CANNULA SUPPORTERS

A base member having a side surface and a bottom surface is provided. First and second ports are formed in the side surface which are interconnected by a channel in the base member. An intravenous system tube may be passed through the first port and channel and out the second port to provide for reversal...     

An endotracheal tube holder includes a support arm mounting a tube retainer, an elongated chin mount that is held by a neck strap against the chin and in turn positions the support arm with the tube holder located between the wearer's teeth. A releasable strap detachably holds the tube in the retainer....     

An intravenous feeding device including a hollow feeding needle having a right angle bend at the end removed from the feeding tip. A length of plastic tubing is connected to the remote end of the needle and extends through a post. The post is secured to a strap arranged for securement to the patient....     

A selection valve, creating a minimal flow-through turbulence for use in the administration of three separately supplied intravenous fluids, for selecting with one-handed operation any one of the fluids connected or a mixture of any two fluids adjacently connected, is provided having a body with a cylindrically...     

An endotracheal tube holder comprises a substantially straight projection having a laterally curved, trough-like surface mounted on a base for securing said projection to a person's head such that the projection is adapted to receive in longitudinally aligned relation the protruding end of an endotracheal...     

A nasotracheal tube holder comprises a substantially straight projection having a laterally curved, trough-like surface mounted on a base for securing said projection to a person's head such that the projection is adapted to receive in longitudinally aligned relation the protruding end of a nasotracheal...     

A system for enabling the injection of liquid into the prostate is disclosed consisting of an elongated tubular catheter member formed of flexible material of sufficient rigidity and a sufficiently small outer diameter to enable insertion along the length of the male urethra through the cystouretheral...     

The proximal portion of a tracheostomy tube extends through an opening in the central body of a retaining member that is held against the front of the neck of a patient. A pair of laterally spaced struts at opposite sides of the opening are connected at one end to the central body. Means rigidly connected...     

An inexpensive catheter restraint is formed from a thin, flexible, adhesively-backed plastic sheet having a pair of short, parallel slits forming a centrally disposed bridge anchoring a catheter-receiving ring or yoke therein. The ring restrains transverse catheter motion but accommodates limited longitudinal...     

An endotracheal tube holder is disclosed comprising a clamp having a primary passageway through which an endotracheal tube may be passed in frictional engagement, and a plurality of secondary passageways. A strip of adhesive tape is provided adapted to be secured to human skin and having a plurality...     

An apparatus for moving a retroverted uterus to an anterior position to facilitate visualization of the uterus during laparoscopic procedures and the like. The apparatus comprises an elongate rod having an arcuately curved manipulating arm pivotally mounted at the forward end of the rod. The arm is adapted...     

An atriotomy access adaptor for use in open-heart surgery consists of a polymeric foam base adapted to fit into an incision in the atrium. Venous uptake cannulas are inserted through incisions made in the foam adaptor base and are held in place by two loops fastened to the foam body which are adapted...     

A vein catheter placement assembly consisting essentially of a catheter unit and a puncture needle unit longitudinally slidably positioned in the catheter. The puncture needle unit comprises a hollow longitudinally grooved puncture needle, and a finger-grip attached to the end of the needle remote from...     

The invention contemplates a mounting device comprising first and second adapters having separable plug-and-socket engagement to each other; one of the adapters includes means for mounting the same to a relatively fixed surface, and the other adapter includes means for mounting the same to an article...     

A surgical drape particularly suitable for cardiovascular surgery comprising a main sheet, preferably T-shaped in configuration, of flexible drapable material and at least two fenestrations covered by closure members which carry a pressure sensitive adhesive on their lower surfaces. The drape also includes...     

A device for anchoring and directing medical tubing comprising a plate of flexible resilient material having an internal curved passageway(s), open at both ends, with a cross sectional area at least in segments thereof no greater than the cross sectional area of the tubes to be anchored. Each passageway...     

A support assembly for a catheter extending from a patient's body comprising, a support member of compressible foam material having a slot extending from an outer edge of the support member, and adhesive on an inner surface for securing the support member to the patient's body with the catheter received...     

A lamina having a wide head portion foldable about a lateral weakening to be superimposed on a narrow body portion which includes an elongated opening. Adhesive on the wide head portion and the narrow body portion secure the lamina to a common surface.

A locking device for a tubing connection used in intravenous feeding. The invention comprises a body with a channel therein adapted to receive a tubing connection. The body is resiliently compressible transverse to the channel. To secure the locking device against a tubing connection, the body is compressed...     

A nasal cannula assembly designed for contact with the nasalabidial area of a patient's face comprising a nasal cannula, a pair of auxiliary oxygen supply tubes connected to the opposite ends of the nasal cannula, a slip loop disposed about the auxiliary supply tubes, and a main oxygen supply line. The...     

An intubation set is disclosed which incorporates a special fastening means by which the tube can be fixed conveniently and effectively to the body of a patient at a point adjacent to the body opening into which the tube has been inserted. The set includes a special connector by which it may be securely...     

An apparatus for holding a naso-gastric tube in position relative to a patient's nares, while at the same time permitting a reasonable degree of freedom for the patient to move without significant discomfort. The device includes a clamp for fixedly and movably engaging a naso-gastric tube and an adhesive...     

A device for adjustably positioning tubes for oral engagement by immobile bed patients such as quadraplegics having a base member of generally U-shaped configuration having an open end for receipt of a support member such as a mattress and to which an upright bracket is slidably attached to the upper...     

An endotracheal tube holder for securing an endotracheal tube in a selected position in a patient's trachea. A support strip having an adhesive-backed material to secure the support strip to the patient's face is configured to be positioned in the naso-lip area of the patient's face between the lower...     

A hemostatic device comprising, a catheter having an elongated elastic shaft, an inflatable balloon adjacent a distal end of the shaft, and a sidearm adjacent a proximal end of the catheter. The device has a traction member comprising a retaining portion to receive the catheter shaft and sidearm, with...     

A catheter anchor for holding a catheter in position in a patient has a base in the form of a disc with a flat surface normal to a central axis. There is a transverse, resilient bar extending across the disc on the side opposite the flat surface. The bar has at least one reentrant groove in it to receive...     

A simple easily applied one-piece catheter tube holder originally made flat and comprising two main parts having adhesive thereon for temporary attachment to the limb of the patient, there being a narrow bridge also provided with adhesive and connecting the two main parts, said narrow bridge being foldable...     

A tracheo-bronchial sampler device comprises a tubular member insertable into a chest tube and defining a passage through which a sampling catheter can be passed when the chest tube is inserted into the trachea of a patient, means are provided for spacing the passage of said tubular member away from...     

An I.V. needle carrier assembly is disclosed which includes a delta-shaped base plate and an I. V. needle carrier-receiving barrel secured to the base plate and extending along the axis of symmetry thereof, so that the forward open end of the barrel resides at the apex of the delta. An I.V. needle carrier...     

A holder for clamping in place a catheter or other hollow tube, such as a urinary catheter tube, a nasogastric tube or intravenous tube on a patient's body, which holder includes a pliant adhesive-bearing base which is adhered to the patient's skin. The holder is adjustable so as to be capable of holding...     

An endotracheal support and stabilization device has a generally oval frame framing the face of a user. The frame has a cross-member extending across the face of the user at the level of the nose. The cross-member is movably adjustably mounted on the frame for adjustment to different positions according...     

The present invention relates to a one-piece tubular clamping assembly formed from a plastic type material and comprising a first clamping arm engageable with a flange positioned on a second clamping arm to create a unique lever and fulcrum structure capable of securing one or more concentric tubular...     

A Parenteral administration apparatus comprising a hollow needle having a sharpened distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end is secured in a tubular base, the interior of the needle being in flow communication with the hollow interior of said tubular base. A relatively flexible elongated tube...     

In a micro-fluid exchange apparatus for exchanging fluid with an organ, such as the trachea or a blood vessel of a small animal, such as a rat or a mouse, a hollow needle, such as a syringe needle, is provided for penetrating the fluid conduit of the animal. The syringe needle is coupled to a plenum...     

A surgical dressing used to anchor medical devices, such as chest tubes, to a patient and then to occlude any cut made in a patient for accommodating such medical device includes elongate bands connected to the dressing and to the medical device to connect that medical device to the dressing. The dressing...     

An endotracheal tube stabilizer avoids the pain of repeatedly stripping tape from the face of a patient, which affixes an endotracheal tube in position, and avoids damage caused by continuous pressure on one spot of a patient's mouth and teeth on a bite block by providing a faceplate held in position...     

A tracheostomy tube assembly (10) includes a tracheostomy tube (11) and a neck collar (14), which limits movement of the tracheostomy tube (11), but allows adjustment of the height of the tracheostomy tube (11). The collar (14) has a deformable sleeve (29) that is oversized relative to a portion of the...     

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient includes an adjustable belt for encompassing the waist of the patient and including depending straps which couple to a substantially flat mounting plate. The mounting...     

A vein catheter bandage with hose, tubular coupling member, laterally directed wings, stop cock on the coupling member or plug, and plug holder on one wing. An oblong, suitably air-permeable and liquid-tight protective sheet has a sticky layer on one side and thereon a liquid-absorbing layer which is...     

An anchor for a body stimulation lead. A first body member is provided with an aperture while a second body member has a post extending from a surface thereof into the first body member aperture. At least the proximal portion of the post is slightly larger than the aperture to establish a press fit therein....     

A two-section implantable catheter for peritoneal dialysis is disclosed, the catheter having a retainer section which permanently ingrows into the abdominal wall and a catheter tube section. The two sections are normally connected together in a fluid-tight seal but may be separated to permit replacement...     

A soft and flexible device with a gripping portion for releasably engaging, stabilizing and aligning the portion of a naso-gastric tube where it exits the nose adjacent a patient's upper lip; the device is releasably secured on the patient's head by an adjustable harness that encircles the head.

A naso-gastric tube stabilizer device having a base part, a harness for releasably holding the device on a patient's head, and a spring member secured for releasably securing to the device an exposed section of a naso-gastric tube extending out of the patient's nostril.

A surgical safety device to be fixed externally to the body of a patient fitted with a body tube for securing the body tube against unintentional displacement into or out of the patient, comprises two relatively rotatable tubular members telescoped together and defining a bore for receiving the body...     

A bandage is disclosed comprising a lower portion and a matrix. The lower portion has an upper surface, a base plate on the upper surface, and a post extending from the surface of the base plate. The matrix is attached to the lower portion by means of a hole extending through the matrix which fits around...     

A device having special utility for holding medically-related conduits in a hospital setting is disclosed. The device comprises a generally flat, flexible pad having a gripper at one end thereof. The gripper is configured so as to selectively join the pad to a bedsheet, hospital gown or the like. A tape...     

This invention provides a vascular stabilizer in which a base plate that has a major medial longitudinal aperture or slot is adapted to be positioned so that the edges of the slot embrace a vein. The slot is defined by an arched connector or hood portion to rigify the slot and to protect a needle-type...     

A retainer holds an endotracheal tube securely in a patient's mouth and prevents significant movement within the trachea. The retainer combines a member which is inserted in the patient's mouth and is adapted to receive and securely hold the tube within the tracheal lumen and a strap which encompasses...     

To stabilize the inserted position of an endotracheal tube and to protect it against bite-damage, a bite-block of relatively rigid tough plastic has integrally connected front-edge flanges for overlying the upper and the lower lips of a patient for attachment thereto as by strips of adhesive tape, and...     

An endotracheal tube holder includes a thin contoured plate fitting over the patient's nose with openings for the nostrils, a supporting member extending downward from the nose plate, and a tube holder attached to the supporting member having a C-shaped channel into which the endotracheal tube may be...     

An apparatus or guide to aid in inserting the needle of syringes and the like into body conduits such as veins, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of members which are placed on the opposite sides of a vein, parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof, thereby preventing lateral movement of the...     

Mesentery tube apparatus that may be adhered to various portions of a patient's body for holding a tube such as a catheter and permits replacement of the tube while the apparatus is still adhered to the body, said apparatus including a base plate of sufficient flexibility to conform to the part of the...     

A medical tube holder and its method of use are disclosed. The holder has a backing strip having front and back faces, a portion of the back face being adapted to adhere to a substrate, such as a surgical drape. The backing strip has preferential tube receiving locations and is movable between a folded...     

An improved venipuncture device comprises a catheter having a catheter hub at one end, with a needle having a needle hub at one end and a sharpened tip at the second end extending through the catheter and catheter hub. A resilient reseal is mounted in the catheter hub for sealing the catheter upon removal...     

A catheter retainer comprising a member of synthetic plastics material having a central hole wholly or partly defined by a pair of resilient catheter-gripping jaws, and a resilient catch member for holding the jaws in their relatively closed position. The catheter retainer is preferably an insert that...     

A penis-scrotum-catheter supporting and protecting apparatus for the male genitalia includes a mesh pouch for retaining, enclosing and supporting the male genitalia. The mesh pouch includes an upper edge portion defining an opening for accommodating the penis. Adhesive elements are provided for securing...     

An endo-tracheal tube holder comprises a web or strap including separable fasteners at the ends of flexible material of the web for adjusting the size of a loop formed by the web, and an adjustable tube retaining means secured to the web.

A tube holder includes a clamp formed by a clamp base and a wrap-around strap. The strap is fixed at one end to the base and, after wrapping around the tube, is locked to the clamp base at a point along its length in a double locking system.

A catheter support device for anchoring an intravenous catheter and a portion of its associated tubing to a patient including a substantially rigid annular support member securable to the patient by an adhesive patch, the support member having an inclined catheter bracket mounted thereon for immobilizing...     

A cannula introducer for use in open heart surgery and provided for locating through an incision in the heart lining, the introducer includes a cylindrical member, formed at its upper end into a pair of tubular-like guide means, while its lower end is formed into confinement, having a pair of apertures...     

A suprapubic catheter system comprising, a puncture member comprising an elongated needle. The system has a catheter assembly comprising an elongated catheter having a distal end for placement in a patient, a proximal end, and a lumen to receive the needle. The catheter assembly has a stabilizer comprising...     

A bite-block for intubated endotracheal tubes and the like is disclosed. It includes a body (12) of substantially rectangular cross section, the body (12) having a central channel (18) open at the top and a pair of open side channels (20, 22) on either side of the central channel (18). A projection (16)...     

A catheter guide is provided which has a base having a first channel extending thereacross for receiving a catheter. An arcuately extending member extends outwardly from the base. A second channel extends along the arcuately extending member for also receiving a catheter. The first and second channels...     

A device for carrying, manipulating, and securing a hollow, medical subcutaneous infusion needle. The carrier comprises a body firmly holding the needle, a pair of laterally extending relatively angularly variable wings, and a control member. One handed-grasping and manipulation of the control member...     

A medical tube holder and its method of use are disclosed. The holder has a backing element having front and back faces, a portion of the back face having means to adhere to a substrate. The element has an elongate elastic strip having a free end and an end attached to the element suitable for wrapping...     

An endotracheal tube holder is disclosed for holding an endotracheal tube at a fixed position within a patient's mouth before, during and after surgical procedures while permitting access to and visualization of the mouth. The holder is comprised of a variable diameter clamp made from a cylindrical section...     

An intravenous catheter and anchoring set comprising a catheter assembly having an I.V. catheter having one end inserted into the limb of a patient and a flexible tube attached to the other end of the catheter, a flexible anchor base, the base having notches therein forming adjustable bands extendible...     

A device and a method for feeding a patient intravenously in a manner that reduces the potential for interruption of the intravenous therapy. The device includes an adjustable strap with fastening means for loosely securing the strap around a patient's limb. The encircling length of the strap is adjusted...     

A method for implanting electrodes in or around a human cochlea that involves inserting one end of an anchor in the temperal bone, and functionally engaging a lead to the electrode with the anchor. Numerous anchor embodiments are described together with tools for inserting some of the anchors.

An oxygen insufflation device for wearing on the head of a person comprises a head engaging frame similar to a spectacle frame including a front portion and a side temple portion engaged on each side of said frame terminating in respective ear engaging ends. The front member is engaged with the front...     

A protective retaining device for application to the site of an intravenous or catheter intervention system utilizing insertion means and tubing comprising an elongated sleeve means of flexible material for being received over and about a portion of the body to which an intervention system is applied....     

A simple, one piece medical tube retaining device. The device is particularly adapted for retaining a nasal tube in position on the face of the user and including a flexible strap with a first clamp means positioned beneath the nose of the user for clamping the tube and preventing undesired movement...     

This invention provides a cannula-clamp device which is adapted for operative cystic cholangiography. In a preferred embodiment, the jaw members and extended shafts of the device are constructed of radiolucent material such as plastic.

A holder is disclosed herein for releasably retaining a conventional syringe in place on the body of a person undergoing medical treatment which includes a flat base having at least two outwardly extending pairs of support members arranged in fixed, parallel spaced apart relationship on opposite ends...     

A catheter restraint comprises an adhesive backing which is applied to the patient's skin at a location adjacent the catheter entry point. At least three adhesive strips emanate from the non-adhesive surface of the backing along a straight line allow attachment of both the catheter and catheter tubing...     

A system and method for interfacing a patient with apparatus for monitoring gaseous components of the exhalation of said patient. The system includes a low dead space volume disc filter for blocking patient secretions and natural and manufactured humidification, improved sampling configuration, and apparatus...     

An interoral tube securing device which attaches to human teeth.

A guard for use in a patient's mouth provides means for maintaining a patient's teeth spaced at a fixed minimum distance from each other. A passageway is provided for a medical instrument, such as an endoscope to be passed into the patient's oral cavity without contacting the patient's teeth. In a preferred...     

A tube holder includes a clamp formed by a clamp base and a wrap-around strap. The strap is fixed at one end to the base and, after wrapping around the tube, is locked to the clamp base at a point along its length in a double locking system.

A catheter holder system particularly useful for the stabilization of medical tubes and the like, particularly useful for association with ostomy receptacles. The catheter holder comprises a molded, conformable plastic member much in the configuration of a funnel or the like having a planar, annular...     

An endotracheal tube holder which is particularly suitable for use during medical emergency situations. The holder comprises a pair of identical curved, plate-like hooking members and an interconnecting attachment band which encircles the patient's face and neck. Each of the hooking members has a dogleg...     

An endotracheal tube is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced transverse apertures along its outer end portion. The apertures are formed by securing a latex rubber strip to the outer surface of the tube at spaced locations or the apertures are formed in a longitudinal ridge of a tube having...     

This invention is a means for securing an intravenous needle and its related tubing in proper location juxtaposed to the hand of a patient. This securing means is semi-mitten shaped in outline and includes a plurality of adjusting straps so that one size fits many different sized hands.

A vascular puncture dressing is described. The dressing includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape section, and at least a pair of adhesive strips extend forwardly from the forward edge of the dressing. The dressing preferably is transparent at least in an area adjacent the forward edge so that the...     

An endotracheal tube holder includes a thin contoured plate fitting over the patient's nose, held in place by an elastic strap attached to either side of the plate and extending around the back of the patient's head. A pair of supplemental elastic straps are attached to the member, the opposite ends...     

A body constructed of resilient shape retentive material is provided and includes a peripheral frame of a first thickness and a membrane extending across the interior of the frame. The membrane is of a second thickness considerably less than the first thickness. The membrane includes a central opening...     

An endotracheal tube holder comprised of a strip of Velcro-type material carrying a dense array of hooks and a pressure sensitive adhesive on its back for attaching the strip to the endotracheal tube, and a band of soft material having loops for engaging the hooks to hold the tube by the strip and which...     

A unitary sheet device for removably securing a catheter to the skin of a patient includes a pair of flaps for being affixed to the skin and a central portion performed in a contour conforming to the catheter hub. When affixed, the central portion and the patient's skin together form a receptacle for...     

A transcutaneous infusion system comprises an implantable infusate injection port for conducting infusate from the port to an infusion site in the body. The port is supplied with infusate through a penetrable septum located directly under the skin. To infuse the patient, a flexible injection cannula...     

A catheter tube holder (10) includes a first section (12) of a gauze type material and a second section (14) of elastic type material joined together at a seam (16) for wrapping about a limb. A Velcro-type strip (30) attaches the two free ends together. A securing strap (22) is attached at one end thereof...     

A surgical appliance support is provided which is secured to the patient's chest or back and accommodates respiration tubes, oxygen-air mixing elements, catheter suctioning lung equipment, alarm devices, and the like. The support is comfortable, sanitary, and safe for use with long-term patients.

A trocar apparatus and method for introducing a drainage catheter into a drainage area of the body. The trocar includes a hollow cannula and a rod. The rod has a closed distal end and is longer than the cannula so that it can slide into the cannula and, when fully inserted, project a predetermined distance...     

A re-usable intravenous catheter holder is provided. The holder is in the shape of a cut-off tank top body garment which is fitted securely around the patient's chest by an elastic band around the base of the garment. The holder supports a catheter tube and coupling which protrudes from the patient's...     

A member and method for anchoring and relieving the strain on a flexible, percutaneous lead which exits the body of a patient includes a flexible, elastomeric disc having a surface for contacting and conforming to the body of the patient. The surface is adhesively attached to the body at the location...     

A catheter support comprising an anchoring pad and a flexible strap, a portion of which is attached thereto, is disclosed. One side of the anchoring pad carries an adhesive compatible for use with human skin. One side of the strap carries a fastener material. With the pad in place, a catheter is laid...     

A device for securing catheters to grafts and the like implanted in patients, primarily for use in connection with dialysis treatments is disclosed, including an anchoring bracelet for attachment to the patient at a predetermined location at which the graft is located, and an adjustable saddle adjustably...     

An arm band for stabilizing an intravenous needle inserted into a patient's vein. The arm band is provided with a hole in the body thereof, spaced from a side edge of the band. The hole is dimensioned to surround the needle. The band is further formed with a slit from a side edge thereof to the hole,...     

A pocket device for retaining a gastronomy tube entering from the stomach of a patient including a band having opposite ends with cooperative fastener at the opposite ends so that the band can be place around the abdomen of the patient, a pocket member provided generally centrally located on the band...     

A detachable holder for immobilizing a flexible tubing at a site adjacent its point of connection to a medical device inserted in a patient to feed a therapeutic fluid into a vein or artery or to withdraw fluid from the patient. The holder is formed by a flexible plastic strip having upstanding end wings...     

A waterproof fabric sleeve or cover for a human limb has a cuff which can be wrapped tightly around the limb. To the inside surface of the cuff is affixed a circumferentially elongated fitting of resilient material thicker at its mid-section than at its ends and having a transverse groove at its mid-section...