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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2015
Venetec International, Inc., Covington, GA (US);
Clifford A. Wright, San Diego, CA (US);
Robert F. Eisele, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Thomas R. Jackson, La Jolla, CA (US);
Venetec International, Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has at least one locating element for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base has an opening and one or more restraining elements positioned on a surface of the base and extending over a portion of the opening. A retention plate includes locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the retention plate. Optionally, the retention plate may be movable. A support plate or similar device attached to the base holds the retention plate between the restraining elements and the support plate. A cover is connected to the base and may optionally have at least one capture element for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the base or on the retention plate.