Male external catheter and antimicrobial insert therefor

Details Male external catheter and antimicrobial insert therefor Male external catheter and antimicrobial insert therefor

1988-03-28

1990-06-12

Kruter, Jerome L.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

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

128844, 128885, A61F 544

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049329480

ABSTRACT:
A male external catheter having an insert of flexible plastic secured within the funnel-shaped end portion of the catheter. The insert reinforces the catheter's end portion and carries an antimicrobial agent to reduce risks of urinary tract infection for the wearer.

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