External single-use catheter

Details External single-use catheter External single-use catheter

1987-07-16

1988-12-13

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

604327, 128767, A61F 544

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047908343

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an external single-use, disposable male catheter, comprising a pliable plastic container having a closed end and an opening so as to receive a fluid, an absorbent, and an interior partition separating the closed end and the opening to retain the absorbent. The partition is water-permeable and is optionally disintegrable when contacted with urine. Additionally, a closure means is provided which includes a layer of foam attached to the plastic at the opening and having a vapor-permeable adhesive on the other side for adhering to itself and skin.

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patent: 3613123 (1971-10-01), Langstrom
patent: 3788324 (1974-01-01), Lim
patent: 4387726 (1983-06-01), Denard

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