Devices and Methods for Securing Catheter Assemblies

Abstract

A connecting device for a catheter assembly is disclosed allowing a user to connect a catheter assembly to an adhesive pad which is then capable of anchoring the catheter assembly to a patient's leg. The connecting device may have an introducer body with an extension body and an attachment mechanism. The connecting device can be rotated along with or within a collar in a circular manner in order to facilitate the making of the connection with the adhesive pad. Additionally, the connecting device may contain an enlarged portion to enhance operability.

1 . An assembly for securing a catheter device to a user, the assembly comprising:
 an introducer body surrounding the catheter device; and   a catheter attachment mechanism exterior to the introducer body, the catheter attachment mechanism capable of reversibly mating with a corresponding pad attachment mechanism;   wherein the catheter attachment mechanism may rotate about an axis defined by the length of the catheter device in order to align with the pad attachment mechanism.