IV catheter stabilization and interrogation device and method
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Publication Number
US-12667700-B2
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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Abstract
A catheter stabilization and interrogation device includes a flexible substrate with a proximal portion, a distal portion spaced from the proximal portion, and an intermediate portion located, at least partially, between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The intermediate portion conforms to a patients body, and a bottom surface of the substrate has an adhesive to secure the device to a patient. A stabilizer secured to the proximal portion stabilizes the catheter relative to the patients vasculature and a receptacle located within and/or upon the distal portion receives an interacting element and positions the interacting element relative to the catheter. A monitoring device, constructed within at least the intermediate portion, monitors at least one event within the patient.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to a catheter stabilization and interrogation device for interrogating a patient having a catheter within a vein. The device includes a flexible substrate with a proximal portion, a distal portion spaced from the proximal portion, and an intermediate portion located between them and configured to conform to the patient's body. A bottom surface adhesive secures the device to the patient while a stabilizer secured to the proximal portion stabilizes the catheter relative to the patient's vasculature when the device is secured.
The device further includes an interacting element positioned and delivered to the patient using a distal receptacle. The receptacle is located within and/or upon the distal portion of the substrate, positioned distal to the stabilizer, and configured to receive the interacting element to position it upon the patient adjacent the catheter tip. The interacting element is configured to directly stimulate the vein in which the catheter is inserted, the catheter, and/or the patient's body surrounding the vein to support catheter performance and monitoring.
A monitoring device is constructed within at least the intermediate portion and configured to monitor at least one event within the patient. The monitoring device is implemented within the intermediate portion, which is described as a dielectric portion having electronics printed and/or mounted thereon. The device includes monitoring of events associated with IV therapy and catheter-related complications, such as infiltration/extravasation, catheter dislodgment, phlebitis, local infection, systemic infection, and blockage of flow.
Claims Coverage
The provided claim set includes two independent claims: one directed to a catheter stabilization and interrogation device and one directed to a method for monitoring at least one event within a patient's body. Across these independent claims, the core inventive features include a body-conforming flexible adhesive substrate with a proximal stabilizer, a distal receptacle that positions an interacting element adjacent the catheter tip for direct stimulation, and a monitoring device integrated within an intermediate portion to monitor at least one patient event.
Body-conforming flexible adhesive substrate with intermediate portion
A flexible substrate having a proximal portion, a distal portion spaced from the proximal portion, and an intermediate portion located, at least partially, between the proximal portion and the distal portion and configured to conform to the patient's body, a bottom surface of the substrate having an adhesive configured to secure the device to the patient.
Proximal stabilizer for catheter stabilization relative to vasculature
A stabilizer secured to the proximal portion, the stabilizer configured to stabilize the catheter relative to the patient's vasculature when the device is secured to the patient.
Distal receptacle positioning interacting element adjacent catheter tip
A receptacle located within and/or upon the distal portion of the substrate, the receptacle positioned distal to the stabilizer and configured to receive the interacting element and position the interacting element upon the patient adjacent the catheter tip.
Interacting element configured for direct stimulation near catheter region
An interacting element configured to directly stimulate the vein in which the catheter is inserted, the catheter, and/or the patient's body surrounding the vein.
Monitoring device constructed within intermediate portion to monitor patient events
A monitoring device constructed within at least the intermediate portion and configured to monitor at least one event within the patient.
Providing and securing the device for monitoring patient events
Providing a catheter stabilization and interrogation device for interrogating a patient having a catheter within a vein, placing the catheter stabilization and interrogation device on the patient, the adhesive securing the device to the patient.
Stabilizing catheter and positioning interacting element in receptacle
Connecting the catheter to the stabilizer, the stabilizer stabilizing the catheter relative to the patient's vasculature; positioning the interacting element within the receptacle; and monitoring the at least one event within the patient.
Overall claim coverage centers on stabilization of a catheter using a proximal stabilizer on a flexible adhesive substrate, positioning an interacting element adjacent the catheter tip using a distal receptacle to directly stimulate the vein/catheter/body region, and monitoring at least one patient event using a monitoring device integrated within an intermediate portion of the device.
Stated Advantages
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Documented Applications
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