CN108131495B

CN108131495B - Catheter retention clip assembly

Info

Publication number: CN108131495B
Application number: CN201711420319.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 倪雄波; 李博
Original assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
Current assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
Priority date: 2017-12-25
Filing date: 2017-12-25
Publication date: 2020-11-10
Anticipated expiration: 2037-12-25
Also published as: CN108131495A; DE102018132279A1; BR102018076799A2; KR20190077222A; KR102657291B1

Abstract

A catheter retention clip assembly includes a catheter holder defining a retention chamber configured to receive a catheter. A first retention arm is pivotally coupled to the first portion of the catheter holder. A second retention arm is pivotally coupled to the second portion of the catheter holder. Each of the first and second retaining arms is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The first and second retention arms are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely retain the catheter within the retention chamber.

Description

Catheter retention clip assembly

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to conduit retaining clip assemblies configured to securely connect a conduit (such as a pipe, tube, and/or the like) to, for example, a frame, panel, etc. within an automobile.

Background

Various fluid conveying conduits, such as pipes, tubes, hoses, etc., may be secured to a surface, such as a wall, ceiling, etc., by a fastening assembly. For example, a cylindrical pipe may be secured to a wall by a fastening assembly having a pipe channel that can be snapped, keyed, or otherwise secured around a portion of the pipe. The fastening assembly itself may be secured to the wall by bolts received and retained by bolt retainers, which may be formed integrally with the fastening assembly, for example.

FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a conventional tube retaining clip 10 that retains a tubular member 12 (e.g., a tube, pipe, or the like). The tube retaining clip 10 includes a body 14 defining a catheter retention channel 16. The tubular member 12 is received and retained within the catheter retention channel 16. As shown, the tubular member 12 is pushed into the channel 16 in the direction of arrow a. Instead, the tube is removed in the opposite direction as indicated by arrow B. The tube retaining clip 10 is configured to resist thrust in the direction of arrow C parallel to the longitudinal axis 18 of the tubular member 12, and to resist rotational forces in the direction of arcs D radially about the longitudinal axis 18.

Some known retention clips may not be able to securely retain the tubular member for extended periods of time and/or may not be able to securely retain the tubular member if some force is applied to the retention clip. For example, if a sufficiently large force is applied to the tubing and/or the retention clip, the tubular member may become dislodged from the retention channel of the clip. Also, the tubular member may rotate within the retaining channel.

Disclosure of Invention

It is desirable to have a catheter retention clip configured to securely and effectively retain one or more catheters. Further, it is desirable to have a catheter retention clip configured to rotationally constrain a catheter with a retention chamber.

In view of these needs, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a catheter retention clip assembly that includes a catheter holder defining a retention chamber configured to receive a catheter. The first retention arm is pivotally coupled to the first portion of the catheter holder. The second retention arm is pivotally coupled to the second portion of the catheter holder. Each of the first and second retention arms is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The first and second retention arms are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely retain the catheter within the retention chamber.

In at least one embodiment, the catheter holder includes a base integrally connected with a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A holding chamber is defined between the base and the first and second sidewalls. The first portion of the catheter holder includes a first sidewall and the second portion of the catheter holder includes a second sidewall, wherein the first retaining arm may be pivotally coupled to the first sidewall and the second retaining arm may be pivotally coupled to the second sidewall.

In at least one embodiment, the first retaining arm includes a first side beam having a first inner surface configured to abut an outer surface of the conduit and a first outer surface opposite the first inner surface. A first hinge is pivotally coupled to the first portion of the catheter holder, and the first side beam is connected with the first hinge. A capture beam is connected with the first hinge and is fixed to the first side beam. A locking projection extends from a distal end of the capture beam.

In at least one embodiment, the second retaining arm includes a second side beam having a second inner surface configured to abut an outer surface of the conduit and a second outer surface opposite the second inner surface. A second hinge is pivotally coupled to the second portion of the catheter holder, and the second side beam is connected with the second hinge. A capture housing is connected with the second hinge and is secured to the second side beam. The capture housing defines an interior chamber, and the locking projection is configured to be securely retained in the interior chamber in the closed position. The distal end of the locking protrusion may include at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member within the interior chamber of the capture housing in the closed position.

The first retaining arm may include a first centering finger. The second retention arm may include a second centering finger. The first and second centering fingers are configured to center the catheter within the retention chamber.

The catheter retention clip assembly may further comprise first and second retention prongs extending inwardly into the retention chamber from the first and second portions of the catheter holder, respectively, wherein the first and second retention prongs are flexible and resilient. The first and second retaining arms and the first and second retaining prongs are configured to securely capture a catheter therebetween.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a conventional catheter retention clip holding a tubular member.

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of a plurality of conduit retaining clip assemblies securely connecting a fuel pipe and/or a brake pipe to a frame of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a catheter retention clip assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a catheter retention clip assembly with a catheter retainer in an open position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 illustrates a front view of a catheter positioned over an open catheter holder of a catheter retention clip assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of a catheter positioned within a catheter holder of a catheter retention clip assembly in a closed position (retention position) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 7 illustrates a front view of a first retaining arm and a second retaining arm locked together according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Before the embodiments of the disclosure are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including" and "comprising" and variations thereof is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items and equivalents thereof.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a catheter holder configured to securely and efficiently hold catheters such as tubes, hoses and pipes and/or the like. The catheter retention clip assembly includes a catheter holder including one or more retention arms configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In at least one embodiment, the first and second retention arms are pivotally coupled to a portion of the catheter holder. When the retention arm is in the open position, the catheter may be inserted into the retention chamber of the catheter holder. The retention arm securely retains the catheter within the retention chamber when the retention arm is in the closed position.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of a plurality of conduit retaining clip assemblies 100 securely connecting a fuel pipe and/or a brake pipe 101 to a frame 103 of a vehicle 105 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Tube 101 is an example of a catheter that may be held by catheter retention clip assembly 100. Other examples of catheters that may be retained by catheter retention clip assembly 100 include tubing, hoses, and/or the like. Catheter retention clip assembly 100 may be used in a variety of other applications besides those shown. For example, the conduit retaining clip assembly 100 may be used with various other fluid carrying components of a vehicle, stationary structures (such as a pipeline within a building), and/or the like.

Each catheter retention clip assembly 100 may be or may include one or more catheter clips or catheter holders therein. For example, a single catheter retention clip assembly 100 may include two or more catheter clips or catheter holders. In at least one embodiment, a single catheter retention clip assembly may include three or more catheter clips or catheter holders. In at least one other embodiment, the catheter retention clip assembly may be or may include a single tube clip or tube holder.

Each catheter retention clip assembly 100 is configured to securely retain one or more catheters. The conduit may be a pipe, a tube, a hose or the like. The diameters of the conduits may be the same or different.

For example, catheter retention clip assembly 100 may be formed from injection molded plastic. Alternatively, catheter retention clip assembly 100 may be formed from a variety of other materials, such as rubber or other elastomeric materials, metal, or the like. Additionally, catheter retention clip assembly 100 may be integrally molded and formed as a one-piece, unitary piece of injection molded plastic, for example, or catheter retention clip assembly 100 may be formed from more than one of the materials described above.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of catheter retention clip assembly 100 retaining catheter 108 within catheter holder 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, catheter retention clip assembly 100 includes two catheter holders 110, each holding a separate catheter 108. Alternatively, the catheter retention clip assembly 100 may comprise a single catheter holder 110. In at least one other embodiment, the catheter retention clip assembly 100 may include three or more catheter holders 110.

Each catheter holder 110 includes a base 112 integrally connected to opposing sidewalls 114a and 114b, each of which sidewalls 114a and 114b is slightly resilient. As shown, the sidewalls 114a and 114b may be substantially perpendicular to the base 112. A holding chamber 116 is defined between the inner surface of the base 112 and the inner surfaces of the sidewalls 114a and 114 b. The first retaining arm 118 is pivotally coupled to a free end 120 of the sidewall 114a located away from the base 112. The second retaining arm 122 is pivotally coupled to a free end 124 of the sidewall 114b that is positioned away from the base 112.

As shown in fig. 3, the first retaining arm 118 includes a side beam 126, and the side beam 126 may be generally parallel to the side wall 114a when the conduit 108 is securely retained within the retaining chamber 116. The side member 126 includes: an inner surface 128, the inner surface 128 configured to abut an outer surface of the conduit 108; and an outer surface 130, the outer surface 130 being opposite the inner surface 128 and facing the sidewall 114 a. Centering fingers 132 extend outwardly and downwardly from outer surface 130 and are slightly resilient. Centering finger 132 includes a root 134 extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from outer surface 130 and a distal tip 136 configured to abut into an inner surface 138 of sidewall 114 a.

The side beam 126 is connected with a hinge 140, the hinge 140 being pivotally coupled to the side wall 114a near the free end 120. The first retaining arm 118 is pivotally coupled to the sidewall 114a by a hinge 140, allowing the first retaining arm 118 to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The hinge 140 is in turn connected to a capture beam 142 that may be generally perpendicular to the side beam 126. The capture beam 142 extends over a portion (such as the upper half) of the conduit 108 toward the second retention arm 122. A locking projection 144 (e.g., a finger, tab, stud, barb, clasp, or the like) extends from a distal end 146 of the capture beam 142. In the closed position, the locking projection 144 is securely retained within a portion of the second retaining arm 122, as shown in fig. 3.

As shown in fig. 3, the second retaining arm 122 includes a side beam 148, which side beam 148 may be generally parallel to the side wall 114b when the conduit 108 is securely retained within the retaining chamber 116. The side member 148 includes: an inner surface 150, the inner surface 150 configured to abut an outer surface of the conduit 108; and an outer surface 152, the outer surface 152 being opposite the inner surface 150 and facing the sidewall 114 b. Centering fingers 154 extend outwardly and downwardly from outer surface 152. Centering finger 154 includes a root 156 extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from outer surface 152 and a distal tip 158 configured to abut into an inner surface 160 of sidewall 114 b.

The side beam 148 is connected with a hinge 162, the hinge 162 being pivotally coupled to the side wall 114b near the free end 124. The second retaining arm 122 is pivotally coupled to the sidewall 114b by a hinge 162, allowing the second retaining arm 122 to pivot between an open position and a closed position. Hinge 162 is in turn connected to a capture housing 166 that may be generally perpendicular to side beam 148. The capture housing 166 extends over a portion (such as an opposing upper half) of the conduit 108 toward the first retention arm 118. The capture housing 166 defines an interior chamber 168, and in the closed position, the locking projection 144 of the first retention arm 118 is securely retained within the interior chamber 168. As shown, the first and

second retention arms

118, 122 are closed over the conduit 108. In the closed, secure retention position, the locking projection 144 extends into the interior chamber 168 of the capture housing 166 to securely lock the first and

second retention arms

118, 122 together over the conduit 108. For example, the locking protrusion 144 may latch onto a portion of the capture housing 166 within the interior chamber 168. In the secure retention position as shown in fig. 3, a portion (such as the distal tip) of the locking projection 144 is securely retained within the interior chamber 168 of the capture housing 166. With capture protrusions 144 and capture housing 166 locked, conduit 108 is securely captured within holding chamber 116.

Additionally, a flexible and resilient retention prong 170 may extend inwardly from sidewall 114a into retention chamber 116 under a first half of conduit 108, while a flexible and resilient retention prong 172 may extend inwardly from sidewall 114b into retention chamber 116 under an opposing second half of conduit 108. Each of the

forks

170 and 172 includes a flexible extension beam 174 and a tab 176 (shown in particular in fig. 4) at a free end. The tab 176 may be configured to abut against a bottom surface of the catheter 108. In at least one embodiment, the tab 176 is configured to be retained within a complementary structure (e.g., a recess) formed in the conduit 108, thereby axially and rotationally constraining the conduit 108 within the retention chamber 116.

Although two separate retaining prongs are shown in the figures, the present invention is not so limited. In an alternative embodiment, there may be only one flexible and resilient retaining prong that may extend between the sidewalls 114a and 114 b.

In the secure retention position, the conduit 108 is securely captured beneath the first and

second retention arms

118 and 122 and above the flexible and

resilient retention prongs

170 and 172. The centering fingers 132 of the first retaining arm 118 and the centering fingers 154 of the second retaining arm 122 apply a centering force into the catheter 108 by abutting the

sidewalls

114a and 114b, thereby ensuring that the catheter 108 is centered within the retaining chamber 116. The retaining prongs 170 and 172 can be bent up or down to accommodate different shapes and sizes of conduits 108. Retaining

prongs

170 and 172 apply a retaining force into conduit 108 toward retaining

arms

118 and 122. In this manner, the conduit 108 is securely retained within the retention chamber 116 between the first and

second retention arms

118 and 122 and the retention prongs 170 and 172.

Fig. 4 shows a front view of catheter retention clip assembly 100 with catheter holder 110 in an open position (i.e., with

retention arms

118 and 122 in an open position), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the open position, the catheter holder 110 is configured to receive a catheter within the holding chamber 116. As shown, the first 118 and second 122 retaining arms pivot about the respective hinges 140 and 162 to the open position.

Fig. 5 illustrates a front view of a catheter 108 positioned over an open catheter holder 110 of catheter retention clip assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As the conduit 108 is pushed into the side beams 126 and 148 of the respective first and second retaining

arms

118 and 122 in the direction of arrow 200, the first and second retaining

arms

118 and 122 pivot in the direction of arc 202 toward the closed position about the coupling between the

hinges

140 and 162 and the

side walls

114a and 114 b. As the catheter 108 is pushed on in the direction of arrow 200, the catheter 108 seats on the retention prongs 170 and 172 and the locking projection 144 of the first retention arm 118 locks into the interior chamber 168 of the capture housing 166 of the second retention arm 122, thereby securing the catheter 108 within the retention chamber 116.

Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of a catheter 108 positioned within a catheter holder 110 of a catheter retention clip assembly 100 in a retention position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the retention position, the conduit 108 is seated on the retention prongs 170 and 172 and the locking projection 144 of the first retention arm 118 is locked into the interior chamber 168 of the capture housing 166 of the second retention arm 122, thereby securing the conduit 108 within the retention chamber 116. The centering

fingers

132 and 154 of the first and second retaining

arms

118 and 122, respectively, rest on the

respective side walls

114a and 114 b. Thus, the first and

second retention arms

118, 122 apply equal and opposite centering forces into the catheter 108, thereby centering the catheter 108 within the retention chamber 116.

Fig. 7 illustrates a front view of the first and second retaining

arms

118, 122 locked together according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the distal ends 180 of the locking projections 144 are securely locked in the interior chamber 168 of the capture housing 166. In at least one embodiment, the distal end 180 may include a securing member 182 (such as a tooth, clasp, latch, and/or the like) that securely couples the securing member 182 to one or more complementary securing members 184 (such as a tooth, clasp, latch, recess, aperture, and/or the like) within the capture housing 166. By including a plurality of securing members 182 and/or 184, the first and second retaining

arms

118 and 122 are configured to securely lock onto catheters of different shapes and sizes. For example, the securing

members

182 and 184 may be configured to cooperate in a ratcheting manner.

Referring to fig. 1-7, the catheter retention clip assembly 100 includes at least one catheter holder 110 defining a retention chamber 116, the retention chamber 116 configured to receive a catheter 108. First retaining arm 118 is pivotally coupled to a first portion (e.g., sidewall 114a) of catheter holder 110. Second retaining arm 122 is pivotally coupled to a second portion (e.g., sidewall 114b) of catheter holder 110. Each of the first and second retaining

arms

118, 122 is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The first and

second retention arms

118, 122 are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely retain the conduit 108 within the retention chamber 116.

Although the retention clip assembly 100 is shown in the figures as including

retention prongs

170 and 172, the present invention may not include retention prongs and the catheter is retained only by the first and

second retention arms

118 and 122. In this case, retaining members may be provided on the first and second retaining

arms

118, 122, with which the catheter is retained in the retaining chamber. The retaining member may be, for example, a resilient and flexible retaining fork provided on each retaining arm.

Each side beam and centering finger may be slightly resilient to enable secure retention of the conduit.

As described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a catheter retention clip assembly configured to securely and effectively retain one or more catheters. The catheter retention clip assembly includes one or more catheter retainers that rotationally constrain one or more catheters.

Although various spatial and directional terms, such as top, bottom, lower, middle, lateral, horizontal, vertical, front, etc., may be used to describe embodiments of the present disclosure, it is understood that such terms are used only with respect to the orientations shown in the drawings. The orientation may be inverted, rotated, or otherwise changed such that the upper portion becomes the lower portion and vice versa, horizontal becomes vertical, and so forth.

Variations and modifications of the above are within the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed and defined herein extend to all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text and/or drawings. All of these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the present disclosure. The embodiments described herein explain the best modes known for practicing the disclosure and will enable others skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure. The claims are to be construed to include alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art.

Where used in the appended claims, the terms "including" and "in which" are used as the plain-language equivalents of the respective terms "comprising" and "wherein". Furthermore, where the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc. are used in the following claims, they are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. Furthermore, the limitations of the appended claims are not written in a means-plus-function format, nor are they to be construed based on 35u.s.c. § 112(f), unless and until such claim limitations explicitly use a functional statement immediately preceding the phrase "means for.

Various features of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A catheter retention clip assembly, comprising:

a catheter holder defining a holding chamber configured to receive a catheter;

a first retaining arm pivotally coupled to a first portion of the catheter holder; and

a second retention arm pivotally coupled to a second portion of the catheter holder, wherein each of the first and second retention arms is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, wherein the first and second retention arms are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely retain the catheter within the retention chamber;

wherein the first retaining arm comprises a first centering finger comprising a first root extending at an angle from an outer surface of the first retaining arm and a first distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the first portion in the closed position;

the second retaining arm includes a second centering finger including a second root extending at an angle from an outer surface of the second retaining arm and a second distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the second portion in the closed position; and is

The first and second centering fingers apply a centering force to the catheter by abutting against the first and second portions, thereby ensuring that the catheter is centered within the retention chamber.

2. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the catheter retainer comprises a base integrally connected with a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the retention chamber is defined between the base and the first sidewall and the second sidewall, or wherein the catheter retention clip assembly is configured to be used with catheters having different shapes and sizes.

3. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 2, wherein the first portion of the catheter retainer comprises the first sidewall and the second portion of the catheter retainer comprises the second sidewall, wherein the first retention arm is pivotally coupled to the first sidewall, and wherein the second retention arm is pivotally coupled to the second sidewall.

4. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 3, wherein the first retention arm comprises:

a first side beam having a first inner surface configured to abut an outer surface of the conduit and a first outer surface opposite the first inner surface;

a first hinge pivotally coupled to the first portion of the catheter holder, the first side beam connected with the first hinge;

a first hinge coupled to the first side member and fixed to the first side member; and

a locking protrusion extending from a distal end of the capture beam.

5. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 4, wherein the second retention arm comprises:

a second side beam having a second inner surface configured to abut the outer surface of the conduit and a second outer surface opposite the second inner surface;

a second hinge pivotally coupled to the second portion of the catheter holder, the second side beam connected with the second hinge; and

a capture housing connected with the second hinge and secured to the second side beam, wherein the capture housing defines an interior chamber, the locking protrusion configured to be securely retained in the interior chamber in the closed position.

6. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 5, wherein a distal end of the locking protrusion comprises at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member within the interior chamber of the capture housing in the closed position.

7. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 5, wherein said first root extends at an angle from an outer surface of said first side beam, said first distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of said first side wall;

the second root extends at an angle from an outer surface of the second side member and the second distal tip is configured to abut an inner surface of the second side wall.

8. The catheter retention clip assembly of any one of claims 1-3, further comprising first and second retention prongs extending inwardly into the retention chamber from the first and second portions of the catheter holder, respectively, wherein the first and second retention prongs are flexible and resilient.

9. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 8, wherein the first and second retention arms and the first and second retention prongs are configured to securely capture the catheter therebetween.

10. A catheter retention clip assembly, comprising:

a catheter holder defining a holding chamber configured to receive a catheter;

a first retention arm pivotally coupled to a first portion of the catheter holder, wherein the first retention arm comprises a first centering finger comprising a first root extending at an angle from an outer surface of the first retention arm and a first distal end configured to abut an inner surface of the first portion in a closed position;

a second retention arm pivotally coupled to a second portion of the catheter holder, wherein the second retention arm includes a second centering finger including a second root extending at an angle from an outer surface of the second retention arm and a second distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the second portion in the closed position; wherein each of the first and second retention arms is configured to pivot between an open position and the closed position, wherein the first and second retention arms are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely retain the catheter within the retention chamber, the first and second centering fingers applying a centering force to the catheter by abutting the first and second portions to ensure centering of the catheter within the retention chamber; and

first and second retaining prongs extending inwardly into the retaining chamber from the first and second portions of the catheter holder, respectively, wherein the first and second retaining prongs are flexible and resilient, wherein the first and second retaining arms and the first and second retaining prongs are configured to securely capture the catheter therebetween.

11. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 10, wherein the catheter holder comprises a base integrally connected with a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the retention chamber is defined between the base and the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

12. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 11, wherein the first portion of the catheter retainer comprises the first sidewall and the second portion of the catheter retainer comprises the second sidewall, wherein the first retention arm is pivotally coupled to the first sidewall, and wherein the second retention arm is pivotally coupled to the second sidewall.

13. The catheter retention clip assembly of any one of claims 10-12, wherein the first retention arm comprises:

a first hinge pivotally coupled to the first portion of the catheter holder and the first side beam connected with the first hinge;

a locking protrusion extending from a distal end of the capture beam.

14. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 13, wherein the second retention arm comprises:

a second hinge pivotally coupled to the second portion of the catheter holder and with which the second side beam is connected; and

a capture housing connected and secured to the second side beam, wherein the capture housing defines an interior chamber in which the locking protrusion is configured to be securely retained in the closed position.

15. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 14, wherein a distal end of the locking protrusion comprises at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member within the interior chamber of the capture housing in the closed position.

16. A catheter retention clip assembly, comprising:

a catheter holder defining a retention chamber configured to receive a catheter, wherein the catheter holder comprises a base integrally connected with a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the retention chamber is defined between the base and the first sidewall and the second sidewall;

a first retaining arm pivotally coupled to the first sidewall, wherein the first retaining arm comprises: a first side beam having a first inner surface configured to abut an outer surface of the conduit and a first outer surface opposite the first inner surface; a first hinge pivotally coupled to a first portion of the catheter holder and with which the first side beam is connected; a first hinge coupled to the first side member and fixed to the first side member; a locking protrusion extending from a distal end of the capture beam; and a first centering finger; the first centering finger includes a first root extending at an angle from an outer surface of the first side rail and a first distal end configured to abut an inner surface of the first side wall in a closed position;

a second retaining arm pivotally coupled to the second sidewall, wherein the second retaining arm comprises: a second side beam having a second inner surface configured to abut the outer surface of the conduit and a second outer surface opposite the second inner surface; a second hinge pivotally coupled to a second portion of the catheter holder and connected with the second side beam and the second hinge; a capture housing, the capture housing connected and secured to the second side beam with the capture housing defining an interior chamber; and a second centering finger comprising a second root extending at an angle from an outer surface of the second side beam and a second distal end configured to abut an inner surface of the second side wall in the closed position;

wherein each of the first and second retention arms is configured to pivot between an open position and the closed position, wherein the first and second retention arms are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely retain the catheter within the retention chamber, wherein the locking protrusion is configured to securely retain in the inner chamber in the closed position, and wherein the first and second centering fingers apply a centering force to the catheter by abutting the first and second sidewalls, thereby ensuring that the catheter is centered within the retention chamber; and

17. The catheter retention clip assembly of claim 16, wherein a distal end of the locking protrusion comprises at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member within the interior chamber of the capture housing in the closed position.