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How the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System works
An innovative option
The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System was designed to provide women with a non-invasive option to manage their urinary incontinence. The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System includes the BD PureWick™ Female External Catheter (wick) and the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection canister. The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System uses suction and a soft, flexible wick to draw urine away from the body into a sealed collection canister, helping to keep skin dry.
The BD PureWick™ Female External Catheter connects to the the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System.
The BD PureWick™ Female External Catheter is placed between your legs in order to collect urine.
Features
The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System was designed with you in mind, with features that include:
- Non-invasive; works outside the body to wick urine away
- External catheter (wick) is made of soft, flexible material
- Absorbent wick designed for 8 - 12 hours use
- Can be used while lying down or seated in a reclined position
- Small size system that easily fits on a nightstand or small table
- Contains a sealed collection canister
- Easy to set up1 and clean2
- Available with battery backup power or without
Benefits
The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System makes better sleep possible.1
Urinary incontinence leading to restless nights? Sleep better with the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System.
The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System can help make better sleep possible for women with incontinence and their caregivers.1
The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System can help manage urinary incontinence, which may be associated with an increased likelihood of falls in older adults.2,3
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of injury in people over the age of 65.3 The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System may help reduce the need for multiple changes at night, or trips to the bathroom. In fact, in a survey, 8 of 10 surveyed users and caregivers reported going to the bathroom less often at night which is a known cause of falls.2,3
Created with you in mind.
The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System was designed so you can place it yourself or with the help of a caregiver. The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System is easy to set up, and the BD PureWick™ Female External Catheter can be placed in a few easy steps.
Why you'll love the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System:
Can make better sleep possible.1
Helps keep skin dry by wicking away urine.4
May help to reduce the need to get out of bed at night to use the bathroom.2
Based on survey responses (01/09) by 141 caregivers and users who purchased the BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System and a subsequent supply of BD PureWick™ Female External Catheters.
References:
1. Based on a survey of 145 respondents, 109 (n=47 users, n=50 caregivers, n=10 identified as both a user and caregiver, n=2 who did not identify whether they were a caregiver or a user) agreed that since using the PureWick™ System they are able to sleep better at night. The respondents used the DryDoc™ Vacuum Station with the PureWick™ Female External Catheter (previous name of 1st generation PureWick™ Urine Collection System) and re-ordered the PureWick™ Female External Catheter at least once.
2. Based on a survey of 145 respondents, 120 (n=53 users, n=55 caregivers, n= 9 identified as both a user and caregiver, n=3 who did not identify whether they were a caregiver or a user) agreed that since using the PureWick™ System they typically did not have to get out of bed at night to use the bathroom. The respondents used the DryDoc™ Vacuum Station with the PureWick™ Female External Catheter (previous name of 1st generation PureWick™ Urine Collection System) and re-ordered the PureWick™ Female External Catheter at least once.
3. Soliman Y, Meyer R, Baum N. Falls in the elderly secondary to urinary symptoms. Rev Urol. 2016;18(1):28-32.
4. Ritter J, Newton C. Effectiveness and Functionality of a Female External Catheter Trial (EFFECT). Covington, GA: Bard Medical. 2017. Data on file.
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