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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2015
Applicants:
George Hsu, Evans, GA (US);
Xiaoyu Alan Zheng, Germantown, MD (US);
Inventors:
George Hsu, Evans, GA (US);
Xiaoyu Alan Zheng, Germantown, MD (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 25/02 (2006.01); A61M 5/50 (2006.01); A61M 25/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 25/02 (2013.01); A61M 5/5086 (2013.01); A61M 2025/0008 (2013.01); A61M 2025/024 (2013.01); A61M 2025/0273 (2013.01);
Abstract
An antimicrobial, securement, and position verification device for medical catheters is disclosed. A film, medical grade adhesive, and antimicrobial substance disposed on the medical grade adhesive operate in conjunction to secure the device to the patient's skin and to prevent infections. The catheter is secured by guide channels in the foundation and securement cover through the use of one or more adhesives impregnated with antimicrobial substances. The device further comprises catheter position alert media and indicators configured to indicate any unintentional positional changes.