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WO2025048789A1 - Dispositifs de collecte de fluide à support structural - Google Patents

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WO2025048789A1
WO2025048789A1 PCT/US2023/031432 US2023031432W WO2025048789A1 WO 2025048789 A1 WO2025048789 A1 WO 2025048789A1 US 2023031432 W US2023031432 W US 2023031432W WO 2025048789 A1 WO2025048789 A1 WO 2025048789A1
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Camille NEWTON
Raymond Newton
Claire GLOECKNER
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/44—Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices
    • A61F5/451—Genital or anal receptacles
    • A61F5/455—Genital or anal receptacles for collecting urine or discharge from female member
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/44—Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices
    • A61F5/443—Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices having adhesive seals for securing to the body, e.g. of hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/44—Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices
    • A61F5/451—Genital or anal receptacles

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  • An individual may have limited or impaired mobility such that typical urination processes are challenging or impossible.
  • the individual may have surgery or a disability that impairs mobility.
  • the individual may have restricted travel conditions such as those experience by pilots, drivers, and workers in hazardous areas. Additionally, fluid collection from the individual may be needed for monitoring purposes or clinical testing.
  • Bed pans and urinary catheters such as a Foley catheter, may be used to address some of these circumstances.
  • bed pans and urinary catheters have several problems associated therewith.
  • bed pans may be prone to discomfort, spills, and other hygiene issues.
  • Urinary catheters be may be uncomfortable, painful, and may cause urinary tract infections.
  • Embodiments described herein relate to fluid collection devices, systems, and methods utilizing a support member to achieve and maintain a selected shape of the fluid collection device.
  • a fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber therein and an opening therethrough.
  • the fluid collection device includes a fluid permeable body disposed in the chamber.
  • the fluid collection device includes a conduit disposed within the chamber.
  • the fluid collection device includes an attachment pad having an attachment material disposed thereon configured to attach to a user.
  • the fluid collection device includes one or more support members extending from the attachment pad into the fluid impermeable barrier, the one or more support members including a semi-rigid and ductile material.
  • a system for fluid collection includes a fluid collection device.
  • the fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber therein and an opening therethrough.
  • the fluid collection device includes a fluid permeable body disposed in the chamber.
  • the fluid collection device includes a conduit disposed within the chamber.
  • the fluid collection device includes an attachment pad having an attachment material disposed thereon configured to attach to a user.
  • the fluid collection device includes one or more support members extending from the attachment pad into the fluid impermeable barrier, the one or more support members including a semi-rigid and ductile material.
  • the system includes a fluid collection device a fluid storage container.
  • the system includes a fluid collection device a vacuum source.
  • a method for collecting fluid includes positioning an opening of a fluid collection device adjacent to a urethra of a user.
  • the fluid collection device of the method includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber therein and the opening therethrough; a fluid permeable body disposed in the chamber; a conduit disposed within the chamber; an attachment pad having an attachment material disposed thereon configured to attach to a user; and one or more support members extending from the attachment pad into the fluid impermeable barrier, the support member including a semi-rigid and ductile material.
  • the method includes securing the fluid collection device to the user.
  • the method includes receiving fluids from the urethra into the fluid collection device.
  • FIG. 1A is an isometric view of a fluid collection device having one or more support members and an attachment pad secured thereto, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. IB is a top view of the fluid collection device of FIG. 1A, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1C is a cross sectional view of the fluid collection device of FIG. 1A taken along the plane A-A, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. ID is a front view of a user with the fluid collection device of FIGS. 1A- 1C positioned thereon.
  • FIG. 2 is a front broken view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a front broken view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a front partial view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a front partial view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a front partial view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a front partial view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a front partial view of a fluid collection device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a system for fluid collection, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flow diagram of a method to collect fluid, according to an embodiment.
  • FIGS. 11-13 are front views of a fluid collection device at different points during positioning an opening of a fluid collection device adjacent to a urethra of a user, according to an embodiment.
  • Embodiments described herein relate to fluid collection devices, systems, and methods utilizing a support member and an attachment pad.
  • the support member is used to manipulate and maintain the shape of the fluid collection device and to promote correct positioning of the fluid collection device on the user.
  • the fluid collection devices disclosed herein are used to collect fluids from a user, such as urine, vaginal discharge, penile discharge, reproductive fluids, blood, sweat, or other bodily fluids.
  • the fluid collection devices described herein effectively and efficiently collect fluid from a user when the fluid collection device is held at least proximate to (e.g., adjacent to) the urethra of the user by the combination of the attachment pad(s) and support member(s).
  • the fluid collection devices include an attachment pad having an attachment material disposed thereon to attach to a user.
  • the support member is connected to the attachment pad and the fluid collection device. Upon manipulation with sufficient force to bend the support member, the support member and fluid impermeable device disposed thereover may be shaped to match the anatomy of a user along the sagittal plane.
  • the attachment pad may be attached to the user and the shape of the support member maintains an opening of the fluid collection device at least proximate to the urethra of the user.
  • the attachment pad(s) may be positioned on one or both of the conduit or support member(s) of the fluid collection device thereby allowing attachment to the abdominal, pubic, or pelvic area of the user while the support member(s) maintain the positioning of the opening proximate to the urethra of the user. Once attached to the user or user, the one or more attachment pads also prevent dislodgement of the fluid collection device from the desired position against the user.
  • Systems for collecting urine using the devices disclosed herein utilize the fluid collection devices disclosed herein and one or both of a vacuum source and a storage container to receive, remove, and collect bodily fluids using the fluid collection device.
  • the fluid collection devices and systems disclosed herein may be used in methods to collect bodily fluids from a user.
  • FIG. 1A is an isometric view of a fluid collection device 100 having one or more support members 160 and an attachment pad 140 secured thereto, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. IB is a top view of the fluid collection device 100 of FIG. 1A, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1C is a cross sectional view of the fluid collection device 100 of FIG. 1A taken along the plane A-A, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 100 is configured to receive fluids from a female or a male having a buried penis.
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes a fluid impermeable barrier 102 at least partially defining a chamber 104 therein and having an opening 106 therethrough.
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes a fluid permeable body 120 and conduit 108 disposed in the chamber 104.
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes an attachment pad having an attachment material disposed thereon configured to attach to a user.
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes at least one support member 160 extending from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes a first end region 125 and a second end region 127.
  • the support member 160 may extend to the second end region 127.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may store the fluids in the chamber 104.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may be formed of any suitable fluid impermeable materials, such as a fluid impermeable polymer (e.g., silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, a polycarbonate, etc.), polyurethane films, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane, another suitable material, or combinations thereof.
  • a fluid impermeable polymer e.g., silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, a polycarbonate, etc.
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 substantially prevents the fluids from exiting the portions of the chamber 104 that are spaced from the opening 106.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 is flexible, thereby enabling the fluid collection device 100 to bend or curve when positioned against the body of a user.
  • Example fluid impermeable barriers may include, but are not limited to, a fluid impermeable barrier including at least one of Versaflex CL 2000X TPE, Dynaflex G6713 TPE, or Silpuran 6000/05 A/B silicone.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may be air permeable.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may be formed of a hydrophobic material that defines a plurality of pores.
  • one or more portions of at least the outer surface of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may be formed from a soft and/or smooth material, thereby reducing chaffing.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may include markings thereon, such as one or more markings to aid a user in aligning the device 100 on the user. For example, a line on the fluid impermeable barrier 102 (e.g., opposite the opening 106) may allow a healthcare professional to align the opening 106 over the urethra of the user or with the support member(s) 160.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 at least partially defines the chamber 104 (e.g., interior region, shown in FIG. 1C) and includes an inward border or edge 129 defining an opening 106.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may be tubular, such as substantially cylindrical, in shape between the first end region 125 and the second end region 127.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may include other shapes, such as one of more substantially planar surfaces, triangular, or other suitable shapes.
  • the opening 106 is formed in and extends longitudinally through the fluid impermeable barrier 102, thereby enabling fluids to enter the chamber 104 from outside of the fluid collection device 100.
  • the opening 106 may be configured to be positioned at least proximate to (e.g., adjacent to) the opening of a female urethra or over the opening of a urethra of a male (e.g., male having a buried penis or micropenis).
  • FIG. ID is a front view of a user 150 with the fluid collection device 100 of FIGS. 1A-1C positioned thereon.
  • the user 150 may be a female user as shown.
  • the fluid collection device 100 may be positioned at least proximate to the urethra and urine may enter the interior region of the fluid collection device 100 via the opening 106.
  • the fluid collection device 100 is configured to receive the fluids into the chamber 104 via the opening 106.
  • the opening 106 may exhibit an elongated shape that is configured to extend from a first location below the urethral opening (e.g., at or near the anus or below the vaginal opening) to a second location above the urethral opening e.g., above the labia or at or near the pubic bone/pubic symphysis).
  • the opening 106 may exhibit an elongated shape, thereby only permitting the flow of the fluids along a path that corresponds to the elongated shape of the opening 106.
  • the opening may extend longitudinally along the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • the opening 106 in the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may exhibit a width that is measured transverse to the longitudinal direction and may be at least about 10% of the circumference of the fluid collection device 100, such as about 25% to about 50%, about 40% to about 60%, about 50% to about 75%, about 65% to about 85%, or about 75% to about 100% of the circumference of the fluid collection device 100.
  • the opening 106 may exhibit a width that is greater than 50% of the circumference of the fluid collection device 100 since the vacuum (e.g., suction) through the conduit 108 pulls the fluid into the conduit 108.
  • the opening 106 may be vertically oriented (e.g., having a major axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device 100).
  • the opening 106 may be horizontally oriented (e.g., having a major axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device 100).
  • the inward border or edge 129 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 defines the opening 106.
  • the edge 129 may include two opposing arced portions, the arc portions following the outer circumference or periphery of the substantially cylindrical fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes a fluid permeable body 120 or layer disposed in the chamber 104.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may cover or extend across at least a portion (e.g., all) of the opening 106.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may be configured to wick any fluid away from the opening 106, thereby preventing the fluid from escaping the chamber 104.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 also may wick the fluid generally towards an interior of the chamber 104, as discussed in more detail below.
  • a portion of the fluid permeable body 120 may define a portion of an outer surface of the fluid collection device 100.
  • the portion of the fluid permeable body 120 defining the portion of the outer surface of the fluid collection device 100 may be the portion of the fluid permeable body 120 exposed by the opening 106 that contacts the user.
  • the portion of the fluid permeable device defining the portion of the outer surface of the fluid collection device 100 may be free from coverage by gauze or other fluid permeable material at the opening.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may include any material that may wick the fluid.
  • the permeable properties referred to herein may be wicking, capillary action, diffusion, or other similar properties or processes, and are referred to herein as “permeable” and/or “wicking.” Such “wicking” may exclude absorption into the fluid permeable material.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may include a one-way fluid movement fabric. As such, the fluid permeable body 120 may remove fluid from the area around the urethra, thereby leaving the urethra dry.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may enable the fluid to flow generally towards a reservoir 122 of void space formed within the chamber 104.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may include a porous or fibrous material, such as hydrophilic polyolefin.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 consists of or consists essentially of a porous or fibrous material, such as hydrophilic polyolefin.
  • polyolefin examples include, but are not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyisobutylene, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer, or combinations thereof.
  • the porous or fibrous material may be extruded into a substantially cylindrically shape to fit within the chamber 104 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may include varying densities or dimensions.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may be manufactured according to various manufacturing methods, such as molding, extrusion, or sintering.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may include two or more layers of fluid permeable materials.
  • the fluid collection device 100 may include a fluid permeable membrane 128 covering or wrapping around at least a portion of a fluid permeable support 126.
  • the fluid permeable membrane 128 and the fluid permeable support 126 may be disposed in the chamber 104.
  • the fluid permeable membrane 128 may cover or extend across at least a portion (e.g., all) of the opening 106.
  • the fluid permeable membrane 128 may be configured to wick any fluid away from the opening 106, thereby preventing the fluid from escaping the chamber 104.
  • the permeable properties referred to herein may be wicking, capillary action, diffusion, or other similar properties or processes, and are referred to herein as “permeable” and/or “wicking.”
  • at least one of the fluid permeable membrane 128 or the fluid permeable support 126 includes nylon configured to wick fluid away from the opening 106.
  • the material of the fluid permeable membrane 128 and the fluid permeable support 126 also may include natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, silk, bamboo, or the like. In such examples, the material of the fluid permeable membrane 128 and the fluid permeable support 126 may have a coating to prevent or limit absorption of fluid into the material, such as a water repellent coating.
  • Such “wicking” may not include absorption into the fluid permeable material(s).
  • substantially no absorption of fluid into the fluid permeable material may take place after the material is exposed to the fluid and removed from the fluid for a time.
  • the term “substantially no absorption” may allow for nominal amounts of absorption of fluid into the fluid permeable material (e.g., absorbency), such as about 30 wt% of the dry weight of the fluid permeable material, about 20 wt%, about 10 wt%, about 7 wt%, about 5 wt%, about 3 wt%, about 2 wt%, about 1 wt%, or about 0.5 wt% of the dry weight of the fluid permeable material.
  • the fluid permeable membrane 128 may include any material that may wick the fluid.
  • the fluid permeable membrane 128 may include fabric, such as a gauze (e.g. , a silk, linen, polymer based materials such as polyester, or cotton gauze), another soft fabric (e.g. Jersey knit fabric or the like), or another smooth fabric (e.g. , rayon, satin, or the like).
  • a gauze e.g. a silk, linen, polymer based materials such as polyester, or cotton gauze
  • another soft fabric e.g. Jersey knit fabric or the like
  • another smooth fabric e.g. , rayon, satin, or the like.
  • Forming the fluid permeable membrane 128 from gauze, soft fabric, and/or smooth fabric may reduce chaffing caused by the fluid collection device 100.
  • Embodiments of fluid permeable membranes, fluid permeable supports, chambers, and their shapes and configurations are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No.
  • Hie fluid permeable membrane 128 and fluid permeable support 126 may also wick the fluid generally towards an interior of the chamber 104.
  • the fluid permeable support 126 may have a higher wicking ability than the fluid permeable membrane 128.
  • Hie fluid permeable support 126 may include a porous structure, fabric, foam, fibers, or other porous material.
  • the fluid permeable support 126 may include spun polymer fibers, a porous or open-cell polymer foam body, or the like.
  • the fluid permeable support 126 may include natural material, such as any of the natural materials disclosed herein.
  • the fluid permeable support 126 may include a material having a greater stiffness than the fluid permeable membrane 128.
  • the fluid permeable support 126 may include a porous polymer structure (e.g., spun nylon fibers) and the fluid permeable membrane 128 includes gauze about or over the porous nylon structure.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may include two or more layers of fluid permeable materials and include no (or an absence of) more than two layers of material between the opening 106 and the conduit 108 positioned within the fluid permeable body 120.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 includes a singular fluid permeable material. That is, during use, the fluid permeable body 120 extends from the conduit 108 to interface the fluid impermeable barrier 102 and the opening 106. In some embodiments, a majority of the outer surface of the fluid permeable body 120 interfaces with an inner surface of the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • a singular fluid permeable body 120 may be advantageous to multi-layer fluid permeable bodies, which can utilize an airlaid nonwoven pad covered by a ribbed fabric compression bandage, because a singular fluid permeable body 120 reduces the number of components in the fluid collection device 100, reduces the assembly time of the fluid collection device 100, requires shelf-life data for only a single component, and provides a latex-free single component.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 extends continuously between the opening 106 and the reservoir 122 to wick any fluid from the opening 106 directly to the reservoir 122.
  • the fluid collection device 100 in some embodiments, is free from a seal or cushioning ring on the inward edge 129 defining the opening 106.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may store fluids in the reservoir 122 therein.
  • the reservoir 122 is an unoccupied portion of the chamber 104 and is void of other material.
  • the reservoir 122 is defined at least partially by, and between, the fluid permeable body 120 and the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the reservoir 122 may be located at the portion of the chamber 104 that is closest to the inlet 110 (e.g., the second end region). Accordingly, in the embodiment in FIG. 1C, the reservoir 122 is defined by the second body end 123 of the fluid permeable body 120 and the second end region 127 of the interior surface of fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the reservoir 122 may be located at different locations in the chamber 104.
  • the reservoir 122 may be located at the end of the chamber 104 that is closest to the outlet 112.
  • the conduit 108 may extend through the first end region 125 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 and to the reservoir 122 without extending through the fluid permeable body 120.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 may be free from the bore.
  • the fluid collection device 100 may include multiple reservoirs, such as a first reservoir that is located at the portion of the chamber of the chamber 104 that is closest to the inlet 110 (e.g., second end region) and a second reservoir that is located at the portion of the of the chamber 104 that is closest to the outlet 112 (e.g., first end region).
  • the fluid permeable body 120 is spaced from at least a portion of the conduit 108 and the reservoir 122 may be the space between the fluid permeable body 120 and the conduit 108.
  • Other embodiments of reservoirs, fluid impermeable barriers, fluid permeable membranes, fluid permeable bodies, chambers, and their shapes and configurations are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 and the fluid permeable body 120 may be configured to have the conduit 108 at least partially disposed in the chamber 104.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 e.g., fluid permeable support
  • the fluid permeable support 126 of the fluid permeable body 120 defines the bore 202 extending through the fluid permeable body 120 from a first body end 121 of the fluid permeable body 120 to a second body end 123 of the fluid permeable body 120 distal to the first body end 121.
  • the bore 202 extends only partially into the fluid permeable body 120 from the first body end 121 of the fluid permeable body 120.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may define an aperture 124 sized to receive the conduit 108 (e.g., at least one tube).
  • the at least one conduit 108 may be disposed in the chamber 104 via the aperture 124.
  • the aperture 124 may be configured to form an at least substantially fluid tight seal against the conduit 108 or the at least one tube thereby substantially preventing the fluids from escaping the chamber 104.
  • Hie fluid collection device 100 also includes conduit 108 that is at least partially disposed in the chamber 104.
  • the conduit 108 may include a flexible material such as plastic tubing (e.g., medical tubing).
  • plastic tubing may include a thermoplastic elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl acetate, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc., tubing.
  • the conduit 108 may include silicone or latex.
  • the conduit 108 (e.g., a tube) includes an inlet 110 at a second end region 127 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 and an outlet 112 at a first end region 125 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 positioned downstream from the inlet 110.
  • the conduit 108 provides fluid communication between an interior region of the chamber 104 and a fluid storage container (not shown) or a vacuum source (not shown).
  • a fluid storage container not shown
  • a vacuum source not shown
  • the conduit 108 may directly or indirectly fluidly couple the interior region of the chamber 104 and/or the reservoir 122 with the fluid storage container or the vacuum source.
  • the conduit 108 is at least partially disposed in the chamber 104 and interfaces at least a portion of the bore 202 of the fluid permeable body 120.
  • the conduit 108 may extend into the fluid impermeable barrier 102 from the first end region 125 (e.g., proximate to the outlet 112) and may extend through the bore 202 to the second end region 127 (e.g., opposite the first end region 125) to a point proximate to the reservoir 122 such that the inlet 110 is in fluid communication with the reservoir 122.
  • the inlet 110 is positioned in the reservoir 122.
  • the inlet 110 may be positioned flush with or behind an end of the fluid permeable body 120 that partially defines the reservoir 122.
  • the fluid collected in the fluid collection device 100 may be removed from the interior region of the chamber 104 via the conduit 108.
  • the conduit 108 may extend through the fluid permeable body 120 and at least partially into the reservoir 122, as shown in FIG. 1C.
  • the conduit 108 may extend through the fluid permeable body 120 and terminate at or before the second body end 123 of the fluid permeable body 120 such that the conduit 108 does not extend into the reservoir 122 (or the reservoir 122 is absent of the conduit 108).
  • the end of the conduit 108 may be recessed from the second body end 123 of the fluid permeable body 120.
  • the end of the conduit 108 also may be selectively moveable between partially extending into the reservoir 122 and recessed from or flush with the second body end 123 of the fluid permeable body.
  • the conduit 108 is configured to provide fluid communication with and at least partially extend between one or more of a fluid storage containers (not shown) and a vacuum source (not shown).
  • the conduit 108 may be configured to be fluidly coupled to and at least partially extend between one or more of the fluid storage containers and the vacuum source.
  • the conduit 108 is configured to be directly connected to the vacuum source (not shown).
  • the conduit 108 may extend from the fluid impermeable barrier 102 by at least one foot, at least two feet, at least three feet, or at least six feet.
  • the conduit 108 is configured to be indirectly connected to at least one of the fluid storage container (not shown) or the vacuum source (not shown).
  • the conduit may be frosted or opaque (e.g., black) to obscure visibility of the fluids therein.
  • the conduit is secured to a user’s skin with a catheter securement device, such as a STATLOCK® catheter securement device available from C. R. Bard, Inc., including but not limited to those disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,117,163; 6,123,398; and 8,211,063, the disclosures of which are all incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • the inlet 1 10 and the outlet 1 12 are configured to provide fluid communication e.g., directly or indirectly) between the vacuum source (not shown) and the chamber 104 (e.g., the reservoir 122).
  • the inlet 110 and the outlet 112 of the conduit 108 may be configured to directly or indirectly fluidly couple the vacuum source to the reservoir 122.
  • the inlet 110 and/or the outlet 112 may form a male connector.
  • the inlet 110 and/or the outlet 112 may form a female connector.
  • the inlet 110 and/or the outlet 112 may include ribs that are configured to facilitate secure couplings.
  • the inlet 110 and/or the outlet 112 may form a tapered shape.
  • the inlet 110 and/or the outlet 112 may include a rigid or flexible material.
  • Locating the inlet 110 at or near a gravimetrically low point of the chamber 104 enables the conduit to receive more of the fluids than if inlet 110 was located elsewhere and reduce the likelihood of pooling (e.g., pooling of the fluids may cause microbe growth and foul odors).
  • the fluids in the fluid permeable body 120 may flow in any direction due to capillary forces.
  • the fluids may exhibit a preference to flow in the direction of gravity, especially when at least a portion of the fluid permeable body 120 is saturated with the fluids.
  • the fluids within the chamber 104 may flow toward the vacuum, such as through the fluid permeable body 120. Such fluid flow may go against or be aided by gravity.
  • the vacuum source applies a vacuum/suction in the conduit 108
  • the fluid(s) in the chamber 104 e.g., such as in the reservoir 122 positioned at the first end region 125, the second end region 127, or other intermediary positions within the chamber 104
  • the vacuum is applied constantly, there may be no pooling of fluid within the chamber 104.
  • the conduit 108 may enter the second end region and the inlet 110 may be disposed in the second end region (e.g., in the reservoir 122).
  • the aperture 124 may be formed in the second end region 127 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the fluid collected in the fluid collection device 100 may be removed from the interior region of the chamber 104 via the conduit 108.
  • the conduit 108 may include a flexible material such as plastic tubing e.g., medical tubing) as disclosed herein.
  • the conduit 108 may include one or more portions that are resilient, such as having one or more of a diameter or wall thickness that allows the conduit to be flexible.
  • the conduits 108 may include or be operably coupled to a flow meter (not shown) to measure the flow of fluids therein, one or more securement devices (e.g., a StatLock securement device, not shown) or fittings to secure the conduit 108 to one or more components of the systems or devices disclosed herein (e.g., vacuum source or fluid storage container), or one or more valves to control the flow of fluids in the systems and devices herein.
  • at least one of portion of the conduit 108 of the fluid collection devices or systems herein may be formed of an at least partially opaque material which may obscure the fluids that are present therein.
  • a first section of the conduit 108 disclosed herein may be formed of an opaque material or translucent material while a second section of the conduit 108 may be formed of a transparent material or translucent material.
  • the first section may include transparent or translucent material. Unlike the opaque or nearly opaque material, the translucent material allows a user of the devices and systems herein to visually identify fluids or issues that are inhibiting the flow of fluids within the conduit 108.
  • one or more components of the fluid collection device 100 may include an antimicrobial material, such as an antibacterial material where the fluid collection device may contact the user or the bodily fluid of the user.
  • the antimicrobial material may include an antimicrobial coating, such as a nitrofurazone or silver coating.
  • the antimicrobial material may inhibit microbial growth, such as microbial growth due to pooling or stagnation of the fluids.
  • one or more components of the fluid collection device 100 e.g., impermeable barrier 102, conduit 108, etc.
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • the fluid collection device 100 includes at least one attachment pad 140 secured or securable to one or more of the support member(s) 160, the fluid impermeable barrier 102, or conduit 108 and configured to attach the fluid collection device 100 to an individual.
  • the one or more attachment pads 140 prevent dislodgement of the fluid collection device from the desired position against the user.
  • the one or more attachment pads 140 may be positioned on the support member(s) 160 and into the chamber 104 providing both an attachment (e.g., anchor) point to the user and providing a relatively long structure for at least temporarily shaping the fluid collection device (e.g., fluid impermeable barrier and contents therein) to the shape of the anatomy of the user along the sagittal plane.
  • Such components allow the fluid collection device to be maintained in position and shape over the urethra of the user (e.g., wearer of the fluid collection device) during use.
  • the one or more attachment pad(s) 140 are configured to attach or secure the fluid collection device 100 to an individual.
  • the attachment pads 140 may include one or more (e.g., two) lobes, arms, flanges, or wings extending outwardly from a central axis, such along the longitudinal axis L-L shown in FIG. 1A.
  • the attachment pad is disposed outside of, and may be separated from, the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may be constructed of a carrier material.
  • the carrier material may include a sheet of polymer, paper, paperboard, cardboard, or the like.
  • the carrier material may include a polymer sheet, such as a high density polyethylene sheet, a vinyl sheet, a latex sheet, a silicone sheet, or another skin safe polymer sheet.
  • the attachment pads 140 and the carrier material thereof may include a userside surface (e.g., user-facing surface) and a room side surface.
  • the user-side surface includes an attachment material thereon.
  • the carrier material includes an attachment material (e.g., adhesive) thereon to form an adhesive surface 142 on the userside of the carrier material.
  • the surface of the carrier material opposite the adhesive surface 142 may not include any adhesive thereon.
  • the adhesive surface 142 may be oriented towards the opening 106 or generally in the same direction as the opening 106 is oriented.
  • the adhesive material of the adhesive surface 142 may include a glue, contact adhesive, epoxy, hydrogel adhesive, tape, an acrylic adhesive, a silicone adhesive, a hydrogel adhesive, any other adhesives suitable for placement on the body of a user or fabric worn by the user, or any combination thereof.
  • the adhesive may include an acrylate (e.g., methacrylate or epoxy diacrylate) or any other adhesive suitable for use on bandages.
  • the attachment pads 140 also may include a removable cover secured to the adhesive surface 142. The removable cover may be removed prior to securing the attachment pad 140 to the user.
  • the adhesive material may include one or more sides of hook and loop fasteners for attachment to clothing.
  • the adhesive surface 142 on the lobes, wings, or flanges of the attachment pad 140 may attach the fluid collection device 100 to the user 150, and the respective lobes of the attachment pad 140 also may include a non-adhesive surface 144 (e.g., room-side surface) opposite or distal to the adhesive surface 142.
  • a non-adhesive surface 144 e.g., room-side surface
  • the fluid permeable body 120 of the fluid collection device is positioned adjacent to a urethra of the user 150.
  • the fluid permeable body 120 is disposed within a chamber 104 (shown in FIG. ID) of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 of the fluid collection device 100 and is exposed to the urethra of the user 150 (e.g., user, patient, or the like) through the opening 106 in the fluid collection device 100. Fluids received in the chamber 104 of the fluid collection device 100 from the urethra may be removed through the conduit 108.
  • the adhesive surface 142 may attach directly to the skin of the user 150 or may attach to the fabric worn by the user 150, such as undergarments.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may be positioned at various distances from the fluid impermeable barrier 102 to secure the fluid collection device 100 directly to a predetermined area of the body of the user 150, such as the abdominal region, the pubic region, the pelvic region, the hypogastrium (or hypogastric) region, the legs (including thighs) of the user 150, or any combination thereof.
  • a predetermined area of the body of the user 150 such as the abdominal region, the pubic region, the pelvic region, the hypogastrium (or hypogastric) region, the legs (including thighs) of the user 150, or any combination thereof.
  • the arms of the attachment pad 140 are positioned on the user 150 and spaced from the fluid impermeable barrier 102 by a distance selected to attach the adhesive surface 142 to the pelvic region 152 of the user 150 and locate the opening of the fluid collection device on or over the urethra of the user 150.
  • the pelvic region 152 may include the area of the user 150 between the abdomen and the pubic bone or labia of the user 150.
  • the shape of the attachment pad 140 may be an hour glass or dual lobed shape connected at a central point as shown in FIGS. 1A-1D.
  • the size and shape of the lobes may be selected to provide a desired amount of surface area for attaching to the user.
  • the shape of the attachment pad 140 may be substantially polygonal (e.g., rectangular, a triangular hourglass shape, a diamond shape or the like).
  • the shape of the attachment pad 140 may be substantially round, circular, or ellipsoid.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may be positioned on the fluid collection device 100, such as on one or both of the conduit 108 or the support member(s) 160.
  • the attachment pad 140 may be positioned at various positions relative to the conduit 108, such as above the conduit 108, below the conduit 108, or in line with the conduit 108.
  • the attachment pad 140 is positioned under and extending laterally or tangentially away from the conduit 108 proximate to the first end region 125, and more than about 1 cm from the aperture 124, to attach the to the user a selected distance (taken along the longitudinal axis L) from the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may be positioned on the conduit 108 at least 1 cm from fluid impermeable barrier 102 (e.g., the aperture 124), at least 3 cm, at least 5 cm, at least 10 cm, 1 cm to 20 cm, 1 cm to 10 cm, 10 cm to 30 cm, less than 50 cm, or less than 30 cm from the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the attachment pad 140 may not be spaced from the fluid impermeable barrier and may be located on or attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 102 (e.g., at the aperture 124).
  • the lobes of the attachment pad(s) 140 may be coextensive, connected, or integral with one another.
  • the adhesive surface 142 may extend continuously or uninterrupted across the attachment pad(s) 140.
  • the adhesive surface 142 of each lobe may cover only a portion of each lobe such that a gap between adhesive surface 142 of the lobes is present.
  • the adhesive surface 142 itself may include any of the dimensions described herein in relation to the lobes of the attachment pad(s) 140.
  • the adhesive surface 142 may include any width described below in relation to the maximum width of each of the lobes of the attachment pad(s) 140.
  • Each of the lobes may extend a predetermined distance from a centroid (e.g., central point, line, or axis) of the attachment pad(s) 140, defining of width of each lobe from the longitudinal axis L.
  • a centroid e.g., central point, line, or axis
  • each lobe may extend at least about 2.5 cm from the centroid, at least about 3.5 cm, at least about 5 cm, at least about 6.5 cm, at least about 7.5 cm, at least about 9 cm, at least about 10.5 cm, at least about 12.5 cm, at least about 15.0 cm, about 0.5 cm to about 20 cm, about 0.5 cm to about 2.5 cm, about 2.5 cm to about 5.0 cm, about 5.0 cm to about 7.7 cm, about 7.5 cm to about 10.0 cm, about 10.0 cm to about 15.5 cm, about 5.0 cm to about 10.5 cm, less than about 2.5 cm, less than about 5.0 cm, less than about 7.5 cm, less than about 10.0 cm, less than about 12.5 cm, less than about 15.0 cm from the centroid.
  • Each of the lobes of the attachment pad(s) 140 also may include a height that is measured on a line or plane parallel to the conduit 108 and/or a longitudinal axis of the fluid impermeable barrier 102. The height may taper or decrease on each lobe as the lobe approaches the conduit 108.
  • Each of the lobes may include a maximum height of at least about 1.0 cm, at least about 2.5 cm, at least about 4 cm, at least about 5.0 cm, at least about 7.5 cm, at least about 10.0 cm, about 1 .0 cm to about 2.5 cm, about 2.5 cm to about 5.0 cm, about 5.0 cm to about 7.5 cm, about 7.5 cm to about 10.5 cm, about 10.0 cm to about 15.5 cm, less than about 15.5 cm, less than about 10.0 cm, less than about 5.0 cm, or less than about 1.5 cm.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may be secured to the conduit with any suitable securement, such as an industrial grade adhesive, tape, an ultrasonic bonding or welding, molded to the conduit 108, a mechanical attachment, a strap, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, clips, magnets, a ring, or any combination thereof. Positioning the attachment pad 140 on the conduit 108 allows attachment of the fluid collection device to user at the lower abdominal region of the user where less hair may be present and/or the attachment pad 140 is more likely to remain adhered to the user. Positioning the attachment pad 140 on the conduit also may lower costs and improve efficiency of manufacture of the urine collection device.
  • any suitable securement such as an industrial grade adhesive, tape, an ultrasonic bonding or welding, molded to the conduit 108, a mechanical attachment, a strap, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, clips, magnets, a ring, or any combination thereof.
  • Positioning the attachment pad 140 on the conduit 108 allows attachment of the fluid collection device to user at the lower abdominal region of the
  • the attachment pad 140 may include a ring 148 or strap configured to slide onto and/or fit around at least a portion of the conduit 108.
  • the ring 148 may be positioned around fluid impermeable conduit 108.
  • the ring 148 may be selectively openable (and closeable), such as mechanically openable, openable using hook and loop fasteners, or openable using removable tape.
  • the ring 148 allows one or more attachment pads 140 to be detachably securable to the conduit 108 of the fluid collection device 100. Accordingly, the ring 148 and the attachment pad(s) 140 may be secured to the conduit 108. The ring 148 also allows the user 150 or the caregiver to position the attachment pad(s) 140 in a selected, preferred location on the user that is most likely to position the opening 106 on or over the urethra of the user 150.
  • the ring 148 may include a material similar or equal to the fluid impermeable barrier 102, such as such as a fluid impermeable polymer (e.g., silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, a polycarbonate, etc.), polyurethane films, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane, another suitable material, or combinations thereof.
  • a fluid impermeable polymer e.g., silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, a polycarbonate, etc.
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • the ring 148 may include a generally elastic material such that the ring 148 stretches to fit around the conduit 108 and remains in thereon once positioned by the user 150 or a caregiver.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may be attached to the ring 148 with any suitable securement, such as an industrial grade adhesive, tape, ultrasonic bonding or welding, molded to the ring 148, a mechanical attachment, a strap, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, clips, magnets, a ring, or any combination thereof.
  • any suitable securement such as an industrial grade adhesive, tape, ultrasonic bonding or welding, molded to the ring 148, a mechanical attachment, a strap, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, clips, magnets, a ring, or any combination thereof.
  • one or more pieces of tape, a closable bore, or other securement feature may be included in the fluid collection device 100 and utilized to secure the attachment pad 140 one or both of the conduit 108 or the support member(s) 160.
  • an attachment pad 140 may not be positioned on the conduit 108.
  • the attachment pad(s) 140 may only be positioned on the support member(s) 160.
  • the one or more support members 160 may include generally longitudinally extending members that provide structural support to the fluid collection device 100.
  • the one or more support members 160 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material.
  • the semi-rigid and ductile material may be selected to take and maintain a selected shape when a sufficient amount of force or combination of force and heat is applied thereto, such as by manual bending.
  • the semi-rigid and ductile material may be rigid enough to resist bending forces applied thereto that are not great enough to change the shape of the support member 160.
  • the semi-rigid and ductile material may include one or more metallic materials, such as stainless steel, a nickel-containing metal (e.g., Nitinol), or other transition metal(s) that resist corrosion.
  • the semi-rigid and ductile material may include a polymer, such as a medical grade polymer having one or more bendable joints (e.g., stiff joints) that resist deformation.
  • the at least one support member 160 may include at least 2 support members, at least 3 support members, at least 4 support members, or less than 5 support members spaced from each other.
  • the at least one support member 160 may be arranged in one or more strips (e.g., wires), loops, a serpentine configuration, or the like.
  • the at least one support member 160 may include metal strips or wires of semi-rigid and ductile material.
  • the semi-rigid and ductile material may include at least two wires extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L, such as at 2, 3, 4, or more wires.
  • the at least one support member 160 may include one or more loops of metallic material. The loops may prevent sharp ends of wires from possibly being exposed.
  • the length of the support member(s) 160 may be selected to locate the opening of the fluid collection device over the urethra of the user when the attachment pad 140 is attached to the user.
  • the length of the support member(s) 160, taken along the longitudinal axis L may be at least 10 cm, at least 15 cm, at least 20 cm, at least 30 cm, 10 cm to 50 cm, 10 cm to 20 cm, 20 cm to 40 cm, 30 cm to 50 cm, less than 50 cm, or less than 40 cm.
  • any of the strips or loops may be arranged in a serpentine configuration for at least a portion thereof. Tn such examples, the direction of the bends in the serpentine configuration may be coplanar with the attachment pad 140. Such a configuration may provide resistance to lateral bending forces on the support member 160, such as when the serpentine configuration is longitudinal.
  • a horizontal or radial serpentine configuration may allow longitudinal displacement along the longitudinal axis L, such as to change the distance between the attachment pad 140 and the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the semi-rigid and ductile material arranged in a horizontal or radial serpentine configuration may allow the support member 160 to be longitudinally extendable with respect to a longitudinal axis L.
  • the support members may be arranged in a loose coil along one or more sections thereof, such as coiled throughout the portion within the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • the support members may include a polymer, rubber, or similar coating thereon.
  • the support members 160 may have a first end in, on, under, or otherwise secured to the attachment pad 140 and a second end that extends into and through at least a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 (e.g., into the chamber 104).
  • the support members 160 may be disposed in the attachment pad 140, such as looping therethrough, in the first end region 125.
  • the support members 160 may be taped on, or otherwise attached to, the user side surface or the room side surface of the attachment pad 140. Locating the support members 160 on the room side surface may prevent discomfort for the user, by preventing the user from feeling the support member 160.
  • the support member 160 may be positioned below the conduit 108 (e.g., on the other side of the conduit 108 from the opening 106) within the chamber 104 of the fluid collection device 100. Such embodiments may also prevent the user from feeling the support member(s) 160.
  • the support member 160 may be positioned coplanar with the conduit 108. In some embodiments, support member 160 may be positioned above the conduit 108.
  • the support member(s) 160 may penetrate the fluid impermeable barrier 102 and extend into and through at least a portion of the chamber 104 therein.
  • the support members 160 may be fluidly sealed in the fluid impermeable barrier 102 at the point of penetration into the fluid impermeable barrier 102 to prevent fluid from leaking from the chamber 104.
  • the support member(s) 160 may extend in the chamber at least 50% of the length of the fluid impermeable barrier 102 along the longitudinal axis thereof, such as 50% to 100%, 50% to 75%, 75% to 100%, less than 100%, or less than 90% of the length of the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the support member(s) 160 may extend into the reservoir 122.
  • a loop of the support member 160 may have a first end in or on the attachment pad 140 and a second loop in the second end region 127 of the chamber 104, such as in the reservoir 122.
  • the support member(s) 160 may be disposed in the fluid permeable body 120, such as through or between the fluid permeable support 126 or the fluid permeable membrane 128. In some embodiments, the support member(s) 160 may be disposed in the fluid impermeable barrier 102 or between the fluid impermeable barrier 102 and the fluid permeable body 120.
  • FIG. 2 is a front broken view of the fluid collection device 200, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 200 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 200 includes the fluid impermeable barrier 102 defining the chamber and opening therein, the fluid permeable body 120, the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 260.
  • the one or more support members 260 may be similar or identical to the one or more support members 160, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 260 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 200.
  • the one or more support members 260 may include a plurality of wires, rods, or other linear bodies that extend from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts three support members 260.
  • One or more of the support members 260 may extend from the attachment pad 140 into, and be partially disposed within, the fluid impermeable barrier 102, in the conduit 108, or on the conduit 108.
  • the distance D that the attachment pad(s) 140 is spaced from the fluid impermeable barrier 102 by the support member(s) may vary based on the size of the user to allow the attachment pad 140 to provide an anchor to the user that is spaced from the fluid impermeable barrier 102 by a distance selected to align the urethra of the user with the opening 106 of the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the distance D may be at least about 0.5 cm, at least about 1 cm, at least about 3 cm, at least about 5 cm, at least about 10 cm, at least about 15 cm, at least about 20 cm, about 0.5 cm to about 30 cm, about 1 cm to about 20 cm, about 5 cm to about 15, about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm, about 10 cm to about 20 cm, about 20 cm to about 30 cm, less than about 50 cm, less than about 30 cm, less than about 20 cm, or less than about 10 cm from the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • FIG. 3 is a front broken view of the fluid collection device 300, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 300 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 300 includes the fluid impermeable barrier 102 defining the chamber and opening therein, the fluid permeable body 120, the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 360.
  • the one or more support members 260 may be similar or identical to the one or more support members 160, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 360 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 200.
  • the one or more support members 360 may include one or more looped wires, rods, or other bodies that extends from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts an open-ended loop (e.g., paper-clip) configuration.
  • One or more of the support members 360 may extend from the attachment pad 140 into, and be partially disposed within, the fluid impermeable barrier 102.
  • Such embodiments provide a single body that provides four longitudinal supports.
  • the loops may provide a non-slip anchor within one or more of the attachment pad 140, the fluid impermeable barrier, or the fluid permeable body therein, thereby preventing pull-out of a linear support member.
  • FIG. 4 is a front partial view of the fluid collection device 400, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 400 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 400 includes the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 460.
  • the one or more support members 460 may be similar or identical to the one or more support members 160, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 460 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 400.
  • the one or more support members 460 may include a plurality of looped wires, rods, or other bodies that extend from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier (not shown).
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts support members 460 including two separate loops of semi-rigid and ductile material, with one extending to each lobe of the attachment pad 140.
  • One or more of the support members 460 may extend from the attachment pad 140 into, and be partially disposed within, the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • Such embodiments provide four longitudinal supports.
  • the loops may provide a non-slip anchor within one or more of the attachment pad 140, the fluid impermeable barrier, or the fluid permeable body therein, thereby preventing pull-out of a linear support member.
  • only the terminal ends of the support member(s) may be looped, such as to anchor the terminal ends in the fluid permeable body and the attachment pad and to prevent sharp ends from working their way out of the fluid impermeable barrier or attachment pad.
  • the length of the one or more support members 160 may be adjustable.
  • support members having a serpentine (e.g., zig-zag) configuration may be extendable along the longitudinal axis of the fluid impermeable barrier or conduit 108.
  • FIG. 5 is a front partial view of the fluid collection device 500, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 500 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 500 includes the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 560.
  • the one or more support members 560 may be similar or identical to the one or more support members 160, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 560 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 500.
  • the one or more support members 560 may include a wire, rod, or other body having a serpentine configuration that extends from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier (not shown).
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts support members 560 including a single body of semi-rigid and ductile material having a horizontally or radially extending serpentine configuration, with a terminal end thereof in the attachment pad 140.
  • One or more of the support members 560 may extend from the attachment pad 140 into, and be partially disposed within, the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • Such embodiments provide an extendable support that may be extendable along the longitudinal axis of the fluid impermeable barrier or conduit.
  • the attachment pad 140 may not be permanently secured to the conduit until the selected length of the support member 560 is reached by applying tensile or compressive pressure to the support member 560 along the longitudinal axis of the conduit or fluid impermeable barrier.
  • FIG. 6 is a front partial view of the fluid collection device 600, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 600 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 600 includes the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 660.
  • the one or more support members 660 may be similar or identical to the one or more support members 160, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 660 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 600.
  • the one or more support members 660 may include a looped wire, rod, or other body having one or more portions thereof with serpentine configuration.
  • a portion of the support members 660 that extends from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier may exhibit at least a portion thereof with a serpentine configuration.
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts support members 660 including a looped body of semi-rigid and ductile material having a horizontally or radially extending serpentine configuration, with a terminal looped end thereof in the attachment pad 140.
  • the support members 660 may extend from the attachment pad 140 into, and be partially disposed within, the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • Such embodiments provide an extendable support that may be extendable along the longitudinal axis of the fluid impermeable barrier or conduit while providing more structural support than a single wire (FIG. 5).
  • the attachment pad 140 may not be permanently secured to the conduit until the selected length of the support member 660 is reached by applying tensile or compressive pressure to the support member 660 along the longitudinal axis of the conduit or fluid impermeable barrier.
  • FIG. 7 is a front partial view of the fluid collection device 700, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 700 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 700 includes the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 760.
  • the one or more support members 760 may be similar or identical to the one or more support members 160 or 560, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 760 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 700.
  • the one or more support members 760 may include a looped wire, rod, or other body having one or more portions thereof with a serpentine configuration.
  • the entire support member 760 that extends from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier may exhibit a serpentine configuration.
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts support member 760 including a looped body of semi-rigid and ductile material having a horizontally or radially extending serpentine configuration, with a terminal looped end thereof in the attachment pad 140.
  • Such embodiments provide an extendable support that may be extendable along the longitudinal axis of the fluid impermeable barrier or conduit while providing more structural support than a single wire (FIG. 5).
  • FIG. 8 is a front partial view of the fluid collection device 800, according to an embodiment.
  • the fluid collection device 800 is similar or identical to the fluid collection device 100 in one or more aspects.
  • the fluid collection device 800 includes the attachment pad(s) 140, and one or more support members 860.
  • the one or more support members 860 may be similar or identical to the one or more support member(s) 160, in one or aspects.
  • the one or more support members 860 may be constructed of a semi-rigid and ductile material or structure that provides structural support for the components of the fluid collection device 800.
  • the one or more support members 860 may include one or more wires, rods, or other bodies having one or more portions thereof with a longitudinal serpentine configuration (longitudinal with respect to the longitudinal axis of the conduit or fluid impermeable barrier).
  • a longitudinal serpentine configuration longitudinal with respect to the longitudinal axis of the conduit or fluid impermeable barrier.
  • one or more portions of the support member 860 that extend from the attachment pad 140 into the fluid impermeable barrier (not shown) may exhibit a longitudinal serpentine configuration.
  • the illustrated embodiment depicts support member 860 including two sections of semi-rigid and ductile material having the longitudinally extending serpentine configuration, with a terminal end thereof in the attachment pad 140.
  • Such embodiments provide an extendable support, that resists twisting or other deformation due to forces applied thereto, such as in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fluid impermeable barrier or conduit, while providing structural support.
  • One or more of the support members may be embedded in the conduit or the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • the one or more support member(s) embedded in the conduit may extend from the attachment pad, through chamber to the reservoir of the fluid collection device.
  • the attachment pad may not be permanently secured to the conduit until the selected length of the support member is reached by applying tensile or compressive pressure to the support member along the longitudinal axis of the conduit or fluid impermeable barrier. After adjusting the length of the support member(s), the attachment pad may be secured to the support member(s) using tape or the like.
  • the conduit 108 may be located above the attachment pad 140 (e.g., on or spaced from the adhesive surface side) or below the attachment pad 140 (e.g., on or spaced from the room side surface). Positioning of the conduit 108 below the attachment pad 140 prevents users from feeling the conduit 108 between the attachment pad the user. In some embodiments, the conduit 108 may be positioned within the attachment pad 140, such as extending through a bore or layers of the attachment pad 140.
  • a fluid collection device 100 may include support members extending from the first end region of the fluid impermeable barrier along the longitudinal axis thereof as disclosed herein and second support members extending from the second end region of the fluid impermeable barrier along the longitudinal axis for wrapping around to the rectal region, sacral region, or lower back of the wearer.
  • the first and second support members each include at least one attachment pad corresponding thereto.
  • the first attachment pad may affix to the pubic or lower abdominal region of the wearer and the second attachment pad may be affix to the sacral or lower back region of the wearer, thereby retaining the fluid collection device in position on the wearer with the support members retaining a shape of the fluid collection device as well.
  • an ostomy bag, wound care device, or a male-specific fluid collection device may include a first set of one or more support members extending (e.g., tangentially) away from an opening therein.
  • a second set of one or more support members may extend away from the opening in a second direction, such as 180° opposite the direction of the first set of one or more support members.
  • Each of the first and second sets of one or more support members includes at least one attachment pad corresponding thereto.
  • the an ostomy bag, wound care device, or a male-specific fluid collection device may have more than one point of contact (e.g., anchor) on the wearer and more than one structural support for retaining the shape of the device on the wearer when in use.
  • the support members may extend from a flange, lip, rim, or the like around the opening of the ostomy bag, male-specific fluid collection device, or wound care device to maintain the opening in a selected shape or opening configuration when in use.
  • suitable male fluid collection devices that may include the support members and attachment pads disclosed herein are disclosed in PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2021/039866 filed on June 30, 2021 and U.S. Patent Application No. 16/433,773 filed on June 6, 2019, the disclosure of each which is incorporated herein, in its entirety, by this reference.
  • any of the fluid collection devices disclosed herein may be utilized to collect fluid (e.g., urine) from the urethra of a user.
  • any of the fluid collection devices disclosed herein may be utilized in a system to collect fluid (e.g., urine) from the urethra of a user.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a system 10 for fluid collection, according to an embodiment.
  • the system 10 includes a fluid collection device 12, a fluid storage container 14, and a vacuum source 16.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may include any of the fluid collection devices 100-800 described herein, such as the fluid collection device 100.
  • the fluid collection device 12, the fluid storage container 14, and the vacuum source 16 may be fluidly coupled to each other via one or more conduits 17.
  • the conduit 17 may include any of the conduits described herein, such as the conduit 108.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may be operably coupled to one or more of the fluid storage container 14 or the vacuum source via the conduit 17.
  • Fluid (e.g., urine or other bodily fluids) collected in the fluid collection device 12 may be removed from the fluid collection device 12 via the conduit 17, which protrudes into an interior region of the fluid collection device 12.
  • a first open end of the conduit 17 may extend into the fluid collection device 12 to a reservoir therein.
  • the second open end of the conduit 17 may extend into the fluid storage container 14 or the vacuum source 16.
  • the suction force may be introduced into the interior region of the fluid collection device 12 via the first open end of the conduit 17 responsive to a suction (e.g., vacuum) force applied at the second end of the conduit 17.
  • the suction force may be applied to the second open end of the conduit 17 by the vacuum source 16 either directly or indirectly.
  • the suction force may be applied indirectly via the fluid storage container 14.
  • the second open end of the conduit 17 may be disposed within the fluid storage container 14 and an additional conduit 17 may extend from the fluid storage container 14 to the vacuum source 16.
  • the vacuum source 16 may apply suction to the fluid collection device 12 via the fluid storage container 14.
  • the suction force may be applied directly via the fluid storage container 14.
  • the second open end of the conduit 17 may be disposed within the vacuum source 16.
  • An additional conduit 17 may extend from the vacuum source 16 to a point outside of the fluid collection device 12, such as to the fluid storage container 14.
  • the vacuum source 16 may be disposed between the fluid collection device 12 and the fluid storage container 14.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may be shaped and sized to be positioned adjacent to the urethra of the user.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may include a fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defining a chamber (e.g., interior region of the fluid collection device) of the fluid collection device 12.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may include a softer, thinner fluid impermeable barrier than conventional fluid collection devices.
  • the fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending therethrough from the external environment. The opening may be positioned on the fluid impermeable barrier to be aligned adjacent to the urethra of the user.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may include a fluid permeable body disposed within the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • the fluid permeably body may include a fluid permeable membrane and fluid permeable support disposed within the fluid permeable membrane.
  • the fluid collection device 12 may include at least one attachment pad and one or more support members extending from the attachment pad into the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • the conduit 17 may extend into the fluid collection device 12 at a first end region, through one or more of the fluid impermeable barrier, fluid permeable membrane, or the fluid permeable support to a second end region of the fluid collection member of the fluid collection device 12.
  • the fluid storage container 14 may include a bag (e.g., drainage bag), a bottle or cup (e.g., collection jar), or any other enclosed container for storing bodily fluids such as urine.
  • the conduit 17 may extend from the fluid collection device 12 and attach to the fluid storage container 14 at a first point therein.
  • An additional conduit 17 may attach to the fluid storage container 14 at a second point thereon and may extend and attach to the vacuum source 16.
  • the fluid storage container 14 may include a container fluidly coupled to a first conduit section that is also fluidly coupled to the fluid collection device 12.
  • the container may be fluidly coupled to a second section of the conduit 17 that is also fluidly coupled to a vacuum source.
  • the vacuum source 16 may provide a vacuum/suction through the container to the fluid collection device to provide suction in the chamber thereof. Accordingly, a vacuum (e.g., suction) may be drawn through fluid collection device 12 via the fluid storage container 14. As the fluid is drained from the chamber, the fluid may travel through the first section of conduit to the fluid storage container where it may be retained. Fluid, such as urine, may be drained from the fluid collection device 12 using the vacuum source 16. [00104] In some embodiments, the vacuum source 16 may be disposed in or on the fluid collection device 12. In such examples, the conduit 17 may extend from the fluid collection device and attach to the vacuum source 16 at a first point therein.
  • An additional conduit 17 may attach to the vacuum source 16 at a second point thereon and may extend out of the fluid collection device 12, and may attach to the fluid storage container 14. Accordingly, a vacuum (e.g., suction) may be drawn through fluid collection device 12 via the fluid storage container 14.
  • a vacuum e.g., suction
  • the vacuum source 16 may include a vacuum line in a hospital, care facility, or home.
  • the vacuum source 16 may be portable and may include one or more of a manual vacuum pump, and electric vacuum pump, a diaphragm pump, a centrifugal pump, a displacement pump, a magnetically driven pump, a peristaltic pump, or any pump configured to produce a vacuum.
  • the vacuum source 16 may provide a vacuum or suction to remove fluid from the fluid collection device 12.
  • the vacuum source 16 may be powered by one or more of a power cord (e.g., connected to a power socket), one or more batteries, or even manual power (e.g., a hand operated vacuum pump).
  • the vacuum source 16 may be sized and shaped to fit outside of, on, or within the fluid collection device 12.
  • the vacuum source 16 may include one or more miniaturized pumps or one or more micro pumps.
  • the vacuum sources 16 disclosed herein may include one or more of a switch, a button, a plug, a remote, or any other device suitable to activate the vacuum source 16. It should be understood that some of the vacuum sources 16 disclosed herein may provide a portable means of providing a suction or vacuum that allows use of the devices and systems herein outside of hospital or care facility environments where vacuum lines are plumbed into patient rooms or large (e.g., larger or heavier than a patient can readily carry) vacuum sources are located.
  • a portable vacuum source may be small and light enough to be carried by a user (e.g., patient) or aid (e.g., nurse) during transportation of the user.
  • FIG. 10 is a flow diagram of a method 1000 to collect fluid, according to an embodiment.
  • the method 1000 may include act 1010 of positioning an opening of a fluid collection device adjacent to a urethra of a user. Act 1010 may be followed by act 1020 of securing the fluid collection device to the user. Act 1020 may be followed by act 1030 of receiving fluids from the urethra into the fluid collection device. Acts 1010, 1020, 1030 of the method 1000 are for illustrative purposes. For example, the act 1010, 1020, 1030 of the method 1000 may be performed in different orders, split into multiple acts, modified, supplemented, or combined.
  • One or more of the acts 1010, 1020, 1030 of the method 1000 may be combined, omitted, or performed in a different order than presented.
  • the acts 1010 and 1020 may be combined.
  • Any of the acts 1010, 1020, and 1030 may include using any of the fluid collection devices, vacuum sources, fluid storage containers, systems, or components of the same disclosed herein.
  • Act 1010 recites positioning an opening of a fluid collection device adjacent to a urethra of a user.
  • the act 1010 (and acts 1020 and 1030) may include using any of the fluid collection devices disclosed herein, such as any of the fluid collection devices 100- 800.
  • the fluid collection device may include a fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defining the chamber, the fluid impermeable barrier also defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to be positioned adjacent to a urethra of the user, such as on or over the female urethra (e.g., on or between the labia majora) or on or over the penis of a male user (e.g., on or over a micropenis or buried penis).
  • the fluid collection device may include a fluid permeable body (e.g., fluid permeable body and fluid permeable membrane) disposed with the chamber and a conduit disposed within fluid permeable body, the conduit including an inlet positioned within the fluid collection device and an outlet.
  • the fluid collection device may include one or more attachment pads and one or more support members for spacing the opening of the fluid collection device a distance from the attachment pad selected to align the opening over the urethra of the user when the attachment pad is attached to the user and for providing a structural framework for manipulating and maintaining the shape of the fluid collection device to at least partially match the shape of the anatomy of the user along the sagittal plane of the user.
  • FIGS. 11-13 are front views of a fluid collection device 100 at different points during positioning an opening of a fluid collection device adjacent to a urethra of a user, according to an embodiment.
  • Positioning an opening of a fluid collection device adjacent to a urethra of a user may include shaping the one or more support members to at least partially match anatomical feature of the user along a sagittal plane of the user.
  • shaping the one or more support members includes bending the one or more support members into an arcuate configuration.
  • the fluid collection device 100 and support members 160 therein may be in a substantially linear or planar configuration.
  • the fluid collection device 100 takes an arcuate shape that at least partially matches the shape of the anatomy of the user on the sagittal plane of the user (e.g., at least partially matches the shape of the body of the user from the pubic region to the perineal region).
  • Such shaping may include bending the support members 160 in one or more portions thereof, such as in the fluid impermeable barrier. Shaping the support members 160 may include applying heat to the one or more support members 160.
  • the support members 160 and collection device 100 may retain the shape, such as an arcuate shape.
  • a relatively greater arc may be used for larger users and a relatively smaller arc may be used for smaller users.
  • the arcuate shape may match the shape of the anatomy of the user 150 on the sagittal plane of the user.
  • the support members 160 having such a shape provides structural retention of the opening of the fluid collection device on or over the urethra of the user (e.g., on the labia of the user) when the attachment pad is attached to the user.
  • Such a configuration allows the fluid collection device to remain in proper position (e.g., between the legs of the user) during use, even when dislodgment forces are applied thereto.
  • shaping the one or more support members may include adjusting a length or distance of the one or more support members between the attachment pad and the fluid impermeable barrier. Adjusting the length may include applying one or more of compressive force or tensile force to the one or more support members 160 having a radial serpentine configuration in the longitudinal direction thereof (e.g., in plane with the longitudinal axis L (FIG. 1A)). For example, adjusting a length of the one or more support members may include pulling the terminal ends of the support members in opposite directions to lengthen the distance between the attachment pad and the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • Adjusting a length of the one or more support members may include pushing the terminal ends of the support members toward each other along the longitudinal axis thereof to reduce the distance between the attachment pad and the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • the distance between the attachment pad 140 and the fluid impermeable barrier may be selected to align the opening of the fluid impermeable barrier over the urethra of the user when the attachment pad is attached to the user and a single type of support member(s) may be utilized for users of various sizes.
  • Adjusting a length of the one or more support members may include attaching the attachment pad 140 to the one or more support members at a selected distance from the fluid impermeable barrier.
  • Such attachment may include taping the support members to the attachment pad, applying the ring of the attachment pad to the conduit or support members, or otherwise attaching the support members to the attachment pad such that the distance between the attachment pad and fluid impermeable barrier remains fixed.
  • act 1020 recites securing the fluid collection device to the user with the attachment pad.
  • securing the fluid collection device to the user may include applying the adhesive surface or user-side surface of the attachment pad(s) to at least one of a pubic region, a pelvic region, or an abdominal region of the user effective to secure the fluid collection device to the user.
  • Attaching the attachment pad to the user may include attaching the attachment pad directly to the user, such as with an adhesive on the user-side surface applied to the skin of the user.
  • Attaching the attachment pad to the user may include attaching the attachment pad the clothing of the user, such as with hook and loop fasteners on the user-side surface applied on the clothing of the user.
  • Act 1030 recites receiving fluids from the urethra into the fluid collection device.
  • act 1030 may include wicking the fluids away from urethra via the opening using fluid permeable body (e.g., fluid permeable membrane and a fluid permeable support).
  • the 1030 may include receiving the fluids into the chamber of the fluid collection device.
  • the act 1030 may include flowing the fluid towards a portion of the chamber that is in fluid communication with an inlet of a conduit in fluid communication a vacuum source.
  • act 1030 may include flowing the fluids to a substantially unoccupied portion of the chamber (e.g., a reservoir) or to a gravimetrically low point of the chamber.
  • the method 1000 may include applying suction with a vacuum source effective to suction the fluids from the chamber via a conduit disposed therein that is in fluid communication with the vacuum source.
  • applying suction with a vacuum source effective to suction the fluids from the chamber via a conduit disposed therein that is in fluid communication with the vacuum source may include using any of the vacuum sources disclosed herein.
  • applying suction may include activating or connecting the vacuum source (e.g., suction device) in fluid communication with the inlet of the conduit in the fluid collection device.
  • Activating the vacuum source in fluid communication with the inlet of the conduit in the fluid collection device may include supplying power to the vacuum source by one or more of flipping an on/off switch, pressing a button, plugging the vacuum source into a power outlet, putting batteries into the vacuum source, etc.
  • applying suction with a vacuum source effective to suction the fluids from the chamber via a conduit disposed therein that is in fluid communication with the vacuum source may be effective to remove at least some fluid (e.g., urine) from the chamber (e.g. , interior region) of the fluid collection device.
  • applying suction with a vacuum source effective to suction the fluids from the chamber via a conduit disposed therein that is in fluid communication with the vacuum source may be effective to transfer at least some of the fluid from the chamber of the fluid collection device to a fluid storage container (e.g., a bottle or bag) in fluid communication with the vacuum source and the fluid collection device.
  • the vacuum source may be spaced from the fluid collection device.
  • the method 1000 may include collecting the fluids that are removed from the fluid collection device, such as into a fluid storage container that is spaced from the fluid collection device that is in fluid communication with the conduit.
  • the fluid storage container may include any of the fluid storage containers disclosed herein.

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L'invention concerne des dispositifs de collecte de fluide qui comprennent une barrière imperméable aux fluides, un corps perméable aux fluides, au moins un patin de fixation et un ou plusieurs éléments de support qui s'étendent à partir du ou des tampons de fixation dans la barrière imperméable aux fluides. La barrière imperméable aux fluides définit au moins partiellement une chambre et une ouverture conçue pour être positionnée de manière adjacente à un urètre. Le ou les patins de fixation sont espacés de la barrière imperméable aux fluides et le ou les éléments de support s'étendent à partir du ou des patins de fixation dans la chambre. Le ou les éléments de support maintiennent l'espace entre le ou les patins de fixation et la barrière imperméable aux fluides tout en maintenant une forme au dispositif de collecte de fluide qui correspond à la forme des caractéristiques anatomiques de l'utilisateur dans la région pelvienne. L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés les utilisant.
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