EP0327299A2
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Catheter securing device
Assignee: Bard Ltd
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Filing: 1989-01-31
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2009-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A catheter securing button formed of resilient material and including a catheter guide channel (21) which passes through the button's side surface to its base, a slot (25) which extends from the top of the button to the guide channel, and a band (17) to be secured around the cylindrical surface above the guide channel so as to draw together the opposing faces of the slot and to hold the catheter firmly in the guide channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Brian Brazier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0266; A61M2025/0273; A61M2025/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A catheter securing device which comprises a generally cylindrical button formed of resilient material and including a guide channel for the catheter, which channel passes through the button form its curved cylindrical surface to its base, a slot with substantially parallel opposing faces which extends from the top of the button to the guide channel, and a band to be secured around the cylindrical surface above the guide channel so as to draw together the opposing faces of the slot and to hold the catheter firmly in the guide channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A catheter securing device which comprises a generally cylindrical button formed of resilient material and including a guide channel for the catheter, which channel passes through the button form its curved cylindrical surface to its base, a slot with substantially parallel opposing faces which extends from the top of the button to the guide channel, and a band to be secured around the cylindrical surface above the guide channel so as to draw together the opposing faces of the slot and to hold the catheter firmly in the guide channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in claim 1, in which the button incorporates a circumferential flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in claim 2, in which the flange is provided with several small holes around its periphery.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in claim 3, in which the holes do not fully extend through the flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 4, in which one or more circular ribs are provided around the periphery of the flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the slot forms a diameter of the upper part of the button.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the button includes a circumferential groove to receive the band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the securing band is a plastic buckle band.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in claim 8, in which the button includes a recess to receive the buckle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A catheter securing device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which a bar to retain the securing band is located on the cylindrical surface of the button.
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