Provided are devices and methods suitable for immobilizing tissue and for use in non-invasive methods of assessing lower urinary tract symptoms as well as in surgical application.

The present relates to a method, system and a device for non-invasive detection of urine flow from the bladder into the kidney(s). The method, system and device rely on measurements made at distinct time points and can be used to detect Vesicoureteral reflux. The method, system and device are designed to detect changes in urine volume in the ureter(s), bladder and/or kidney(s). The method and device measure conductivity changes by bioelectrical impedance or electrical impedance tomography technology.

A fluid container measurement system is disclosed. The fluid container measurement system is configured to suspend a load measurement assembly a distance above a support surface. The load measurement assembly houses a load cell and a measurement control circuit. The measurement control circuit is coupled to the load cell and configured to receive electrical signals indicative of a force imposed on the load cell. Electrical signals generated by the load cell indicative of the force exerted on the load cell can be used to measure the fluid container attached to the load cell linkage member.

A method for quantifying a content of hydrophobic components contained in a liquid using a contact area diffusion factor (CADF) of a droplet of the liquid to a solid surface is provided. In addition, the obtained content of the hydrophobic components provides information about prediction for possibility of developing a metabolic disease or dementia, or information about the incidence or progression of a metabolic disease or dementia.

A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.

Improved urine output collection apparatus and monitoring device features are provided. The disposable urine collection apparatus includes a collection reservoir and a diverter for controlling the flow of urine to a first passageway of the diverter in a first position and to a second passageway of the diverter in a second position, wherein the first passageway is fluidly interconnected to the collection reservoir. The disposable urine collection apparatus may include a cartridge having an internal chamber and inlet and outlet members interconnected to the cartridge, wherein the inlet member is selectively, fluidly interconnectable to the second passageway of the diverter, and wherein the outlet member is selectively, fluidly interconnectable to the collection reservoir. The monitoring device is interconnectable with the cartridge and operable to monitor a volume and/or level of urine collected within the cartridge. The cartridge may include a front portion and a reduced-width projecting portion extending rearwardly from the front portion. The projecting portion of the cartridge may be received within a recessed portion of the monitoring device. The monitoring device may include at least light source (e.g. a laser diode) for emitting a fan beam light signal into the projecting portion and a light detector array (e.g. a charge coupled device) for detection of the fan beam light signal and output of signals employable to determine a volume and/or level of collected urine.

Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids and assessing health are described and generally comprise a drainage tube in fluid communication with at least one opening near or at a distal end of a catheter, a pump in fluid communication with the drainage tube and configured to apply a negative pressure to the drainage tube, and a valve configured for unidirectional flow and in fluid communication with the drainage tube. A controller is configured to actuate the pump to apply the negative pressure for clearing an airlock and to monitor a urine output from the patient over a first predetermined period of time above a urine output threshold and over a second predetermined period of time below the urine output threshold. The controller may determine a risk of acute kidney injury if the urine output below the urine output threshold exceeds the second predetermined period of time.

A diagnostic sheet for use in conjunction with a disposable absorbent garment is disclosed. The diagnostic sheet may be operable to wick fluid vertically, and includes one or more diagnostic elements and a radio frequency identification device (RFID). The one or more diagnostic elements may be integrated with the diagnostic sheet and positioned at a first region of the diagnostic sheet, and the RFID may be integrated with the diagnostic sheet and positioned proximate the first region. In the presence of the fluid, each of the one or more diagnostic elements may be configured to indicate a result of a particular diagnostic test. In the presence of the fluid, the RFID may be configured to provide an indication that the fluid wicked by the diagnostic sheet has reached the one or more diagnostic elements.

A device and system for treating lower urinary tract symptoms is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a uroflowmeter configured to collect first user data related to a urinary characteristic of the user. The first user data is collected prior to the user receiving an intervention for the lower urinary tract symptoms. The system includes a processing element associated with a medical provider device. The processing element is configured to: receive the first user data; generate a user study, including monitoring protocol, based at least in part on the first user data; receive, from the uroflowmeter, second user data related to the urinary characteristic of the user collected in response to the monitoring protocol; compare the second user data relative to the monitoring protocol; determine a difference based on the comparison; generate a communication related to the difference; and transmit the communication to a user device.

Catheter monitor integration with patient support systems, such as patient beds, and with other healthcare communication systems including hand hygiene systems is provided. A patient bed that transmits bed data and catheter monitor data is disclosed. When catheter tubing is connected to a catheter monitor integrated into a patient bed, the bed automatically implements a falls prevention protocol. A countdown timer pertaining to removal of catheter tubing from a patient is displayed on one or more display devices. Monitoring for caregiver handwashing compliance in connection with use of a catheter monitor or a catheter kit is also provided.