Patent classifications
A61F5/451
Receptacles having tear-controlling features
A urinary collection receptacle (10,50,650) with a handle seal (22,52,654) defining a handle opening is provided with one or more tear-controlling features to prevent a user from tearing through the handle seal when creating a spout to empty urine. The receptacle is be configured to require a user to create a generally linear tear (30) that extends from one edge (16) of the bag to the opposite edge (18) without passing through the handle seal. Alternatively a tear-stopping formation (62) is positioned adjacent to the handle seal to terminate a fear propagating toward the handle seal. Alternatively, a tear-starting formation (652) is positioned adjacent to the handle seal to direct a tear away from the handle seal. Such a receptacle further includes a frangible region that can be broken to dissociate a torn portion of the receptacle from the remainder of the receptacle.
Receptacles having tear-controlling features
A urinary collection receptacle (10,50,650) with a handle seal (22,52,654) defining a handle opening is provided with one or more tear-controlling features to prevent a user from tearing through the handle seal when creating a spout to empty urine. The receptacle is be configured to require a user to create a generally linear tear (30) that extends from one edge (16) of the bag to the opposite edge (18) without passing through the handle seal. Alternatively a tear-stopping formation (62) is positioned adjacent to the handle seal to terminate a fear propagating toward the handle seal. Alternatively, a tear-starting formation (652) is positioned adjacent to the handle seal to direct a tear away from the handle seal. Such a receptacle further includes a frangible region that can be broken to dissociate a torn portion of the receptacle from the remainder of the receptacle.
URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A SIZING DEVICE
Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for fluid collection such as urine. A urine collection system (100) includes a urine collection device (102) and a sizing device (150) secured or securable to the urine collection device (100). The sizing device (150) includes a body (152) and a recess (185). The body (152) has a distal end (160) and an attachment end (155) distal to the distal end (160). The attachment end (155) defines an opening (180), and the recess (185) extends into the body (152) from the opening (180). The recess (185) is sized and dimensioned to receive a portion of the urine collection device (102) and secure the sizing device (150) to the urine collection device (102).
URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A SIZING DEVICE
Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for fluid collection such as urine. A urine collection system (100) includes a urine collection device (102) and a sizing device (150) secured or securable to the urine collection device (100). The sizing device (150) includes a body (152) and a recess (185). The body (152) has a distal end (160) and an attachment end (155) distal to the distal end (160). The attachment end (155) defines an opening (180), and the recess (185) extends into the body (152) from the opening (180). The recess (185) is sized and dimensioned to receive a portion of the urine collection device (102) and secure the sizing device (150) to the urine collection device (102).
A FLUID COLLECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A GARMENT AND A FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE
Example fluid collection systems and methods of use are described. The fluid collection system includes a garment and a fluid collection device. The garment is configured to be worn on a pelvis of a user, and includes at least a crotch portion having an inner surface and at least one of a strap partially defining a through hole between the strap and the inner surface or a pocket on the inner surface of the crotch portion. The at least one of the strap or the pocket are positioned on the crotch portion of the garment and the fluid collection device is sized to position the opening and the fluid permeable body proximate to a urethra of the user.
FECAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Fecal management methods and apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) are described herein. The fecal management apparatuses may apply one or more fecal removal cycles of suction and irrigation (and in some examples air) to actively remove fecal material. The apparatus may control the timing of delivery of the fecal removal cycles as well as the parameters of the applied suction, irrigation and/or air within and between fecal removal cycles.
FECAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Fecal management methods and apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) are described herein. The fecal management apparatuses may apply one or more fecal removal cycles of suction and irrigation (and in some examples air) to actively remove fecal material. The apparatus may control the timing of delivery of the fecal removal cycles as well as the parameters of the applied suction, irrigation and/or air within and between fecal removal cycles.
FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES INCLUDING A DRY ADHESIVE REGION, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Example fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods of use are described. The fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a rear region and a front region at least partially defining an opening and positioned on the fluid impermeable barrier to be at least proximate to a urethra of a user. The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber and an aperture sized and dimensioned to receive a conduit therethrough. The fluid collection device includes a fluid permeable body 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. The fluid collection device includes a dry adhesive region positioned on the rear region of the fluid impermeable barrier at least partially distal to the opening to interface a garment worn by the user.
FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES INCLUDING A DRY ADHESIVE REGION, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Example fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods of use are described. The fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a rear region and a front region at least partially defining an opening and positioned on the fluid impermeable barrier to be at least proximate to a urethra of a user. The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber and an aperture sized and dimensioned to receive a conduit therethrough. The fluid collection device includes a fluid permeable body 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. The fluid collection device includes a dry adhesive region positioned on the rear region of the fluid impermeable barrier at least partially distal to the opening to interface a garment worn by the user.
Method and a receptacle bag for emptying a urinary bag
A drainage hag system for urinary collection comprises a urinary drainage bag (14) comprising a first inlet (16) and an inlet valve for regulating a flow of urine from a catheter (12) into the urinary drainage bog (14) via the first inlet, an outlet (22) and an outlet valve (24) for regulating a flow of urine (20) out of the urinary drainage bag (14). The drainage bug system further comprises a receptacle bag (26) of a foil or sheet material for emptying the urinary drainage bag (14) and comprising a receptacle compartment (28) for storing urine, and a connector for providing a connection between the receptacle bag (26) and the urinary drainage hag (14). The connector provides a second inlet constituting a receptacle inlet to the receptacle compartment (28) when connected to the receptacle hag (26) such that urine can flow into the receptacle compartment (28).