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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2001
Benjamin S. Lerman, Berkeley, CA (US);
George Khait, Alameda, CA (US);
Robb Moore, Redwood City, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system for anchoring a catheter to the body of an individual is disclosed, which includes a device-grasping mechanism and an anchoring mechanism. The device-grasping mechanism a housing in which a catheter or other medical device can be securely and rapidly attached or detached from the anchoring mechanism. The anchoring mechanism includes one or more arcuate needles attached to each other by means of a shaft. The arcuate needles are rotatably supported on the housing, and are locked into position when in the engaged and unengaged positions. The anchoring mechanism further includes portions in which the sharpened tips of the arcuate needles reside when in the engaged and unengaged positions in order to prevent injury to medical or other personnel.