Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1980-01-11
1982-02-09
Pellegrino, Stephen C.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128214R, 128215, A61B 1712, A61M 500
Patent
active
043145680
ABSTRACT:
A disposable device for stabilizing a vessel during venipuncture is provided. The device includes two half body portions, each half body portion having a vascular stabilizing rib thereon. A living hinge portion connects the two half body portions and permits pivotal motion whereby the stabilizing ribs may be brought closer together while maintaining a parallel relationship therebetween. A step locking mechanism also is connected between the two half body portions which permits pivotal motion about the hinge portion in one direction only. The device is placed on the body of the patient so that the vessel subject to venipuncture lies between the two stabilizing ribs. The half body portions are then pivoted about the hinge portion so that the vessel is stabilized between the stabilizing ribs. In this manner, vessels of any dimension may be stabilized. The step locking mechanism prevents pivotal motion in the opposite direction destabilizing the vessel and also ensures that the device may only be used for a single venipuncture procedure, thereby preventing cross-contamination between patients. The device is removed immediately after venipuncture and disposed of.
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Baxter Travenol Laboratories Inc.
Pellegrino Stephen C.
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