Catheter device

Abstract

A catheter device, preferably for intermittent self-catheterization, with a flexible catheter tube (1) for insertion into the bladder and an external holding means (4) for fixing the catheter tube (1) in the inserted state, is characterized in that the holding means (4) is designed as a preferably flat holding band (4) which can be fastened or is fastened to the catheter tube (1) at a defined point and which is dimensioned such that it can be fixed to the upper end of the thigh of the person using it.

Claims

[1] Catheter device, preferably for intermittent self-catheterization, with a flexible catheter tube (1) for insertion into the bladder and an external holding means (4) for fixing the catheter tube (1) in the inserted state, characterized by that the holding means (4) is designed as a preferably flat holding band (4) which can be fastened or is fastened at a defined point on the catheter tube (1) and which is dimensioned such that it can be fixed to the upper end of the thigh of the person using it. [2] Catheter device according to claim 1, characterized by that the retaining strap (4) is elastic. [3] Catheter device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the retaining strap (4) is designed in the sense of a preferably adjustable or adjustable loop. [4] Catheter device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized bythat the retaining strap (4) is coated on the inside at least in some areas with an anti-slip material, for example siliconized. [5] Catheter device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the retaining strap (4) can be connected to the catheter tube (1) or to the retaining strap (4) itself to form a closed loop by means of a needle felt connection (5). [6] Catheter device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that an integral or attached receptacle (9) for the retaining strap (4) is provided on the catheter tube (1). [7] Catheter device according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a connector (7) for connecting a further tube, which leads to a urine collection container (10) or is connected to it, for example in the sense of a bag tube (8), is provided at the distal end of the catheter tube (1), characterized by that the connector (7) also serves to attach the retaining strap (4). [8] Catheter device according to claim 7, characterized by that the connector (7) carries a special receptacle (9) or is equipped with a special receptacle (9) to which the retaining strap (4) can be plugged or clipped or through which the retaining strap (4) can be pushed. [9] Catheter device according to claim 8, characterized by that the holder (9) is designed as a bracket, tab or closed eyelet with a slot-shaped passage. [10] Catheter device according to claim 9, characterized by that the passage extends axially or parallel to the connector (7) or catheter tube (1). [11] Catheter device according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized bythat the connector (7) comprises on one side an insertion opening for inserting the catheter tube (1) and on the other side a push-on sleeve for attaching the bag tube (8) and optionally an annular flange overlapping the attached end of the bag tube (8), wherein an inner flow path (13) extends between the insertion opening and the push-on sleeve. [12] Catheter device according to one of claims 7 to 11, characterized by that the connector (7) is made in one piece, preferably by injection molding from plastic. [13] Catheter device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by that the catheter is preferably designed as a ready-to-use gel catheter.

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