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Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for fluid collection such as urine. The urine collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber. The fluid impermeable barrier includes at least one elongated portion having a first width and distal to the aperture and a second portion having a second width greater than the first width. The second portion at least partially defines an opening in the fluid impermeable barrier, and the opening has a maximum lateral dimension greater than the first width of the elongated portion. The fluid permeable body is configured to wick fluid away from the opening into the at least one elongated portion.

In an example, a urine diversion device includes a liquid-impermeable backing, a user interface coupled to the liquid-impermeable backing, a fluid manifold between the liquid-impermeable backing and the user interface, an internal cavity between (i) the fluid manifold and (ii) the user interface or the liquid-impermeable backing, and a fluid inlet that is configured to receive a fluid through at least the user interface into the internal cavity. The fluid manifold includes a first aperture in fluid communication with the internal cavity, a second aperture that is coupled to a fluid outlet, and one or more conduits that extend from the first aperture to the second aperture. Responsive to a vacuum pressure applied to the fluid outlet, the fluid manifold is configured to evacuate the fluid from the internal cavity, through the first aperture, along the one or more conduits, and through second aperture to the fluid outlet.

Intermittent catheters in simple-to-use assemblies or systems thereof facilitate cleanliness before and after use. In an example, an intermittent-catheter system can include an intermittent catheter and packaging enclosing the intermittent catheter therein to maintain sterility of the intermittent catheter in an unused state of the intermittent-catheter system. The packaging can include a flexible packaging body and a packaging cover. The packaging body can be configured to hold a catheter tube of the intermittent catheter therein. The packaging cover can be configured to reveal a funnel of the intermittent catheter when an uncovering operation is performed. The uncovering operation can reveal an adhesive patch on either the packaging body or the packaging cover for adhering the packaging to a vertical surface for removal of the intermittent catheter from the packaging for catheterization. The packaging can be further configured for resealing the intermittent catheter therein subsequent to the catheterization.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies including a fluid impermeable barrier having a sump and a base. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier includes a sump and a base. For example, the sump may protrude outwardly from the base. The sump defines an opening and a chamber. The fluid collection assembly may include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber that at least partially covers the opening, such as a fluid permeable membrane extending across at least a portion of the opening and a support disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly may also include an adhesive layer disposed on the base that is configured to secure the rest of the fluid collection assembly to at least a portion of a pubic region of an individual. Further, the fluid collection assembly may include a fluid outlet.

Washable absorbent male underwear including a textile pant and an absorbent assembly, the absorbent assembly including a liquid permeable layer, a liquid impermeable layer; and an absorbent structure being arranged in a front portion of the textile pant between the liquid permeable layer and the liquid impermeable layer and including a first layer of textile absorbent material, the first layer of textile absorbent material having a first absorbent area; wherein the first absorbent area defines an area of a first absorbent zone of the absorbent assembly, the absorbent assembly further comprising a leak protection zone having an area which is defined by the area of the liquid impermeable layer, the absorbent structure completely overlapping the leak protection zone, the area of the leak protection zone being greater than the area of the first absorbent zone.

Pants housing a catheter that drains to a collection bag, said pants having a left and a right panel, wherein each panel is a covering element has a continuous zipper tape that is coextensive with the fabric forming a pant, wherein the panels provide a selectable portlets to the collection bag mounted on a wearer's anterior thigh to activate drainage or to service a connection of the catheter to the collection bag, and a selectable port to inspect, tighten straps and / or replace the collection bag. It is anticipated that the wearer may be in a wheelchair when these actions are performed.

An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a waist opening and two leg openings. The waist opening and the two leg openings are configured to have a waist and two legs of an individual positioned therein, respectively. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one porous material conforming to at least a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier. The porous material may be adjacent to the outlet defined by the fluid impermeable barrier.

Intermittent catheters in simple-to-use assemblies or systems thereof facilitate cleanliness before and after use. For example, an intermittent-catheter system can include an intermittent catheter and packaging enclosing the intermittent catheter therein to maintain sterility of the intermittent catheter in an unused state of the intermittent-catheter system. The packaging can include a flexible packaging body and a packaging cover. The packaging body can be configured to hold a catheter tube of the intermittent catheter therein. The packaging cover can be configured to reveal a funnel of the intermittent catheter when an uncovering operation is performed. The uncovering operation can reveal an adhesive patch on either the packaging body or the packaging cover for adhering the packaging to a vertical surface for removal of the intermittent catheter from the packaging for catheterization. The packaging can be further configured for resealing the intermittent catheter therein subsequent to the catheterization.

A urine management device includes a collection chamber hingedly coupled to a base. The base includes a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side of the base is configured to contact a pelvic area of a user and the distal side faces the collection chamber. During application, the collection chamber can be folded out of the way, allowing a clinician full access to adhere the base to the pelvic area of the user. Once the base is securely adhered to the pelvic area of the user, the collection chamber can be folded back and coupled to the distal side of the base, creating a secure seal. The collection chamber is configured to (i) collect urine exiting an anatomy of the user and (ii) direct the urine in the collection chamber toward an outlet.

Disclosed herein are applicators for female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a sidewall encircling a cavity that extends along a length of the FEC, a knoll of the sidewall that extends over the cavity in a sump end of the FEC, a catheter back opposite the cavity, and an applicator over the catheter back. The cavity can be configured to open toward a patient for voiding urine into the cavity. The knoll can be configured to be disposed over a vaginal introitus of the patient when the FEC is tucked between inner labia of the patient. The catheter back can extend from the sump end of the FEC to a drainage end of the FEC opposite the sump end of the FEC. The applicator can be configured for applying the FEC and holding the FEC in place during the voiding of the urine.

There is a provided a urine collection device for collecting an uncontaminated urine sample from a pre-continent or an incontinent user, the urine collection device comprising: a receptacle configured to be placed within a nappy or an incontinence pad of the user to receive and retain a urine sample collected from the user in use, wherein the receptacle comprises: a receiving portion for receiving the urine sample, the receiving portion comprising an opening configured to engage with a human body portion surrounding external genitalia of the user, thereby enabling urine exiting the body of the user to be captured directly in use; a reservoir for retaining the received urine sample in use; and an outlet for draining the retained urine sample in use, wherein the opening is larger than the outlet.

An example drainage port assembly includes a collar and a connector, The connector includes an engagement portion that is attached to or integrally formed with the collar and the conduit attachment portion that is distinct from the engagement portion. The engagement portion is configured to allow the conduit attachment portion to move relative to the collar. The collar and the connector define a collar passageway extending through the collar and a connector passageway extending through the connector, respectively. In some embodiments, the movement of the conduit attachment portion relative to the collar switches the drainage port assembly between a first state and a second state, wherein the drainage port assembly permits flow of bodily fluids therethrough when in the first state (e.g., through the collar passageway and the connector passageway) and restricts the flow of the bodily fluids therethrough w hen in the second state.

The invention provides a urine collection intelligent nursing system and a urine collection intelligent nursing method, and relates to the technical field of medical nursing, the urine collection intelligent nursing system comprises a urine collection device, and the urine collection device is provided with an intelligent identification system and a control unit; a plurality of communicating ports communicated with the collecting cavity are formed in the urine collecting device, and the communicating ports are used for being connected with different nursing systems respectively; the intelligent recognition system and the nursing system are connected with the control unit, the control unit is used for controlling the nursing system to be started or stopped, through cooperative detection of multiple sensors, the excretion event recognition precision is remarkably improved, and the false alarm rate is reduced; the communication port supports rapid connection with different nursing systems, and function customization is achieved; the control unit automatically triggers the nursing process, manual intervention is reduced, the nursing efficiency and timeliness are improved, and the comfort level and the health level of disabled people are improved.

The present disclosure discloses a fluid collection device (100) configurable for improved collection, monitoring and measurement of bodily fluids for real-time analysis. In some embodiments, the monitoring may be achieved by providing a collection vessel (10) having a plurality of compartments (20) that is filled with bodily fluid in a predetermined time intervals, to monitor and detect changing condition of vital organs for a longer duration. This leads to early detection of infections or diseases, thereby aiding in precise examination using a single collection vessel (10).

A urinary collection device includes an outer surface and a generally fluid-permeable core that communicates fluidically with an aspiration tube. The outer surface includes an obverse opening to allow urine to flow into the fluid-permeable core when the device is positioned supralabially. On the reverse may be an actuatable fastener configured to retain the device in a reverse-folded intralabial position. In this manner the device may be placed supralabially or intralabially for urine collection as appropriate. The core may include a first knit fabric layer and a second knit fabric layer joined by a plurality of fibers, the fibers being oriented generally to extend from an obverse to a reverse position to thereby result in flow channels through the core.

A urinary catheter includes a catheter tube with a lumen, a proximal end, a distal end and a balloon coupled to the proximal end. The balloon is configured to be positioned in an interior of a bladder. The proximal end is configured to provide flow of urine from the bladder through the catheter lumen bag collects urine from the bladder through the catheter lumen. The drainage bag has an inlet port for receiving urine and an outlet port for draining urine from the drainage bag. The urinary catheter tube includes the proximal end and the proximal end, with a plurality of urine draining holes that receive urine from the bladder and allow it to be transported to and though the urinary catheter tube. One or more sensors included in the urinary catheter and positioned to be in contact with patient's urine. An artificial intelligence engine is coupled to the one or more sensors to receive sensor data, and make recommendations relative to a health of a patient.

The utility model discloses a leakproof urine bag relates to disposable urine bag field, including urine bag and bag mouth, urine bag is formed by laminating first membrane layer and second membrane layer, water soluble membrane is provided in the urine bag, and together with urine bag bottom enclose a hollow sealed holding cavity, the holding cavity is provided with absorbent material, the urine bag is provided with the ring groove, the ring groove is provided with the water soluble membrane. A ring groove is formed by an interlayer space between a first film layer and a second film layer, a bridle is movably connected into the ring groove, one end of the bridle is fixed to the first film layer of the ring groove, the other end of the bridle penetrates out of a notch, the penetrating-out end of the bridle is pulled, the bridle is circumferentially wound around the urine bag in the horizontal direction, and the bag opening is closed. After urine is in contact with the water-soluble film, the water-soluble film is dissolved, the urine is absorbed to form solid waste after being in contact with the water-absorbing material, even if the urine bag is damaged, the urine cannot flow out, and the effects of protecting skin, keeping air fresh, reducing the workload of nurses and keeping the environment clean and sanitary when the urine bag is thrown away are achieved.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies including a fluid impermeable barrier having a sump and a base. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier includes a sump and a base. For example, the sump may protrude outwardly from the base. The sump defines an opening and a chamber. The fluid collection assembly may include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber that at least partially covers the opening, such as a fluid permeable membrane extending across at least a portion of the opening and a support disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly may also include an adhesive layer disposed on the base that is configured to secure the rest of the fluid collection assembly to at least a portion of a pubic region of an individual. Further, the fluid collection assembly may include a fluid outlet.

A smart fluid discharge monitoring device can have a housing; a frame within the housing; a cartridge positioned within an upper shell of the housing, the cartridge having a window, through which a discharge fluid can flow; a door removably attached to the housing, the door delimiting an interior region of the housing below the upper shell; a tube connected to the cartridge; a plurality of tanks removably secured within the interior region, the tanks receiving the discharge fluid from the cartridge. The smart fluid discharge monitoring device can detect one or more optical characteristics of the discharge fluid through the window as the discharge fluid flows through the cartridge. The smart fluid discharge monitoring device can be a smart catheter or a smart chest tube.

The portable urinal has a urine collector, a suction assembly, and a container. The urine collector has a first opening, a second opening, an inner space, and a urine level sensor. The inner space is formed in the urine collector. The urine level sensor is in the inner space to detect a urine level. The suction assembly has a urine pump, a urine exporting tube, and a controlling unit. The urine pump is adjustable in suctioning power and fluidly communicates with the urine collector. The urine exporting tube is connected to the urine pump and fluidly communicates with a urine reservoir of the container. The controlling unit is communicatively connected to the urine pump and the urine level sensor. The portable urinal is capable of adjusting the suctioning power of the urine suction pump by the amount of the urine in the urine collector.

An absorbent penile enclosure that includes a unitary body with an absorbent layup including an inner layer of a permeable material fabric material, including an intermediate superimposed over the inner layer and of a fabric absorbent material, including an exterior layer superimposed over and enclosing the intermediate layer and of an impervious material and that is configured with a base portion defined by two opposing outer side edges of the unitary body, an outer lower edge, and an outer upper edge, having the absorbent layup thereon spanning along the base portion, and having a base fastener disposed proximal to one of the two opposing outer side edges and with two auxiliary coupling members each extending outwardly from the outer upper edge of the base portion, disposed in a cantilevered configuration with a distal edge, having the absorbent layup thereon, and having an auxiliary fastener disposed proximal to the distal edge.

Fluid collection assemblies (100, 200, 300a, 300b, 400a, 400b, 500, 600) including a sample port (112, 212, 312, 412a, 412b, 512), systems (146a) including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a fluid impermeable barrier (102) including a first end region (104), a second end region (106) opposite the first end region, and a sump (108) that forms at least a portion of the first end region. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines at least one opening (114) between the first end region and the second end region and a fluid reservoir that is defined by at least a portion of the sump. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one wicking material (138) disposed in the chamber (116) and a sample port (112) extending from the sump. The sample port is configured to be connected to a fluid collector (144a). The sample port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir (110) such that a sample of the bodily fluids received by the fluid collection assembly may be obtained.

A menstrual collection device, an applicator and a method of inserting a menstrual collection device within a vaginal canal. The menstrual collection device includes ribs and thin-walled panels or membranes that are recessed from, extend between and are formed integral to the ribs. The ribs and thin-walled panels or membrane allow for the menstrual collection device to hold its shape and collect fluid while still being able to be folded to reduce the surface area of the collection device and fit within the applicator. The applicator tip is flexible such that it allows for menstrual collection device to pass therethrough while still applying a force by to the menstrual collection device to aid in the opening of the collection device to a fully open state.

An example urine suction device suitable for extracting urine from a urine collection device is disclosed. The suction device can include a motor, a pump driven by the motor, a conduit, and an acoustic silencer. The pump can extract urine from a urine collection device. The acoustic silencer can be in fluid communication with the pump and conduit. The acoustic silencer can attenuate or reduce one or more acoustic waves generated by the pump and / or the motor. One or more components or structures within the acoustic silencer can at least partially attenuate the acoustic waves as they propagate along a non-linear airflow path defined by the acoustic silencer.

Disclosed herein is a system for monitoring urine output (UO) of a patient. The system includes a UO module configured to couple with a collection container. The UO module includes (i) a frame configured for anchoring to frame rails of a bed, (ii) a load cell configured to measure a weight of UO within the container and (iii) logic stored in memory that determines volumetric UO data from the load cell and transmits the UO data across a network to an external entity. An intermediate coupling device between the collection container and the UO module is configured to couple with the collection container and inhibit decoupling from the collection container. The intermediate coupling device includes an identification device attached thereto, identification device including patient information, and the logic links the UO data to the patient information.

The utility model discloses a wound stoma flushing device convenient for collecting waste liquid, relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and aims to solve the problems that the flushing force is not easy to adjust during wound stoma flushing and the waste liquid generated after flushing is not easy to collect. The output end of the small water pump is fixedly connected with a liquid outlet pipe, and the right outer wall of the liquid outlet pipe penetrates through the right outer wall of the mounting shell and fixedly communicates with a T-shaped hollow block. The screw cap is rotated to drive the screw rod to rotate, the wedge-shaped block extrudes the stress column, then the stress column pushes the blocking block to move upwards, the flow of cleaning liquid is controlled through the volume of the blocking block extending into the transverse section of the T-shaped hollow block, waste liquid generated after flushing flows into the conveying pipe through the drainage hole, and the cleaning effect is improved. The waste liquid is conveyed into the collecting tank through the conveying pipe to be collected, and the problems that the flushing force is not easy to adjust during wound stoma flushing and the waste liquid generated after flushing is not easy to collect are effectively solved.

An example drainage bag includes at least one wall that defines at least a chamber that is configured to receive one or more bodily fluids and an inlet that allows the bodily fluids to enter the chamber. At least a portion of the walls of the drainage bag are opaque. The drainage bag also includes at least one fluid detector that is configured to detect at least one of the presence of the bodily fluids in the chamber, the quantity of the bodily fluids that are in the chamber, or when the chamber is full or nearly full. The fluid detector is configured to provide an indication, such as a visual indication, responsive to detecting the bodily fluids.

Fluid collection assemblies including a sample port, systems including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier including a first end region, a second end region opposite the first end region, and a sump that forms at least a portion of the first end region. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines at least one opening between the first end region and the second end region and a fluid reservoir that is defined by at least a portion of the sump. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one wicking material disposed in the chamber and a sample port extending from the sump. The sample port is configured to be connected to a fluid collector. The sample port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir such that a sample of the bodily fluids received by the fluid collection assembly may be obtained.

The present invention provides a spout component that facilitates the discharge of contents from a storage bag, particularly the suppression of discharge, and a storage bag equipped with said spout component. [Solution] The present invention provides a mouthpiece part 1 to be attached to a bag portion that contains contents, comprising: a flexible cylindrical portion 30 having a hollow channel through which the contents flow; an attachment portion 20 provided at one end of the flexible cylindrical portion and connectable to the bag portion; and a sealing portion 40 provided at the other end of the flexible cylindrical portion and sealing the hollow channel, wherein the flexible cylindrical portion has a flow-suppressing bend portion 10 provided along the circumferential direction on at least a part of its outer circumference.

Provided is a urinary incontinence protector. The invention belongs to a medical health care device, and relates to a medical appliance device which is specially used for a patient with urinary incontinence and is used for preventing a bed sheet and a diaper from being wetted by urine, and the device is composed of a protective cover, a urine leakage pipe, a urine discharging pipe, a urine container and the like. The medicine is suitable for urinary incontinence patients of different ages and genders caused by various disease causes and healthy people who need work and life. By using the device, a patient not only can freely move outdoors, but also can perform functional exercise, and the device is convenient to use and easy to popularize and use.