Urethral Catheter System

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a urinary catheter system including a urinary catheter and a drainage tube connecting the urinary catheter to a urine collection bag. The urine collection bag is configured to transition between a storage state and a use state. The urine collection bag includes an intake port coupled to a first opening and an outlet, the outlet configured to transition from a closed state to an open state to allow a volume of fluid to be displaced from the urine collection bag. A storage bag removably coupled to the urine collection bag, the storage bag having a storage bag opening and configured to receive the male urethral catheter, the drainage tube, and the urine collection bag in the storage state.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a urinary catheter system. [Background technology]

[0002] Urinary incontinence causes a person to lose control of the bladder, resulting in the loss of large or small amounts of urine. This can be caused by multiple reasons. Paraplegic or quadriplegic users lose control of the bladder and need to empty it using a urinary catheter. These can be indwelling (where the catheter is placed in the bladder for a longer period of time and attached to a urine bag to collect the urine) or intermittent (where the catheter is inserted periodically into the bladder and urine drains directly from the bladder, either into a suitable drainage receptacle or into a collection bag). Intermittent catheters are preferred when the user is able to insert the catheter themselves or when they wish to be unseen with a urine bag. Intermittent catheters allow the user freedom of movement.

[0003] In some instances, a user can drain urine from their bladder directly into a drainage receptacle, such as a toilet or urinal. In other cases, the drainage receptacle may not be easily accessible. In such cases, the user can connect a bag to a catheter and drain urine into the bag. In some cases, connecting a bag to a catheter may be inconvenient and pose an infection risk to the user. In some cases, a bag that is disconnected from a catheter may not be resealable, and thus urine may spill out of the bag. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to some embodiments, a urinary catheter system is disclosed herein that includes a urinary catheter and a urine collection bag, the bag defining an upper end and a lower end, the urine collection bag coupled to the urinary catheter by a hub at the upper end. The urine collection bag further includes (i) an inlet opening coupled to the hub, the inlet opening in fluid communication with a lumen of the urinary catheter through a lumen of the hub, (ii) an outlet configured to transition from a closed state to an open state to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag, and (iii) a storage bag detachably attached to the urine collection bag, the storage bag configured to receive the urinary catheter and the urine collection bag therein in a stored state through the opening of the storage bag.

[0005] In some embodiments of the system, the urinary catheter is a male urinary catheter. In some embodiments, the system further includes a catheter cap having a pull ring, the catheter cap configured to be attached to the distal end of the urinary catheter both before and after use of the urinary catheter.

[0006] In some embodiments of the system, the urine collection bag is configured to be rolled up from the bottom end to the top end to transition the urine collection bag from a use state to a storage state. In some embodiments of the system, the urinary catheter is pre-attached to the urine collection bag.

[0007] In some embodiments of the system, the storage bag is releasably attached to a bottom end of the urine collection bag. In some embodiments of the system, the storage bag is releasably attached to the urine collection bag along a tear line. In some embodiments of the system, the storage bag is releasably attached to either a front panel or a back panel of the urine collection bag.

[0008] In some embodiments of the system, the storage bag includes a closure mechanism configured to securely contain the urine collection bag within the storage bag. In some embodiments of the system, the closure mechanism includes a displaceable seal member configured to define a fluid-tight seal of the storage bag opening when displaced across the storage bag opening.

[0009] In some embodiments of the system, the urine collection bag includes a handle disposed along a periphery of the urine collection bag, the handle including a finger loop. In some embodiments of the system, the handle extends away from the periphery. In some embodiments of the system, the handle is disposed along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag.

[0010] In some embodiments of the system, the hub includes a one-way valve disposed in alignment with the lumen of the hub, the one-way valve configured to allow urine to flow through the lumen of the hub into the urine collection bag and to prevent urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the lumen of the hub.

[0011] In some embodiments of the system, the hub includes a first hub portion coupled to the urine collection bag and a second hub portion coupled to the urinary catheter. The first hub portion and the second hub portion define a continuity of the hub lumen when the first hub portion and the second hub portion are coupled to one another. In some embodiments of the system, the second hub portion is removably coupled to the first hub portion. In some embodiments of the system, the second hub portion is coupled to the first hub portion by a hinge such that rotation of the second hub portion relative to the first hub portion transitions the first hub portion and the second hub portion between a coupled state and a separated state. In some embodiments of the system, the first hub portion includes a side port in fluid communication with the hub lumen. The first hub portion and the second hub portion are slidably coupled to one another such that the second hub portion is slidable between a depressed state relative to the first hub portion and an extended state relative to the first hub portion, such that (i) when the second hub is in the extended state, the side port is in fluid communication with the inner lumen of the hub, thereby allowing urine to flow out of the urine collection bag through the side port, and (ii) when the second hub is in the depressed state, the side port is not in fluid communication with the inner lumen of the hub, thereby preventing urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the side port.

[0012] In some embodiments of the system, the urine collection bag is longitudinally extendable between the storage state and the use state. In some embodiments of the system, the urine collection bag is longitudinally folded in the storage state.

[0013] In some embodiments of the system, the urine collection bag includes one or more straps configured to wrap around the urine collection bag in a storage state. In some embodiments of the system, the one or more straps extend away from a periphery of the urine collection bag. In some embodiments of the system, each of the one or more straps includes one or more fastening holes extending therethrough, the one or more fastening holes configured to threadably receive the respective strap therethrough for fastening the respective strap. In some embodiments of the system, the one or more straps include an attachment device including a snap fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0014] In some embodiments of the system, the pull ring of the catheter cap is configured to stretch to allow the pull ring to extend around the urine collection bag in the storage state. In some embodiments of the system, the urine collection bag includes a rod that extends along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag, the rod allowing a user to roll up the urine collection bag from a lower end to an upper end.

[0015] In some embodiments of the system, the outlet comprises a frangible band that extends around a corner of the urine collection bag. The frangible band includes a pull tab configured to tear the frangible band when pulled by a user, such that tearing the frangible band breaks a seal around the corner that defines an outlet opening in the urine collection bag, the outlet opening allowing urine to drain from the urine collection bag. In some embodiments of the system, the frangible band is tethered to the urine collection bag.

[0016] In some embodiments of the system, the outlet includes (i) an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with an interior of the urine collection bag, and (ii) an outlet cap sealably coupled to the outlet port, the outlet cap configured to separate from the outlet port to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the system, the outlet cap is hingedly coupled to the outlet port. In some embodiments of the system, the cap is threadably coupled to the outlet port.

[0017] In some embodiments of the system, the outlet includes an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with an interior of the urine collection bag, the outlet port including a frangible film extending across the outlet port opening, the frangible film defining a film seal at the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the system, the frangible film is a paper material configured to dissolve upon contact with urine, whereby contact between the urine and the paper material during use breaks the film seal and allows urine to be discharged from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the system, the outlet port includes a piercing member coupled thereto, the piercing member configured to pierce the frangible film, thereby breaking the film seal and allowing urine to be discharged from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the system, the piercing member includes a piercing member body defining a lumen of the piercing member, the piercing member configured to couple with the outlet port such that the lumen of the piercing member is in fluid communication with the outlet opening.

[0018] In some embodiments of the system, the outlet includes a first pull tab coupled to the front panel and a corresponding second pull tab coupled to the rear panel, each of the first and second pull tabs extending away from a perimeter corner of the urine collection bag, and in use, pulling the first and second pull tabs away from each other breaks a seal around the corner that defines the outlet opening of the urine collection bag to allow urine to be drained from the urine collection bag through the outlet opening. In some embodiments of the system, each of the first and second pull tabs includes a finger hole.

[0019] Also disclosed herein, according to some embodiments, is a urine collection bag including an upper end and a lower end. The bag further includes a hub at the upper end configured to couple with a urinary catheter. The urine collection bag further includes (i) an inlet opening coupled to the hub, the inlet opening in fluid communication with an inner lumen of the hub, and (ii) an outlet configured to transition from a closed state to an open state to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag. The urine collection bag further includes a storage bag detachably attached to the urine collection bag, the storage bag configured to receive the urinary catheter and the urine collection bag through the opening of the storage bag in a storage state.

[0020] In some bag embodiments, the urine collection bag is configured to be rolled up from a distal end to a proximal end to transition the urine collection bag from a use state to a storage state. In some embodiments of the bag, the storage bag is releasably attached to a bottom end of the urine collection bag. In some embodiments of the bag, the storage bag is releasably attached to the urine collection bag along a tear line. In some embodiments of the bag, the storage bag is releasably attached to either a front panel or a back panel of the urine collection bag.

[0021] In some embodiments of the bag, the storage bag includes a closure mechanism configured to securely contain the urine collection bag within the storage bag. In some embodiments of the bag, the closure mechanism includes a displaceable seal member configured to define a fluid-tight seal of the storage bag opening when displaced across the storage bag opening.

[0022] In some embodiments of the bag, the urine collection bag includes a handle disposed along a periphery of the urine collection bag, the handle including a finger loop. In some embodiments of the bag, the handle extends away from the periphery. In some embodiments of the bag, the handle is disposed along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag.

[0023] In some embodiments of the bag, the hub includes a one-way valve disposed in alignment with the lumen of the hub, the one-way valve configured to allow urine to flow through the lumen of the hub into the urine collection bag and to prevent urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the lumen of the hub.

[0024] In some embodiments of the bag, the hub includes a first hub portion coupled to a urine collection bag and a second hub portion configured to couple to a urinary catheter. The first hub portion and the second hub portion define a continuity of the hub lumen when the first hub portion and the second hub portion are coupled to one another. In some embodiments of the bag, the second hub portion is removably coupled to the first hub portion. In some embodiments of the bag, the second hub portion is coupled to the first hub portion by a hinge such that rotation of the second hub portion relative to the first hub portion transitions the first and second hub portions between a coupled state and a separated state.

[0025] In some embodiments of the bag, the first hub portion includes a side port in fluid communication with the hub lumen. The first and second hub portions are slidably coupled to one another such that the second hub portion is slidable between a depressed state relative to the first hub portion and an extended state relative to the first hub portion. In such embodiments, when the second hub is in the extended state, the side port is in fluid communication with the hub lumen, thereby allowing urine to flow out of the urine collection bag through the side port, and when the second hub is in the depressed state, the side port is not in fluid communication with the hub lumen, thereby preventing urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the side port.

[0026] In some embodiments of the bag, the urine collection bag is longitudinally extensible between the storage state and the use state.In some embodiments of the bag, the urine collection bag is longitudinally folded in the storage state.

[0027] In some embodiments of the bag, the urine collection bag includes one or more straps configured to wrap around the urine collection bag in a storage state. In some embodiments of the bag, the one or more straps extend away from a periphery of the urine collection bag. In some embodiments of the bag, each of the one or more straps includes one or more fastening holes extending therethrough, the one or more fastening holes configured to threadably receive the respective strap therethrough for fastening the respective strap. In some embodiments of the bag, the one or more straps include an attachment device including a snap fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0028] In some embodiments of the bag, the urine collection bag includes a rod that extends along a bottom periphery of the urine collection bag, the rod allowing a user to roll up the urine collection bag from the bottom end to the top end.

[0029] In some embodiments of the bag, the outlet comprises a frangible band that extends around a corner of the urine collection bag. The frangible band includes a pull tab configured to tear the frangible band when pulled by a user, such that tearing the frangible band breaks a seal around the corner that defines an outlet opening in the urine collection bag, the outlet opening allowing urine to drain from the urine collection bag. In some embodiments of the bag, the frangible band is tethered to the urine collection bag.

[0030] In some embodiments of the bag, the outlet includes (i) an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with the interior of the urine collection bag, and (ii) an outlet cap sealably coupled to the outlet port, the outlet cap configured to separate from the outlet port to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the bag, the outlet cap is hingedly coupled to the outlet port. In some embodiments of the bag, the cap is threadably coupled to the outlet port.

[0031] In some embodiments of the bag, the outlet includes an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with an interior of the urine collection bag, the outlet port including a frangible film extending across the outlet port opening, the frangible film defining a film seal at the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the bag, the frangible film is a paper material configured to dissolve upon contact with urine, such that contact of the urine with the paper material during use breaks the film seal and allows urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the bag, the outlet port includes a piercing member coupled thereto, the piercing member configured to pierce the frangible film, thereby breaking the film seal and allowing urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening. In some embodiments of the bag, the piercing member includes a piercing member body defining a lumen of the piercing member, the piercing member configured to couple with the outlet port such that the lumen of the piercing member is in fluid communication with the outlet opening.

[0032] In some embodiments of the bag, the outlet includes a first pull tab coupled to the front panel and a corresponding second pull tab coupled to the rear panel, each of the first and second pull tabs extending away from a perimeter corner of the urine collection bag, and in use, pulling the first and second pull tabs away from each other breaks a seal around the corner that defines the outlet opening of the urine collection bag to allow urine to be drained from the urine collection bag through the outlet opening. In some embodiments of the bag, each of the first and second pull tabs includes a finger hole.

[0033] These and other features of the concepts provided herein will become more apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the following description and accompanying drawings, which describe in more detail certain embodiments of such concepts.

[0034] A more detailed description of the present disclosure will be given by reference to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. Exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 shows a top view of a urinary catheter system in a storage state prior to use in a package, according to some embodiments. [Figure 1B] 1B illustrates a top view of the system of FIG. 1A removed from its packaging, according to some embodiments. [Figure 1C] FIG. 1C illustrates a top view of the system of FIG. 1B in a ready-to-use state, according to some embodiments. [Diagram 2] 1A-1C in use, according to some embodiments. [Diagram 3] 1A-1C depict plan views of an embodiment of a fluid collection bag of the system of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 4A] 1A-1C depict perspective views of different embodiments of the inlet opening of the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 4B] 1A-1C depict perspective views of different embodiments of the inlet opening of the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 4C] 1A-1C depict perspective views of different embodiments of the inlet opening of the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 4D] 1A-1C depict perspective views of different embodiments of the inlet opening of the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 4E] 1A-1C depict perspective views of different embodiments of the inlet opening of the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 4F] 1A-1C depict perspective views of different embodiments of the inlet opening of the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5A] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5B] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5C] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5D] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5E] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5F] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5G] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5H] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5I]1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5J] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 5K] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of an outlet for the bag of FIG. 1A-C, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6A] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6B] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6C] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6D] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6E] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6F] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6G] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6H] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6I] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6J] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6K] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6L] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6M] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6N] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6O] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6P] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6Q] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6R] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6S] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 6T] 1A-1C depict perspective views of various embodiments of the bag of FIG. 1A transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 7A] 1A-1C depict a top view of another embodiment of the bag of FIGS. 1A-1C transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 7B] 1A-1C depict a top view of another embodiment of the bag of FIGS. 1A-1C transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 7C]1A-1C depict a top view of another embodiment of the bag of FIGS. 1A-1C transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 7D] 1A-1C depict a top view of another embodiment of the bag of FIGS. 1A-1C transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 7E] 1A-1C depict a top view of another embodiment of the bag of FIGS. 1A-1C transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. [Figure 7F] 1A-1C depict a top view of another embodiment of the bag of FIGS. 1A-1C transitioning from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. 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[0036] Before some specific embodiments are disclosed in more detail, it should be understood that the specific embodiments disclosed herein do not limit the scope of the concepts provided herein. It should also be understood that the specific embodiments disclosed herein can have features that can be easily separated from the specific embodiment and, optionally, combined with or substituted for features of any of the other numerous embodiments disclosed herein.

[0037] With regard to the terms used herein, it should also be understood that the terms are intended to describe certain embodiments, and that the terms do not limit the scope of the concepts provided herein. Ordinal numbers (e.g., first, second, third, etc.) are generally used to distinguish or identify different features or steps within a group of features or steps, and do not provide sequential or numerical limitations. For example, the "first", "second", and "third" features or steps do not necessarily have to appear in that order, and a particular embodiment including such features or steps is not necessarily limited to three features or steps. Designations such as "left", "right", "up", "down", "front", "rear", etc. are used for convenience and do not imply, for example, a particular fixed position, orientation, or direction. Instead, such designations are used to reflect, for example, a relative position, orientation, or direction. The singular forms "one", "one", and "the" also include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0038] With respect to "proximal," for example, a "proximal portion" or "proximal end portion" of a catheter disclosed herein includes a portion of the catheter intended to be near a clinician when the catheter is used on a patient. Similarly, for example, a "proximal length" of a catheter includes a length of the catheter intended to be near a clinician when the catheter is used on a patient. For example, a "proximal end" of a catheter includes an end of the catheter intended to be near a clinician when the catheter is used on a patient. Although a proximal portion, proximal end portion, or proximal length of a catheter can include the proximal end of the catheter, a proximal portion, proximal end portion, or proximal length of a catheter need not include the proximal end of the catheter. That is, unless otherwise suggested by context, a proximal portion, proximal end portion, or proximal length of a catheter is not a terminal portion or terminal length of a catheter.

[0039] With respect to "distal," for example, a "distal portion" or "distal end portion" of a catheter disclosed herein includes a portion of the catheter that is intended to be near or within a patient when the catheter is used with a patient. Similarly, for example, a "distal length" of a catheter includes a length of the catheter that is intended to be near or within a patient when the catheter is used with a patient. For example, a "distal end" of a catheter includes an end of the catheter that is intended to be near or within a patient when the catheter is used with a patient. A distal portion, distal end portion, or distal length of a catheter can include the distal end of the catheter, but a distal portion, distal end portion, or distal length of a catheter need not include the distal end of the catheter. That is, unless otherwise suggested by context, a distal portion, distal end portion, or distal length of a catheter is not a terminal portion or terminal length of a catheter.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The phrases "connected to," "coupled to," and "in communication with" refer to any form of interaction between two or more entities, including, but not limited to, mechanical and fluid interactions. Two components can be coupled to each other even if they are not in direct contact with each other. For example, two components can be coupled to each other by an intermediate component.

[0041] Any method disclosed herein includes one or more steps or actions for performing the described method. The method steps and / or actions may be interchangeable with one another. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is required for proper operation of an embodiment, the order and / or use of specific steps and / or actions may be modified.

[0042] 1A shows a front perspective view of system 100 in a pre-use packaged state. System 100 may be disposed in the pre-use packaged state prior to use. System 100 may be disposed within an outer package 104, such as a bag or pouch. In some embodiments, outer package 104 may be resealable. In other words, outer package 104 may be configured to (i) sealably house system 100 prior to use and (ii) sealably house system 100 after use.

[0043] The system 100 generally includes a urinary catheter (catheter) 101 and a collection bag (bag) 160. At various stages of use, the bag 160 and the catheter 101 are coupled to one another. The catheter 101 generally includes a catheter tube 110 having a proximal end 112 and a distal end 111. The catheter tube 110 may be formed from any suitable thermoplastic material by an extrusion process. A catheter lumen 115 extends along the catheter tube 110, the catheter lumen 115 being sized to facilitate the flow of urine therethrough from the distal end 111 to the proximal end 112 during use. The catheter tube 110 includes an entrance portion 113 extending proximally away from the distal end 111, the entrance portion 113 being configured to be inserted into a user's urethra and advanced along the user's urethra to the user's bladder. The entrance portion 113 thus defines a length sufficient to extend from the end of the user's penis to the bladder. Similarly, the inlet portion 113 defines an outer diameter adapted for placement within the urethra. The catheter tube 110 also includes an outlet portion 114 extending distally away from the proximal end 112. The outlet portion 114 is configured for use outside the user's body.

[0044] The catheter 101 includes an inlet collar 130 coupled with the inlet portion 113 to provide insertion assistance to a user. The inlet collar 130 is configured to be gripped by a user during use. In some embodiments, the inlet collar 130 includes a cap (or plug) 133 configured to seal or close the distal end 111 of the catheter 101 in a packaged state prior to use, as described further below. In some embodiments, the cap 133 can include a pull ring 134 to facilitate removal of the cap 133 from the inlet collar 130 to break the seal. In some embodiments, the cap 133 can be configured to recouple to the inlet collar 130 to reseal the distal end 111. The inlet collar 130 can also include an attachment member 135, as described further below.

[0045] The catheter 101 also includes an outlet hub (hub) 150 that defines a handle for the catheter 101 during use. The hub 150 is attached to the catheter tube 101 at the proximal end 112. The hub 150 may include gripping features (not shown), such as, for example, protrusions, depressions, ribs, or reinforcements located on an exterior surface of the hub 150 to allow for gripping of the hub 150 during use. The lumen of the hub 150 provides fluid communication between the catheter lumen 115 and the interior of the bag 160.

[0046] The system 100 further includes a sheath 120 that extends along the catheter tube 110 from the inlet collar 130 to the hub 150. The sheath 120 defines a sheath lumen 125, and the catheter tube 110 is disposed within the sheath lumen 125. The sheath 120 (or more specifically, the distal end of the sheath 120) is sealably attached to the inlet collar 130, and the sheath 120 is also sealably attached to the hub 150.

[0047] The bag 160 is folded or otherwise formed into a compact shape for placement within the outer package 104. The compact shape may also facilitate placement of the system 100 in a user's pocket or purse.

[0048] 1B shows the system 100 in an unpackaged state, i.e., the system 100 is removed from the outer packaging 104. The bag 160 has been unfolded from its pre-use packaged state. The bag 160 is configured to receive urine discharged from a user therein. As noted above, the bag 160 may be collapsible, i.e., the bag 160 may be configured to transition between a storage state (e.g., a pre-use packaged state) and a use state, as described in more detail herein.

[0049] Bag 160 includes a first opening 161. Outlet port 150 is coupled to first opening 166, and outlet hub lumen 151 provides for the flow of urine from catheter lumen 115 to first opening 161. In some embodiments, first opening 161 may be located at a top end 160A of bag 160. In some embodiments, outlet hub 150 may include a one-way valve 152 aligned with outlet hub lumen 151, the one-way valve 152 configured to (i) allow urine to flow into bag 160 and (ii) prevent urine from flowing out of bag 160 through outlet hub lumen 151.

[0050] The bag 160 further includes an outlet 130 configured to allow drainage of urine from the bag 160. The outlet 130 is configured to transition between (i) a closed state that prevents the flow of urine through the outlet 162 and (ii) an open state that allows the flow of urine through the outlet 130. In some embodiments, the outlet 162 may be located at the top end 160A of the bag 160, such as adjacent the first opening 161. In some embodiments, the outlet 162 may be pre-positioned in the closed state. In some embodiments, a user may transition the outlet 162 from the closed state to the open state, as described in more detail herein. In some embodiments, the outlet 162 may include a pull tab 163 coupled to a frangible band 164, the frangible band 164 configured to transition the outlet 162 from the closed state to the open state. In some embodiments, the bag 160 may include a handle 168 located at the bottom end 160B of the bag 160. In some embodiments, the handle 168 may be located at the top end 160A or on a side of the bag 160. The handle 118 may allow a user to empty urine from the bag 160. In some embodiments, the handle 168 may extend away from a periphery of the bag 160, such as, for example, a periphery at the bottom 160B of the bag 160.

[0051] 1C shows the system 100 in a ready-to-use state. In the ready-to-use state, the catheter tube 110 is unwound, the bag 160 is unfolded, and the cap 133 is removed from the inlet collar 130. The inlet collar 130 is configured to slide along the catheter tube 110 away from the distal end 111. In the ready-to-use state, the inlet collar 130 is displaced proximally to expose the catheter tip 117. The catheter tip 117 includes several (e.g., one, two, or more) eyelets 119 of the catheter tube 110. The eyelets 119 define a distal opening of the catheter lumen 115 to allow urine to enter the catheter lumen 115 during use.

[0052] 2 shows the system 100 in use. The inlet collar 130 is displaced proximally to expose the inlet portion 113, and the inlet portion 113 is advanced through the urethra 53 of the penis 50 such that the distal end 111 is disposed within the bladder 60 of the user 40. Urine 65 passes through the eyelet 119 and into the catheter lumen 115. The urine 65 then flows from the catheter lumen 115 into the bag 160. It should be noted that although the system 100 is shown and described for use with a male user (or patient), the system may in some embodiments be configured for use with a female user (or patient).

[0053] FIG. 3 is a plan view of bag 160 showing further details of bag 160. In some embodiments, bag 160 may include a storage bag 340 configured to receive and store bag 160 therein. In some embodiments, storage bag 340 may be removably coupled to bag 160. In some embodiments, storage bag 340 may include a storage bag opening 341. In some embodiments, storage bag 340 may be removably coupled to front panel 324 or back panel 326 of bag 160. In some embodiments, storage bag 340 may include a fastening mechanism configured to close storage bag opening 341. In some embodiments, storage bag 340 may be coupled to bag 160 along one or more score lines 342. In some embodiments, storage bag 340 includes a seal member 344 configured to create a liquid-tight press seal 346 to seal storage bag opening 341 when seal member 344 is displaced across storage bag opening 341. In some embodiments, the storage bag 340 receives the bag 160 and the catheter 101 therein in a storage state.

[0054] In some embodiments, the bag 160 may include graduation lines 150 configured to indicate a volume of urine captured within the bag 160. In some embodiments, the graduation lines 350 may be printed on the front panel 324 or the back panel 326 of the bag 160. In some embodiments, the bag 160 may be configured to transition between a storage state and a use state along a number of fold lines 328 that are pre-positioned so that the bag 160 is collapsed, folded, or rolled into the storage state. In some embodiments, the fold lines 328 may be organized into one or more parallel transverse lines and / or one or more parallel longitudinal lines, as shown in FIG. 3. In some embodiments, the fold lines 328 may include parallel transverse lines that bisect the parallel longitudinal lines. In some embodiments, the fold lines 328 may be pressed or engraved into the bag 160. In some embodiments, the fold lines 328 may be pressed into the front panel 324, the back panel 326, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, having the fold lines 328 pressed into the front panel 324 may bias the bag 160 to fold toward the front panel 324, while having the fold lines 328 pressed into the back panel 326 may bias the bag 160 to fold toward the back panel 326. In some embodiments, a first subset of the fold lines 328 may be pressed into the front panel 324 and a second, non-intersecting subset of the fold lines 328 may be pressed into the back panel 326, allowing a portion of the bag 160 to be biased toward the front panel 324 with a portion of the bag 160 biased toward the back panel 326.

[0055] An exemplary method of using the system 100 may include all or any subset of the following steps, actions, or processes: A user must select a location (e.g., a bathroom stall) to empty a large volume of urine. The user may then sanitize their hands and place the system 100 on a clean surface. Wearing gloves, the user may open the packaging 104 of the system 100 and remove the bag 106 and the catheter 101 from the package 104. The user may sanitize the head of the penis. The user may unfold the bag 160. The user may remove the cap 133 and advance the inlet portion 113 along the urethra 53 until the tip 117 of the catheter tube 110 is within the bladder 60. The user may then drain urine via the catheter tube 110 and into the bag 160. Once urine has drained into the bag 160, the user may remove the inlet portion 113 from the urethra 53 while maintaining control of the bag 160 to prevent urine from flowing back into the catheter tube 110. The user may record the amount of urine collected. To dispose of the urine, the user may transition the outlet 162 from a closed state to an open state to drain the collected urine into the toilet. The user may separate the storage bag 340 from the bag 160. The user may roll, fold, or otherwise transition the bag 160 from the use state to the storage state. The user may place the bag 160 and catheter 101 within the storage bag 340. The user may displace the securing member 344 across the opening 341 of the storage bag 340 to sealably close the storage bag 340.

[0056] 4A-4F show perspective views of different embodiments of first opening 161 and outlet hub 150, each of the illustrated embodiments may be similar in some respects to the components and functions of opening 161 and outlet hub 150.

[0057] 4A-4B show an outlet hub 450 including a first hub portion 450A coupled to the catheter 101 and a second hub portion 450B coupled to the first opening 161 of the bag 160. As shown in FIG. The first hub portion 450A is removably coupled to the second hub portion 450B such that (i) when the first hub portion 450A and the second hub portion 450B are coupled to one another (FIG. 4A), fluid communication is established between the catheter 101 and the bag 160 (i.e., the first hub portion 450A and the second hub portion 450B define the continuity of the lumen of the hub 450 when the first hub portion 450A and the second hub portion 450B are coupled to one another), and when the first hub portion 450A and the second hub portion 450B are separated from one another (FIG. 4B), urine may drain from the bag through the first opening 161 and the second hub portion 450B. In some embodiments, the second hub portion 450B may define a rigid nozzle as shown in FIG. 4B. In some embodiments, the first hub portion 450A and the second hub portion 450B may be coupled to one another by a snap fit.

[0058] 4C-4D show an outlet hub 451 including a first hub portion 451A coupled to the catheter 101 and a second hub portion 451B coupled to a first opening 161 of the bag 160. The first hub portion 451A is hingedly coupled to the second hub portion 451B by a hinge 451C such that (i) when the first hub portion 451A and the second hub portion 451B are hinged closed (FIG. 4C), fluid communication is established between the catheter 101 and the bag 160, and when the first hub portion 451A and the second hub portion 451B are hinged open (FIG. 4B), urine may be discharged from the bag 160 through the first opening 161 and the second hub portion 451B. In some embodiments, the second hub portion 451B may define a rigid nozzle as shown in FIG. 4D. In some embodiments, the first hub portion 451A and the second hub portion 451B may be hinged closed with a snap fit.

[0059] 4E-4F show an outlet hub 452 including a first hub portion 452A coupled to the catheter 101 and a second hub portion 452B coupled to a first opening 161 of the bag 160. The first hub portion 452A is slidably coupled to the second hub portion 452B such that (i) when the first hub portion 452A and the second hub portion 452B are slidably depressed (FIG. 4E), fluid communication is established between the catheter 101 and the bag 160, and when the first hub portion 452A and the second hub portion 452B are slidably extended (FIG. 4B), the valve 452D is opened to allow urine to drain from the bag 160 through a side port 452C of the second hub portion 452B. In some embodiments, the side port 452C may define a rigid nozzle as shown in FIG. 4F. In some embodiments, the first hub portion 452A and the second hub portion 452B may be secured in a slidably depressed position by a snap fit.

[0060] 5A-5K show perspective views of various embodiments of outlet 130 of bag 160, each of the illustrated embodiments may be similar in some respects to the components and functionality of outlet 162.

[0061] 5A illustrates an outlet 560 that may transition from a closed state to an open state to drain urine from the bag 160. The outlet 560 includes a nozzle 561A having a cap 561B removably coupled to the nozzle 561A, as shown in FIG. 5A. In some embodiments, the cap 561B may be threadably coupled to the nozzle 561A. During use, the cap 561B is removed from the nozzle 561A to allow urine to drain from the bag 160.

[0062] 5B-5C show the bag 160 and the outlet 562 including a first outlet portion 562A and a second outlet portion 562B coupled to the first outlet portion 562A. The second portion 562B is slidably coupled to the first outlet portion 562A such that (i) when the first outlet portion 562A and the second outlet portion 562B are slidably depressed (FIG. 5B), the outlet 562 transitions to a closed state, and when the first outlet portion 562A and the second outlet portion 562B are slidably extended (FIG. 5C), urine may be discharged from the bag 160 through the side port 562C. In some embodiments, the first outlet portion 562A and the second outlet portion 562B may be secured in the slidably depressed state by a snap fit.

[0063] 5D shows an outlet 563 including (i) an outlet nozzle 563A coupled to the bag 160 and an outlet cap 563B hingedly coupled to the outlet nozzle 563A by a hinge 563C such that when the outlet cap 563B is secured to the outlet nozzle 563A, urine discharge through the outlet nozzle 563A is prevented and when the outlet cap 563B is hingedly separated from the outlet nozzle 563A, urine may be discharged from the bag through the outlet nozzle 563A. In some embodiments, the outlet nozzle 563A may define a rigid nozzle as shown. In some embodiments, the outlet cap 563B may be secured to the outlet nozzle 563A by a snap fit.

[0064] 5E-5F show an outlet 564 including a frangible band 564A that covers the opening of the outlet 564 (FIG. 5E). The frangible band 564A is configured to tear along a line of weakness 564B, which may be disposed diagonally across a corner of the bag 160. In some embodiments, the frangible band 564A may be completely removed from the bag 160 to transition the outlet 564 from a closed state to an open state (FIG. 5F). In some embodiments, the frangible band 564A may include a pull tab 564C. In some embodiments, the pull tab 132 may be coupled to a string 564D that extends along the line of weakness 564B. Pulling the pull tab 564C may cause the string 564D to separate the frangible band 564A from the bag 160 along the line of weakness 564B to transition the outlet 564 from a closed state to an open state. In some embodiments, frangible band 564A may be tethered to bag 160 such that when frangible band 564A is torn from bag 160 along line of weakness 564B, frangible band 564A remains attached to bag 160.

[0065] 5G illustrates an outlet 565 that includes a frangible band 565A that covers an opening 565B that extends through the front panel 324 of the fluid collection bag 160. In some embodiments, the frangible band 565A may be pulled away from the front panel 324 to expose the opening 565B and transition the outlet 565 from a closed state to an open state.

[0066] 5H shows an outlet 566 including a nozzle 566A coupled to and extending from the bag 160. The nozzle 566A defines a nozzle opening 566B covered by a frangible paper material 566C. The frangible paper material 566C may be dissolvable when the frangible paper material 566C comes into contact with a liquid (e.g., urine, water, etc.). The liquid may dissolve the frangible paper material 566C to expose the nozzle opening 566B, transitioning the outlet 566 from a closed state to an open state.

[0067] 5I-5J show an outlet 567 including a piercing member 567C that may be coupled to a nozzle 567A coupled to the bag 160. A user may use the piercing member 567C to pierce a frangible film 567B covering the nozzle opening 567F, thereby exposing the nozzle opening 567F to transition the outlet 567 from a closed state to an open state. In some embodiments, the piercing member 567C may include a piercing member body 567E that defines a lumen 567D extending through the piercing member body 567E. A user may use the piercing member 567C to pierce the nozzle opening 567F and leave the piercing member 567C in the nozzle 567A to allow urine to flow out of the bag 160 through the lumen 567D, as shown in FIG. 5J.

[0068] 5K illustrates an outlet 568 that includes two opposing pull tabs 568A, 568B. The pull tabs 568A, 568B are coupled to the front panel 324 and the back panel 326, respectively. A seam 560B of the bag 160 extends across the outlet 568 to define a closed state of the outlet 568. The opposing pull tabs 568A, 568B are pulled apart to separate the seam 560B which defines an opening 568C through which urine may be drained from the bag 160. Each of the pull tabs 568A, 568B may include a finger loop 568D.

[0069] 6A-6T show perspective views of different ways to transition bag 160 from a use state to a storage state. As shown in FIGS. 6A-6C, bag 160 may include a storage bag 340 that is removably coupled to bottom end 160B of bag 160 in a use state (FIG. 6A). Storage bag 340 may be removed from bag 160 along score line 342 (FIG. 6B). Bag 160 may be folded (e.g., folded, rolled, or compressed) from a use state to a storage state such that bag 160 may be placed within storage bag 340 (FIG. 6C).

[0070] 6D-6E show how the bag 160 can be rolled from the bottom end 160B to the top end 160A to transition the bag 160 from a use state to a storage state. In some embodiments, the bag 160 may be rolled from the bottom end 160B to the top end 160A to assist in emptying the bag 160 from urine collected therein. The bag 160 includes a rod 610 extending laterally from the bag 160 (FIG. 6D). In some embodiments, the rod 610 may be coupled to the bag 160 along a circumference disposed along the bottom end 160B of the bag 160. A user may use the rod 610 to assist in rolling the bag 160 to a storage state (FIG. 6E). In some embodiments, a user may rotate the rod 610 clockwise to roll up the bag 160.

[0071] 6F-6G show a first embodiment of a securing mechanism for maintaining the bag 160 in a storage state (e.g., rolled up state). The bag 160 includes a strap 622 that extends away from a periphery of the bag 160. In some embodiments, the strap 622 may extend transversely away from the bag 160 adjacent the bottom end 160B or the top end 160A. The bag 160 may be rolled in the direction of the strap 622. The strap 622 includes a fastening hole 624 configured to allow the strap 622 to be wrapped around the bag 160 in the storage state and looped through the fastening hole 624 to secure the bag 160 in the storage state (FIG. 6G).

[0072] 6H-6I show a second embodiment of a fastening mechanism for maintaining the bag 160 in a storage state (e.g., rolled up state). The bag 160 includes a strap 632 that extends away from a periphery of the bag 160. In some embodiments, the strap 632 may extend transversely away from the bag 160 adjacent the bottom end 160B or the top end 160A. The bag 160 may be rolled in the direction of the strap 632. The fastening mechanism includes a snap fastener including a first portion 634A of the snap fastener coupled with the strap 632 and a corresponding second portion 634B coupled with the bag 160. When the bag 160 is in the storage state, the first portion 634A and the second portion 634B may be coupled to each other to secure the bag 160 in the storage state (FIG. 6I). In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism may include a button, a hook, or a buckle instead of a snap fastener. In some embodiments, the bag 160 may include more than one strap 632 .

[0073] 6J-6K show a third embodiment of a fastening mechanism for maintaining the bag 160 in a storage state (e.g., rolled up state). The bag 160 includes a strap 642 that extends away from a periphery of the bag 160. In some embodiments, the strap 642 may extend transversely away from the bag 160 adjacent the bottom end 160B or the top end 160A. The bag 160 may be rolled in the direction of the strap 642. The fastening mechanism includes a hook and loop fastener including a first hook and loop fastener portion 644A coupled to the strap 642 and a corresponding second hook and loop fastener portion 644B coupled to the bag 160 (FIG. 6J). The first hook and loop fastener portion 644A and the second hook and loop fastener portion 644B may be coupled to each other to secure the bag 160 in the storage state (FIG. 6K).

[0074] 6L illustrates a fourth embodiment of a securing mechanism for maintaining bag 160 in a storage state (e.g., rolled up state). Pull ring 134 of cap 133 is configured to extend around bag 160 in the storage state. In some embodiments, pull ring 134 may be stretchable to allow pull ring 134 to extend around bag 160 in the storage state.

[0075] 6M-6T show various embodiments of fold lines defining the collapsible structure of the bag 160. FIG. 6M-6N show a first embodiment of several fold lines 652 configured to transition the bag 160 from a use state to a storage state. The fold lines 652 are organized into several transverse fold lines 652A and several longitudinal fold lines 652B to allow the bag 160 to be folded, for example, as shown in FIG. 6M, with the sides of the bag 160 folded inward along the longitudinal fold lines 652B and the bottom end 160B folded toward the top end 160A along the transverse fold lines 652A. In some embodiments, the bag 160 may include a clasp 654 coupled to the bottom end 160B of the bag 160. In some embodiments, after the bag 160 is folded, the clasp 654 may be coupled to the catheter 101 to maintain the bag 160 in the storage state (FIG. 6N). In some embodiments, the transverse fold lines 652A may be equally spaced apart from one another.

[0076] 6O-6P show a second embodiment of several fold lines 662 configured to transition the bag 160 from a use state to a storage state. The fold lines 662 are organized into several transverse fold lines 662A. The transverse fold lines 662A allow the bag 160 to be folded (e.g., the bottom end 160B is folded toward the top end 160A along the fold lines 662). The sides of the bag 160 may then be folded inward, such as by thirds, as shown in FIG. 6P.

[0077] 6Q-6R show a third embodiment of several fold lines 672 configured to transition the bag 160 from a use state to a storage state. The fold lines 672 are circumferential fold lines arranged in an accordion or bellows such that the bag 160 is collapsible along the longitudinal axis. The fold lines 672 are angled toward the longitudinal midpoint as shown in FIG. 6Q. In some embodiments, the bag 160 may include a handle 673, such as, for example, a pull loop coupled to either the top end 160A or bottom end 160B of the bag 160, to allow a user to transition the bag 160 from a storage state to a use state.

[0078] 6S-6T show a fourth embodiment of several fold lines 682 configured to transition the bag 160 from a use state to a storage state. The fold lines 682 extend transversely across the bag 160 such that the bag 160 may be folded into a storage state. The bag 160 includes several holes 684 aligned longitudinally along a first side 660A and an opposite second side 660B. A thread 686 is threaded through the holes 684 along each of the sides 660A, 660B from the bottom end 160B to the top end 660A. The thread 868 further extends along each of the sides 660A, 660B from the top end 160A to the bottom end 160B. Each end of the thread 686 is then attached to the bag 160 at the bottom end 160B to form a thread loop 868A (FIG. 6T). During use, a user can pull thread loop 686A downwardly to fold bag 160 along fold line 682 to transition bag 160 from an in-use position to a storage position.

[0079] 7A-7F show perspective views of bag 160 in a sequence of states that transitions bag 160 from a use state to a storage state, according to some embodiments. Bag 160 includes storage bag 340 (FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 7A, storage bag 340 is removably coupled to bag 160, and pull tab 163 is coupled to frangible band 164. Bag 160 includes transverse fold line 692A and longitudinal fold line 692B. Frangible band 164 may be folded toward bottom 160B of bag 160 (FIG. 7B). Bag 160 is first folded longitudinally upward along transverse fold line 692A such that bottom end 160B is positioned adjacent top end 160A (FIG. 7C). The bag 160 is folded longitudinally upward a second time such that the transverse fold line 692A is positioned adjacent the top and bottom ends 160A, 160B (FIG. 7D). The bag 160 is then folded transversely first along the longitudinal fold line 692B such that the first side 660A is positioned adjacent the second side 660B (FIG. 7E). The bag 160 is then folded laterally a second time such that the longitudinal fold line 692B is positioned adjacent the first and second sides 660A, 660B (FIG. 7F).

[0080] Although some specific embodiments are disclosed herein and the specific embodiments are disclosed in some detail, the specific embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the concepts provided herein. Further adaptations and / or modifications may become apparent to those skilled in the art, and the broader aspects of the present invention encompass these adaptations and / or modifications as well. Thus, departures from the specific embodiments disclosed herein may be made without departing from the scope of the concepts provided herein.

Claims

1. 1. A urinary catheter system, comprising: a urinary catheter, a urine collection bag defining an upper end and a lower end, the urine collection bag being coupled to the urinary catheter by a hub at the upper end, the urine collection bag comprising: an inlet opening coupled to the hub, the inlet opening being in fluid communication with a lumen of the urinary catheter through a lumen of the hub; an outlet configured to transition from a closed state to an open state to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag; a storage bag detachably attached to the urine collection bag, the storage bag configured to receive the urinary catheter and the urine collection bag in a stored state through an opening in the storage bag.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the urinary catheter is a male urinary catheter.

3. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a catheter cap having a pull ring, the catheter cap configured to be attached to the distal end of the urinary catheter both before and after use of the urinary catheter.

4. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the urine collection bag is configured to be rolled up from the bottom end to the top end to transition the urine collection bag from a use state to a storage state.

5. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the urinary catheter is pre-attached to the urine collection bag.

6. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage bag is detachably attached to the lower end of the urine collection bag.

7. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage bag is detachably attached to the urine collection bag along a tear line.

8. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage bag is removably attached to either the front panel or the back panel of the urine collection bag.

9. 3. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage bag includes a closure mechanism configured to securely contain the urine collection bag within the storage bag.

10. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the closure mechanism includes a displaceable seal member configured to define a fluid-tight seal of the storage bag opening when displaced across the storage bag opening.

11. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the urine collection bag includes a handle disposed along a periphery of the urine collection bag, the handle including a finger loop.

12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the handle extends away from the periphery.

13. 13. The system of claim 11 or 12, wherein the handle is located along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag.

14. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the hub includes a one-way valve aligned with the lumen of the hub, the one-way valve configured to allow urine to flow through the lumen of the hub into the urine collection bag and to prevent urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the lumen of the hub.

15. The hub includes: a first hub portion connected to the urine collection bag; a second hub portion coupled to the urinary catheter; 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the first hub portion and the second hub portion define a continuity of the lumen of the hub when the first hub portion and the second hub portion are coupled to one another.

16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the second hub portion is removably coupled to the first hub portion.

17. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the second hub portion is hingedly coupled to the first hub portion such that rotation of the second hub portion relative to the first hub portion transitions the first and second hub portions between a coupled state and a decoupled state.

18. the first hub portion includes a side port in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub; the first hub portion and the second hub portion are slidably coupled to one another such that the second hub portion is slidable between a depressed position relative to the first hub portion and an extended position relative to the first hub portion; when the second hub portion is in the extended state, the side port is in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub, thereby allowing urine to flow out of the urine collection bag through the side port; 16. The system of claim 15, wherein when the second hub portion is in the depressed position, the side port is not in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub, thereby preventing urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the side port.

19. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the urine collection bag is longitudinally stretchable between the storage state and the use state.

20. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the urine collection bag is folded longitudinally in the storage state.

21. The system of claim 1 , wherein the urine collection bag includes one or more straps configured to wrap around the urine collection bag in the storage state.

22. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the one or more straps extend away from a periphery of the urine collection bag.

23. each of the one or more straps includes one or more fastening holes extending therethrough; 23. The system of claim 21 or 22, wherein the one or more fastening holes are configured to threadably receive the respective strap therethrough for securing the respective strap.

24. 23. The system of claim 21 or 22, wherein the one or more straps include an attachment device that includes a snap fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener.

25. The system of claim 3 , wherein the pull ring of the catheter cap is configured to stretch to allow the pull ring to extend around the urine collection bag in the storage state.

26. the urine collection bag includes a rod extending along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag; 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the rod allows a user to roll up the urine collection bag from the bottom end to the top end.

27. the outlet includes a weakened band extending around a corner of the urine collection bag; the frangible band includes a pull tab configured to tear the frangible band when pulled by a user; Tearing the frangible band breaks the seal around the corner that defines the outlet opening of the urine collection bag; 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the outlet opening allows urine to drain from the urine collection bag.

28. 28. The system of claim 27, wherein the frangible band is tethered to the urine collection bag.

29. The outlet is an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with the interior of the urine collection bag; 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising: an outlet cap sealably coupled to the outlet port, the outlet cap configured to separate from the outlet port to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening.

30. 30. The system of claim 29, wherein the outlet cap is hingedly connected to the outlet port.

31. 30. The system of claim 29, wherein the outlet cap is threadably coupled to the outlet port.

32. the outlet includes an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with the interior of the urine collection bag; 3. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the exit port includes a frangible film extending across the exit port opening, the frangible film defining a film seal at the exit port opening.

33. 33. The system of claim 32, wherein the frangible film is a paper material configured to dissolve upon contact with urine, such that contact between urine and the paper material during use breaks the film seal and allows urine to be discharged from the urine collection bag through the exit port opening.

34. 33. The system of claim 32, wherein the exit port includes a piercing member coupled to the exit port, the piercing member configured to pierce the frangible film, thereby breaking the film seal and allowing urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the exit port opening.

35. 35. The system of claim 34, wherein the piercing member includes a piercing member body defining a lumen of the piercing member, the piercing member configured to couple with the outlet port such that the lumen of the piercing member is in fluid communication with the outlet port opening.

36. the outlet includes a first pull tab coupled to the front panel and a corresponding second pull tab coupled to the rear panel; each of the first pull tab and the second pull tab extends away from a corner of the urine collection bag; 9. The system of claim 8, wherein, in use, pulling the first pull tab and the second pull tab away from each other breaks the seal around the corner that defines the outlet opening of the urine collection bag, allowing urine to be drained from the urine collection bag through the outlet opening.

37. 37. The system of claim 36, wherein the first pull tab and the second pull tab each include a finger hole.

38. A urine collection bag, an upper end and a lower end, the urine collection bag being configured to couple to a urinary catheter by a hub at the upper end; an inlet opening coupled to the hub, the inlet opening being in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub; an outlet configured to transition from a closed state to an open state to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag; a storage bag detachably attached to the urine collection bag, the storage bag configured to receive the urinary catheter and the urine collection bag in a stored state into the storage bag through an opening of the storage bag.

39. 39. The bag of claim 38, wherein the urine collection bag is configured to be rolled up from the bottom end to the top end to transition the urine collection bag from a use state to a storage state.

40. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the storage bag is releasably attached to the bottom end of the urine collection bag.

41. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the storage bag is releasably attached to the urine collection bag along a tear line.

42. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the storage bag is releasably attached to either the front panel or the back panel of the urine collection bag.

43. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the storage bag includes a closure mechanism configured to securely contain the urine collection bag within the storage bag.

44. 44. The bag of claim 43, wherein the closure mechanism includes a displaceable seal member configured to define a fluid-tight seal of the storage bag opening when displaced across the storage bag opening.

45. 39. The bag of claim 38, wherein the urine collection bag includes a handle disposed along a periphery of the urine collection bag, the handle defining a finger loop.

46. 46. ​​The bag of claim 45, wherein the handle extends away from the periphery.

47. 47. The bag of claim 45 or 46, wherein the handle is located along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag.

48. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the hub includes a one-way valve aligned with the hub lumen, the one-way valve configured to allow urine to flow through the hub lumen into the urine collection bag and to prevent urine from flowing through the hub lumen out of the urine collection bag.

49. The hub includes: a first hub portion connected to the urine collection bag; a second hub portion configured to couple to the urinary catheter; 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the first hub portion and the second hub portion define a continuity of the lumen of the hub when the first hub portion and the second hub portion are coupled to one another.

50. 50. The bag of claim 49, wherein the second hub portion is removably coupled to the first hub portion.

51. 50. The bag of claim 49, wherein the second hub portion is hingedly coupled to the first hub portion such that rotation of the second hub portion relative to the first hub portion transitions the first and second hub portions between a coupled state and a decoupled state.

52. the first hub portion includes a side port in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub; the first hub portion and the second hub portion are slidably coupled to one another such that the second hub portion is slidable between a depressed position relative to the first hub portion and an extended position relative to the first hub portion; when the second hub portion is in the extended state, the side port is in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub, thereby allowing urine to flow out of the urine collection bag through the side port; 50. The bag of claim 49, wherein when the second hub portion is in the depressed position, the side port is not in fluid communication with the lumen of the hub, thereby preventing urine from flowing out of the urine collection bag through the side port.

53. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the urine collection bag is longitudinally stretchable between the storage state and the use state.

54. 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the urine collection bag is folded longitudinally in the storage state.

55. 39. The bag of claim 38, wherein the urine collection bag includes one or more straps configured to wrap around the urine collection bag in the storage state.

56. 56. The bag of claim 55, wherein the one or more straps extend away from a periphery of the urine collection bag.

57. each of the one or more straps includes one or more fastening holes extending therethrough; 57. A bag according to claim 55 or 56, wherein the one or more fastening holes are configured to threadably receive the respective straps therethrough for securing the respective straps.

58. 57. The bag of claim 55 or 56, wherein the one or more straps include an attachment device including a snap fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener.

59. the urine collection bag includes a rod extending along a lower periphery of the urine collection bag; 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the rod allows a user to roll up the urine collection bag from the bottom end to the top end.

60. the outlet includes a weakened band extending around a corner of the urine collection bag; the frangible band includes a pull tab configured to tear the frangible band when pulled by a user; Tearing the frangible band breaks the seal around the corner that defines the outlet opening of the urine collection bag; 40. A bag according to claim 38 or 39, wherein the outlet opening allows urine to drain from the urine collection bag.

61. 61. The bag of claim 60, wherein the frangible band is tethered to the urine collection bag.

62. The outlet is an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with the interior of the urine collection bag; 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, including an outlet cap sealably coupled to the outlet port, the outlet cap configured to separate from the outlet port to allow urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening.

63. 63. The bag of claim 62, wherein the outlet cap is hingedly connected to the outlet port.

64. 63. The bag of claim 62, wherein the outlet cap is threadably coupled to the outlet port.

65. the outlet includes an outlet port defining an outlet port opening in fluid communication with the interior of the urine collection bag; 40. The bag of claim 38 or 39, wherein the exit port includes a frangible film extending across the exit port, the frangible film defining a film seal at the exit port opening.

66. 66. The bag of claim 65, wherein the frangible film is a paper material configured to dissolve on contact with urine, such that contact between urine and the paper material during use breaks the film seal and allows urine to be discharged from the urine collection bag through the exit port opening.

67. 66. The bag of claim 65, wherein the outlet port includes a piercing member coupled to the outlet port, the piercing member configured to pierce the frangible film, thereby breaking the film seal and allowing urine to drain from the urine collection bag through the outlet port opening.

68. 68. The bag of claim 67, wherein the piercing member includes a piercing member body defining a lumen of the piercing member, the piercing member configured to couple with the outlet port such that the lumen of the piercing member is in fluid communication with the outlet port opening.

69. the outlet includes a first pull tab coupled to the front panel and a corresponding second pull tab coupled to the rear panel; each of the first pull tab and the second pull tab extends away from a corner of the urine collection bag; 43. The bag of claim 42, wherein, in use, pulling the first pull tab and the second pull tab away from each other breaks the seal around the corner that defines the outlet opening of the urine collection bag, allowing urine to be drained from the urine collection bag through the outlet opening.

70. 70. The bag of claim 69, wherein the first pull tab and the second pull tab each include a finger hole.

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