Self-suturing anchor device for a catheter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7520869
APP PUB NO 20060095008A1
SERIAL NO

11082170

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A self-suturing anchor device includes a base having a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism includes one or more resilient pockets in which are placed a plurality of looped sutures. The securement mechanism and looped sutures facilitate automatic securement of a catheter relative to the self-suturing anchor device. In at least one embodiment, the looped sutures are also threaded through loops in another corresponding looped suture, such that each looped sutures slidably tighten in concert with one another. When at least a portion of the securement mechanism is moved, at least one of the plurality of looped sutures is tensioned and closes against a securement point on the catheter. A catheter can be secured in a self-suturing anchor device in a quick and efficient manner with minimal effort.

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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC1600 WEST MERIT PARKWAY SOUTH JORDAN UT 84095

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bachman, Darryl Kent Salt Lake City, US 1 139
Lampropoulos, Fred P Sandy, US 88 4693
McArthur, Gregory R Sandy, US 64 1023
Nelson, Arlin Dale Sandy, US 16 1131
Stevens, Brian Pleasant Grove, US 48 1354
Stout, Thomas D Salt Lake City, US 14 1037

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