CPC A61M 25/02 (2013.01) [A61M 25/0606 (2013.01); A61M 2025/0253 (2013.01); A61M 2205/02 (2013.01)] | 6 Claims |
1. A holder for securing a venous access device to a patient, the holder comprising:
a flexible substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer perimetal surface between the upper and lower surfaces;
an adhesive layer overlaying the lower surface of the flexible substrate, the adhesive layer having an adhesive for adhering to skin of the patient;
a hydrophilic matrix integrated into at least a portion of the adhesive layer;
at least one solvent reservoir, disposed on the upper surface of the flexible substrate, an aperture between the at least one solvent reservoir and the adhesive layer, and a reservoir base obstructing the aperture, wherein the reservoir base is removable from the at least one solvent reservoir to permit movement of a solvent from the at least one solvent reservoir to the adhesive layer; and
a connector secured to the outer perimetal surface, the connector comprising a first end for connection to a needle assembly and a second end for connection to an IV fluid line.
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