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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2009
Bernard J. Lyons, Evanston, IL (US);
Shincy J. Maliekkal, Glenview, IL (US);
William P. Burns, Channahon, IL (US);
Justin B. Rohde, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Serhan Acikgoz, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Roshni S. Barot, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Yuanpang S. Ding, Libertyville, IL (US);
Brian Connell, Evanston, IL (US);
William R. Griswold, Bristol, WI (US);
Bernard J. Lyons, Evanston, IL (US);
Shincy J. Maliekkal, Glenview, IL (US);
William P. Burns, Channahon, IL (US);
Justin B. Rohde, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Serhan Acikgoz, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Roshni S. Barot, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Yuanpang S. Ding, Libertyville, IL (US);
Brian Connell, Evanston, IL (US);
William R. Griswold, Bristol, WI (US);
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Baxter Healthcare S.A., Glattpark (Opfikon), CH;
Abstract
In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline are provided. A first embodiment of the assurance device is configured to be compatible with any industrial catheter/fistula needle female luer connector and is specifically configured for use with a bloodline connector having locking clips which are biased slightly outwardly from the bloodline connector. The first embodiment of the assurance device is cylindrical and includes clamshell halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes an upper, threaded portion and a lower housing portion. The interior wall of the upper portion defines a plurality of barbs configured to engage with distal or moveable ends of the locking clips. Each locking clip is biased slightly outwardly to enable the distal or moveable end of the locking clip to fit between two respective barbs. The barbs are spaced as close together as possible to prevent any axial movement of the bloodline connector when the assurance device is engaged about the mated connectors.