PERCUTANEOUS TUBE STABILIZATION DEVICE
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Oct 22, 2015
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Aug 22, 2013
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Aug 22, 2012
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A stabilization device is described that can be utilized to properly align and secure a percutaneous tube such as a chest tube following insertion. The device includes a central passage that is ridged for a tight friction fit with a percutaneous tube, a base that includes features to improve contouring and flexibility of the base with the skin surface of a patient and eyelets for suturing to the skin that include insets for secure placement of the suture. The device can be used without need of adhesive and can hold a percutaneous tube at a comfortable exit angle without placing undue stress upon the sutures holding the device.
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