Patent Issued for Systems and methods for anchoring medical devices (USPTO 11890433).

A patent has been issued for systems and methods for anchoring medical devices. The patent, filed by inventors Mark R. Christianson and Michael S. Rosenberg, and assigned to INTERRAD Medical Inc., describes a medical device anchor system that can secure a medical instrument, such as a catheter, to a skin penetration point without the need for sutures or adhesive tape. The anchor device includes subcutaneous anchors that are deployed through the skin penetration point, reducing the need for additional punctures. The system also includes a flexible tether and an adapter device for easy attachment and movement of the medical instrument. The anchor device can be adjusted to a folded configuration for easier insertion and removal. The system aims to simplify the use of medical instruments, accommodate different sizes, and facilitate cleaning and inspection of the skin tissue around the penetration point. [Extracted from the article]