the base for supporting an axis of the vascular access device at an angle relative to the patient. After the vascular access device has been secured in the recess by the adhesive, an occlusive dressing may be applied to cover the vascular access site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Mark W. Godfrey
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Publication number: 20100100051Abstract: A medical article securement device holds a medical article in position upon the body of a patient and can be used to inhibit lateral and longitudinal motion of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer with a base and at least one post, and at least one cap. The cap is attached to the base of the retainer by a flexible connection, and can be placed into either a covered or uncovered configuration with respect to the post. The cap includes a recess which can receive a protrusion at the end of the post of the retainer. By placing the post through an appropriate opening in the medical article to be retained and then securing the medical article to the retainer by placing the cap into the covered position over the post, longitudinal and lateral motion of the medical article is inhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Venetec International, Inc.Inventor: Steven F. Bierman
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Publication number: 20100100050Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for a disposable needle or cannula, intended to facilitate needle or cannula placement for the infusion of a liquid drug under a patient's skin, the container comprising: a cylindrical housing (1; 101) in which there are defined a cap (1a; 101a) and a sleeve (1b; 101b) provided with a resting base (1c; 101c), said cap (1a; 101a) being axially slidable relative to said sleeve (1b; 101b) when a sufficient pressure is exerted on said cap (1a; 101a); a needle (21; 121) or cannula, which is located inside said housing so as to be directed towards said resting base (1c; 101c) for the infusion of the drug; a retaining member (9; 109), which is located within said housing (1; 101) between said cap (1a; 101a) and said sleeve (1b; 101b) and to which said needle (21; 121) or cannula is secured; said container being equipped with a releasing member for releasing said needle (21; 121) or cannula when said cap (1a; 101a) is made to slide on said sleeve (1b; 101b).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Unomedical A/SInventor: Mario Cane
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Patent number: 7699810Abstract: Method of holding in place a transcutaneous implant by applying an adhesive in liquid form to the implant and the area of the patient's skin about the needle and allowing the adhesive to set. The implant is constituted by an infusion needle, a catheter or any transcutaneous implant. Whenever the adhesive is in liquid form, it has such a surface tension that it will flow along the implant and the skin to reach a terminal point, which is the point at which the implant is inserted. The adhesive is applied in liquid form and flows along the implant and the skin to reach the point at which the implant is inserted, and then allowed to set to hold the implant in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: L.R.R. & D Ltd.Inventor: Lior Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20100081996Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a base including a support member and at least one securement arm extending away from the support member. The support member defines a cradle portion, the cradle portion of the support member being configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. The at least one securement arm being movable over the cradle portion to a position to secure a catheter within the cradle portion. The securement device further includes a cover member configured to be received over the base and dimensioned to secure the base to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: E. David Fink, Richard L. Fiser, Bradley M. Anthony, Billy Brandon, David Hibbitt
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Patent number: 7686787Abstract: A delivery device includes a durable housing portion and a separable disposable portion that selectively engage and disengage from each other. The disposable housing portion secures to the patient and may be disposed of after it has been in use for a prescribed period. Components that normally come into contact with a patient or with infusion media are supported by the disposable housing portion for disposal after the prescribed use, while the durable housing portion supports other components such as electronics for controlling delivery of infusion media from the reservoir and a drive device and drive linkage.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Paul S. Cheney, II
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Patent number: 7686797Abstract: An improved biological fluid filtration system is shown having, seriatim, a blood container, a biological fluid filtration device downstream of the blood container, and a blood receiving container downstream of the biological fluid filtration device; a bypass line is provided to allow fluid communication between the blood container and the blood receiving container, the bypass line includes a loop, the loop of the bypass line being configured to be disposed above the blood container at a sufficient height to prevent the passage of fluid around the leukocyte depletion device; the loop of the bypass line being disposed in a tube support device, the tube support device being configured to support substantially the entire weight of the biological fluid filtration system without substantially crimping said bypass line.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Hemerus Medical, LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100069850Abstract: A wound dressing includes a tube (9) for evacuating fluid from a wound and an air-tight and liquid-tight envelope layer (10) of flexible material, which envelope layer has a central region, in which the tube emerges beneath the envelope layer, and a peripheral region, which extends beyond the central region, the tube from the central region running outwards into the peripheral region beneath the envelope layer and out from this. The tube (9) is enclosed in a pressure-distributing material piece (11) which surrounds the tube, extends along the tube in the peripheral region, and also extends laterally beyond the tube viewed in the longitudinal direction of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE ABInventor: Tomas Fabo
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Publication number: 20100063438Abstract: The present application relates to a drug delivery device (100) for delivering liquids to a subject user. More specifically, the drug delivery device provides monitoring facilities of ECG related signals picked up by ECG sensor elements (151) incorporated in or on the housing (101) of the drug delivery device. Additional sensor elements (152) may be included in the drug delivery device to facilitate recording of additional physiological parameters. The drug delivery device may comprise storage capabilities or dedicated signal processing circuitry (120) for analyzing the received signals, and means for providing an output as a response to a detected physiological condition. Other aspects include an optional external device which may provide analyzing circuitry for presenting and displaying of sensor data or identified physiological conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventor: Henrik Bengtsson
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Publication number: 20100063453Abstract: A gateway device for the delivery of a drug, said device comprising a cannula (40) for delivery of said drug, a housing (10) having a base (20) adapted for being placed against the skin of a patient, and a receiving area (30) for receiving a coupling portion (2) of a drug supply device (4) for supplying said drug to said gateway device, said receiving area (30) including a hollow tubular coupling (50) having a free end (52) and being for engaging said coupling portion, said hollow tubular coupling (50) being arranged for delivery of said drug to said patient via said cannula (40). The cannula (40) is secured to said housing (10) to allow said cannula (40) to project from said housing (10), wherein a hollow tubular member with a first end portion and a second end portion defines said cannula and said tubular coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Julie Grundtvig Theander, Brian Boyum Hagedorn
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Patent number: 7674948Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Centurion Medical Products CorporationInventors: Donald J. Propp, Curtis L. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20100049139Abstract: A medical needle device includes a hub having an injection needle fixed at a top end thereof, and a substantially cylindrical sheath which is fit on the hub and having a pair of wings mounted on both sides thereof. The pair of wings are bent along the both sides of the sheath, overlapped and held together at a time of puncturing so that an inner peripheral surface of the sheath strongly presses an outer peripheral surface of the hub, thereby preventing movement of the hub caused by transfer of the hub relative to the sheath both in a rotational direction and a longitudinal direction. sheath has a plurality of protrusions provided on the inner peripheral surface thereof in a circumferential direction, the protrusions being spaced out from each other; and the outer peripheral surface of the hub abuts the protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Takafumi Kiyono, Takayuki Ohno, Takahide Nakanishi, Toru Fukushima, Eiji Sanada
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Publication number: 20100036324Abstract: A tube holder (1) for removeably securing a tube (19) to the skin of a patient comprising a plastics film (3) bonded to an adhesive material on a bodyside surface of the film (3); and a separate first (7,9) and second means for applying pressure to a tube (19) located in the holder (1) during use, wherein the first (7,9) and second means are bonded to a tube-side surface of the plastics film (3) and pressure can be applied, in use, to at least two opposing sides of the tube (19).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: CLINIMED (HOLDINGS) LIMITEDInventors: Rory Smith, Jeanette Berry
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Patent number: 7658719Abstract: A bandage bag provides the dual functions of holding a medical apparatus to a patient for daily wear and of serving as a waterproof bandage, especially for a catheter and its insertion site. The bandage bag comprises a bag and two adhesive layers. The bag opens along a first edge. One adhesive layer is placed along the other three edges on the anterior side of the bag. The second adhesive layer is placed along the first edge on the posterior side of the bag. The bag is attached to a patient's arm near the insertion site using the second adhesive layer. The catheter tubing and port is placed in the bag. The bag is then folded over so the first adhesive layer on the anterior side faces the arm and covers the insertion site, forming a waterproof bandage for the insertion site and the medical apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Creative Care Medical Solutions, LLCInventors: Joseph Bockol, Marla Anne Schram, John Jeffrey Rush
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Publication number: 20100030155Abstract: The present application concerns a cannula device for mounting in a base part (9) comprising a housing (Ia, 16) and at least one membrane (4) together defining at least 15 one cavity, the cannula device further comprises a cannula (3) mounted in the housing and being in fluid communication with the at least one cavity, said cannula device is provided with means (5) for attaching the device to the base part (9) on the proximal side of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Orla Mathiasen
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Publication number: 20100022956Abstract: The application relates to an infusion set comprising an infusion part (1) comprising a base part (3) having a main plane, a head part (6) extending from the main plane of the base part and a cannula (12) extending from the base part, first fastening means, a connector (2) having a plane being parallel to and above the main piano of the base part, and having one or more arms (15), said arms being fastened to the connector at a first end, and being free in a second opposite end, and a tube (14), guide means (7, 16) second fastening means (8, 17) being in the form of projecting connector retention devices (17) positioned on the arms of the connector adapted to engage with retention devices (8) extending from the base part, where the plane of the connector can be tilted to a distance from the base part causing the second to be displaced to a distance from that is larger than the height (h) of the retention devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Henrik Tipsmark, Jens Egebjerg Nielsen
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Publication number: 20100022961Abstract: A wound dressing, which is easy to apply in very few steps, the dressing having a thin film section surrounded by a thicker outside border section. The border section provides rigidity to the dressing by virtue of being thicker than the inner thin film portion of the dressing. The wound dressing has a film on one side of the dressing layer and a release sheet on a skin-contacting side of the dressing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Jentec , Inc.Inventor: James C. Dewey
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Publication number: 20100022962Abstract: A securement device includes a filament which passes underneath at least a portion of the securement device and can be secured about a medical article to be retained. The filament may be secured about the medical article without the use of adhesive. At least a portion of the securement device underlying the medical article may comprise a compressible material which may be used to exert a restoring force upon the medical article to hold the medical article tightly in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Venetec International, Inc.Inventors: Steven F. Bierman, Richard A. Pluth
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Publication number: 20100022960Abstract: The invention relates to an infusion part (1), as well as to a simple, non-expensive inserter for said infusion part which inserter would be easy and safe for the user to handle during use and to dispose of after use. The inserter comprises a housing (26), a spring unit (19) and a sled unit (11) connected to the housing via the spring unit. The infusion part comprises a cannula (6) integrated with an insertion needle (7) and a needle protection (4) releasably secured to the infusion part and removable from the position where it protects the needle by applying a force perpendicular to the axis of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Signe T. Mejlhede, Lasse W. Mogensen, Magnus W. Göransson
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Patent number: 7651479Abstract: A securement device includes a simply-structured retention mechanism that permits a portion of a catheter hub or a similar medical article to be easily anchored to a patient, without the use of tape or needles and suturing. A unitary retainer desirably includes a base defining a locator mechanism. The locator mechanism interacts with a fitting of the medical device so as to position the medical device relative to the retainer. The locator mechanism also desirably guides the medical device fining into contact with an adhesive member mounted on an outer surface of the retainer. In one form, the locator mechanism includes one or more posts that engage mating holes defined in the medical device fitting. In other forms, the locator mechanism includes a cradle defining an arcuate channel to receive a convex surface of the medical device, or a recess shaped to matingly receive the fitting.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.Inventor: Steven F. Bierman
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Publication number: 20100016802Abstract: The invention relates to a medical-use bandage (1) designed to immobilize a tube implanted in a body, the implanted tube defining an exit site from the body and a part of the tube projecting from the body; the bandage comprising:—a base support (2) having a lower face (21) designed to be applied to the skin and an upper face (22),—first fixing means (3) for fixing the exit site, comprising on the lower face (21) of the base support (2) an adhesive fixing part (32) designed to be stuck at least partly around the exit site to the skin and to a proximal portion of the projecting part of the tube; and—second fixing means (4) for engaging the distal portion of the projecting part of the tube in a defined shape and in a sliding manner, the second fixing means (4) consisting at least partly of a part (43) of the upper face (22) of the support (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: GAMBRO LUNDIA ABInventors: Christina Tambourgi, Pascal Bernard, Jean Michel Goby
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Patent number: 7648492Abstract: A medical article securement device holds a medical article in position upon the body of a patient and can be used to inhibit lateral and longitudinal motion of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer with a base and at least one post, and at least one cap. The cap is attached to the base of the retainer by a flexible connection, and can be placed into either a covered or uncovered configuration with respect to the post. The cap includes a recess which can receive a protrusion at the end of the post of the retainer. By placing the post through an appropriate opening in the medical article to be retained and then securing the medical article to the retainer by placing the cap into the covered position over the post, longitudinal and lateral motion of the medical article is inhibited.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.Inventor: Steven F. Bierman
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Publication number: 20100004680Abstract: A reinforced closure anchor includes a fabric layer having an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an outer edge. An anchor member layer having a reinforcing structure is disposed on the fabric layer. The anchor member is adhered to the fabric layer adhesive side. The anchor member is disposed within the outer edge of the fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventor: Donald J. Propp