The PureWick™ System is an innovative system that is intended for non-invasive management of urine output in patients. The PureWick™ System is comprised of: the PureWick™ Female External Catheter or the PureWick™ Male External Catheter, which captures urine that is drawn away by the PureWick™ Urine Collection System.
The PureWick™ System is intended for use by patients/users for non-invasive urine output management.
Agitated, combative, or uncooperative patients/users that might remove the PureWick™ External Catheter
Patient/users that have frequent episodes of bowel incontinence
Patients/users experiencing skin irritation or breakdown at the site
Patients/users experiencing moderate/heavy menstruation and cannot use a tampon
Patients/users with urinary retention
No, it is a single-use device. The PureWick™ Female External Catheter should be replaced at least every 8 to 12 hours or if soiled with feces or blood. The PureWick™ Male External Catheter should be replaced every 24 hours or if soiled with feces, blood, or semen.
Replace the canister and tubing at least every 60 days or sooner if you see signs of degradation.
Ensure accurateplacement of the device. Separate legs, gluteus muscles, and labia. Palpate pubic bone as anatomical marker. With soft gauze side facing patient, align distal end of the PureWick™ Female External Catheter at gluteal cleft. Gently tuck soft gauze side between separated gluteus and labia. Ensure that the top of the gauze is aligned with the pubic bone. Slowly place legs back together once the PureWick™ Female External Catheter is positioned. After confirming proper positioning, check the PureWick™ Urine Collection System’s suction to ensure it is functioning properly.
The PureWick™ Urine Collection System and accessories should be cleaned and disinfected at the time of each use, or at a minimum, daily. Detailed instructions on cleaning and disinfection are outlined in the PureWick™ Urine Collection System User Guide.
Yes, mesh underwear similar to what is used in Labour and Delivery Wards can be worn. In fact, mesh underwear may help secure the product for some patients/users.
Download and complete the form and one of our PureWick™ Specialists will contact the patient to assist with their order. The PureWick ™ System is available without a prescription.
Email the completed form to us at BDI.Customer.Experience@bd.com. One of our PureWick™ specialists will contact the patient to help them complete their order.
At this time, the PureWick™ may be covered by your private insurance provider.
