Method of applying a male incontinence device

Details Method of applying a male incontinence device Method of applying a male incontinence device

1983-05-24

1986-05-20

Kruter, J. L.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

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

A61F 544

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045898758

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method are disclosed for directing urine from an incontinent male patient to a discharge tube. The apparatus comprises a sheath made of a thin, flexible membrane and having a tapered portion and a cylindrical portion. The tapered portion engages the base of the patient's penis and the cylindrical portion is folded over the tapered portion to provide additional sealing force and to extend outwardly to form a surge chamber. According to the disclosed method, the tapered portion is first moved over the glans penis to a position on the base of the penis. The cylindrical portion is then folded over the tapered portion to provide the surge chamber.

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Catalog Cut, "Bard-McGuire Urinal", Bard Home Health Division C. R. Bard, Inc., Berkeley Heights, N.J. 07922, 12-1979.
Catalog Cut, "New Uro-San Plus Male External Catheter" Mentor Corp. 1499 West River Road North Minneapolis, Minn., 55411.

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