Example fluid collection devices and methods of assembling the fluid collection devices are described. The fluid collection devices include a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier has a shore A durometer hardness of less than about (15). The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber and an opening extending therethrough that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a urethra of a subject. The fluid permeable body is positioned at least partially within the chamber to extend across at least a portion of the opening and configured to wick fluid away from the opening.

Example fluid collection devices and methods of assembling the fluid collection devices are described. The fluid collection devices include a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier has a shore A durometer hardness of less than about (15). The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber and an opening extending therethrough that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a urethra of a subject. The fluid permeable body is positioned at least partially within the chamber to extend across at least a portion of the opening and configured to wick fluid away from the opening.

A urine removal device includes a pouch with a proximal opening that provides access to an internal compartment of the pouch that is suitable to contain urine. A fluid diverter system is disposed inside of the pouch and extends from the proximal portion of the pouch, where it interfaces via an outlet conduit member to the environment outside of the pouch, to the distal end of the pouch where it draws in urine from the pouch. The pouch has at least one air port to allow air flow through the device to support suction that is applied inside of the pouch. The fluid diverter system has at least one conduit member configured to draw urine from the distal portion of the pouch up to the proximal end of the pouch, and into the outlet conduit member where it exits the fluid collection device.

A urine removal device includes a pouch with a proximal opening that provides access to an internal compartment of the pouch that is suitable to contain urine. A fluid diverter system is disposed inside of the pouch and extends from the proximal portion of the pouch, where it interfaces via an outlet conduit member to the environment outside of the pouch, to the distal end of the pouch where it draws in urine from the pouch. The pouch has at least one air port to allow air flow through the device to support suction that is applied inside of the pouch. The fluid diverter system has at least one conduit member configured to draw urine from the distal portion of the pouch up to the proximal end of the pouch, and into the outlet conduit member where it exits the fluid collection device.

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 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.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies that include at least one inflation device, methods for using the same, and systems including the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes at least one bladder having one or more walls defining an interior region. The inflation device also includes at least one valve configured to selectively permit flow of at least one inflation fluid into and out of the interior region to switch the at least one bladder between a first state and a second state.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies that include at least one inflation device, methods for using the same, and systems including the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes at least one bladder having one or more walls defining an interior region. The inflation device also includes at least one valve configured to selectively permit flow of at least one inflation fluid into and out of the interior region to switch the at least one bladder between a first state and a second state.

Two cylindrical parts (2, 3) are provided which are able to be coupled to each other with an axial sliding movement, of which, a first outer part (2) includes securing means (21) for the menstrual cup (4) to be placed, and a second inner part (3), which includes pushing means (31) which deploy the menstrual cup (4) from the securing means (21). The outer part (2) has an inner through hollow (22) suitable for receiving the inner part (3) in a fitted manner. The securing means (21) are made up of corresponding elastic arms which emerge parallel from the distal end (2a) of said part (2). The proximal end (2b) of the external part (2) has a smooth section (23). The appendages (31) of the inner part (3) have a perimeter edge and a length. The inner part (3) has an inner perforation (34) for inserting a thread-like element of the menstrual cup (4) as extraction means (4a).

A menstrual cup includes a receptacle having an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface defining at least in part an interior cavity adapted for collecting fluid, the receptacle further extending from an open top end to a closed bottom end, the open top end having a predetermined diameter, the receptacle further including an upper rim portion at the open top end of the receptacle, and a main portion defining a decreasing diameter of the interior cavity while extending downwards from the open top end to the closed bottom end of the receptacle. Furthermore, the receptacle is at least partly formed of a renewable thermoplastic elastomer.