Site guard for intravenous sites and other sensitive areas

Details Site guard for intravenous sites and other sensitive areas Site guard for intravenous sites and other sensitive areas

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

C128S846000, C128S869000, C128S877000, C128S879000, C128S888000, C604S048000, C604S174000, C604S179000, C604S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006699

ABSTRACT:
A multipurpose site guard for use at all peripheral and central venipuncture infusion sites, sensitive areas, and for pediatric and adult patients. The guard is a hollow plastic member with a base and a sidewall curved upwardly and inwardly to form a cover which is form fitted to the infusion site under finger pressure and which can be taped in place. Improvements to this invention include holding the guard in place with a fabric connector having closure means and cushioning the guard's base with a soft material.

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