Urine retention and collection devices for incontinent women
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1. A feminine care device for collecting urine comprising:
- a reservoir defining a recess for receiving urine, said reservoir having a rim configured for adhesion to a periurethral surface, a tab depending from said reservoir for engagement within a vaginal opening and a drain for selectively draining urine from said reservoir.
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Abstract
A feminine care device for collecting urine including a reservoir defining a recess for receiving urine. The reservoir has a rim and flange configured for periurethral sealing and adhesion to the labia minora, respectively. A tab depends from the reservoir for engagement and adhesion to the anterior vaginal wall. A drain for selectively draining urine from the reservoir is provided.
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22 Claims
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1. A feminine care device for collecting urine comprising:
a reservoir defining a recess for receiving urine, said reservoir having a rim configured for adhesion to a periurethral surface, a tab depending from said reservoir for engagement within a vaginal opening and a drain for selectively draining urine from said reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A feminine care device for urine collection, comprising:
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a) a securing portion having a rim defining an inlet and configured to surround a urethra and engage a periurethral surface, wherein an adhesive applied to the rim creates a seal with the periurethral surface;
b) a tab adjacent to the rim which is sized and configured for insertion into a vaginal opening to secure a position of the securing portion; and
c) a collection portion depending from the rim for receiving urine passing through the inlet, the collection portion having a drain for discharging urine from the collection portion. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for collecting urine, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a collection device having a securing portion with a rim defining an inlet and configured to surround a urethra and engage a periurethral surface, and a tab adjacent to the rim which is sized and configured for insertion into a vaginal opening to secure a position of the securing portion;
b) applying an adhesive to the rim;
c) adhering the rim to the periurethral surface to create a seal therewith; and
d) inserting the tab into the vaginal opening. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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