Method of use of external female catheter system with integrated suction regulator
US11547788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for automatically removing by suction urine voided by a female. The system includes an integrated external catheter and suction regulator unit. The external catheter is applied at the female's urethra opening to receive urine voided by the female. The suction regulator is connected to a receptacle for collecting the urine and is operative to regulate suction applied to the canister from a hospitals' suction line to a regulated value which is applied the external female catheter, whereupon urine from the external female catheter is carried by the regulated suction through the suction regulator and into the receptacle. The external catheter includes an internal suction tube and an external removable and replaceable liquid permeable cover located on the internal suction tube. The external catheter is malleable so that it can be conformed to the anatomy of the female.
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