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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2005
Fred P. Lampropoulos, Sandy, UT (US);
Arlin Dale Nelson, Sandy, UT (US);
Darryl Kent Bachman, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Gregory R. Mcarthur, Sandy, UT (US);
Thomas D. Stout, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Brian Stevens, Pleasant Grove, UT (US);
Fred P. Lampropoulos, Sandy, UT (US);
Arlin Dale Nelson, Sandy, UT (US);
Darryl Kent Bachman, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Gregory R. McArthur, Sandy, UT (US);
Thomas D. Stout, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Brian Stevens, Pleasant Grove, UT (US);
Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, UT (US);
Abstract
A self-suturing anchor device includes a base having a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism includes one or more resilient pockets in which are placed a plurality of looped sutures. The securement mechanism and looped sutures facilitate automatic securement of a catheter relative to the self-suturing anchor device. In at least one embodiment, the looped sutures are also threaded through loops in another corresponding looped suture, such that each looped sutures slidably tighten in concert with one another. When at least a portion of the securement mechanism is moved, at least one of the plurality of looped sutures is tensioned and closes against a securement point on the catheter. A catheter can be secured in a self-suturing anchor device in a quick and efficient manner with minimal effort.