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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2008
Ronald L. Bracken, Monroe, GA (US);
Vasu Nishtala, Snellville, GA (US);
Larry White, Duluth, GA (US);
Robert Young, Loganville, GA (US);
Ronald L. Bracken, Monroe, GA (US);
Vasu Nishtala, Snellville, GA (US);
Larry White, Duluth, GA (US);
Robert Young, Loganville, GA (US);
C.R. Bard, Inc., Covington, GA (US);
Abstract
A gel pad for use with a retainer for securing a medical article. The gel pad is formed from a soft, tacky elastomer. A first surface of the gel pad is placed in contact with a patient's skin. A second surface that faces in an opposite direction away from the first surface receives the retainer. The retainer has a channel configured to retain at least a portion of the medical article. In some embodiments, a securement member is employed to affix the retainer relative to the patient. A securement system including the gel pad and retainer is further disclosed along with a method of securing a medical article to a patient.