David M Stephens

Address:

3500 Goliad Rd LOT 99, San Antonio, TX 78223

VIN:

3GCEC13J97G522283

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

SILVERADO 1500

Year:

2007

Address:

7931 Battlepine Dr, Houston, TX 77040

VIN:

5J6YH18747L009922

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ELEMENT

Year:

2007

US Patent:

20150057618, Feb 26, 2015

Filed:

Aug 21, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/465802

Inventors:

- San Antonio TX, US
Oscar Cantu - San Antonio TX, US
David Wesley Stephens - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/02
A61M 39/02

US Classification:

604180

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is an insertion site protection device that attaches to an access device. Specifically, the invention is a retention device for access lines and needles used for long-term access of drug delivery portals and pumps used to treat patients for a variety of diseases. The device will allow the clinician to visualize the skin at the insertion site for signs and symptoms of complications such as infection and adds an extra level of securement to help lessen the risk of inadvertent explant of the needle from the fully implanted access device. This is desired as the inadvertent removal of the needle may cause permanent damage to the access device, shortening the devices lifespan or necessitating device replacement as well as damage the skin and tissues over the device causing injury or infection to the patient and making the insertion site unusable.