Features of PureWick Female External Catheter
- PureWick Catheter helps to facilitate early indwelling catheter removal and may thereby help reduce the risk of catheter-associated UTI
- Works while lying on her back, her side, or seated
- This female urinary incontinence device has the ability to consistently capture and take away 95% or more of urine without entering or attaching to the body
- Glue, tape, and straps are not needed
- Urine is not stored close to the body
- Intended for non-invasive urine output management in female patients
When to use Purewick External Catheter for Female?
- These external catheters are ideal for women who have gone through surgery or are immobile
- People who have been placed on bed rest
- Women who experience skin irritation or irritation due to urinary incontinence
- Ideal for women who desire a non-invasive way to manage urine output
What to buy with Fremale Catheter by PureWick
How does PureWick External Female Catheter work?
How does PureWick Women's Catheter work?
- Tucks smoothly between gluteus
- Gently wicks urine away from patient through soft material on patient-facing side of wick
- Align against pubic bone
- Attaches to existing hospital wall vacuum or DryDoc Vacuum station source tubing
How to use PureWick Female Catheter?
Setup PureWick
Connect the canister to wall suction and set to a minimum of 40mmHg continuous suction. Always use the minimum amount of suction necessary.
Using standard suction tubing, connect the Female External Catheter to the collection canister.
Peri-care and Placement of PureWick Device
Perform perineal care and assess skin integrity. Separate legs, gluteus muscles, and labia. Palpate pubic bone as anatomical marker
With soft gauze side facing patient, align the distal end of the PureWick Catheter at the 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 female external urinary collection device is positioned.
Note: Patient can be positioned on the back, side-lying, frog legged, or lying on back with knees bent and thighs apart (lithotomy position) prior to device placement.
How to remove PureWick Female Catheter?
- To remove the Wick Catheter, fully separate the legs, gluteus, and labia
- To avoid potential skin injury upon removal, gently pull the PureWick External Catheter directly outward
- Ensure suction is maintained while removing the PureWick Female Catheter.
- After use, this product may be a potential biohazard. Dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Changing Frequency of PureWick External Female Catheter
Replace the PureWick Female Catheter at least every 8-12 hours or if soiled with feces or blood. Always assess skin for compromise and perform perineal care prior to placement of a new PureWick External Catheter.
Bard PureWick Female External Catheter User Manual
Precautions:
- Not recommended for patients who are:
- Agitated, combative, or uncooperative and might remove the PureWick Catheter
- Having frequent episodes of bowel incontinence without a fecal management system in place
- Experiencing skin irritation or breakdown at the site
- Experiencing moderate/heavy menstruation and cannot use a tampon
- Do not use a barrier cream on the perineum when using the PureWick System. Barrier cream may impede suction.
- Contains dry natural rubber. Not recommended for use on patients with a known latex allergy.
- Proceed with caution in patients who have undergone recent surgery of the external urogenital tract.
- Always assess skin for compromise and perform perineal care prior to placement of a new PureWick Female External Catheter.
- Maintain suction until the PureWick External Catheter is fully removed from the patient to avoid urine backflow
Contraindications: Patients with urinary retention
Warnings:
- Do not use the PureWick External Catheter with a bedpan or any material that does not allow for sufficient airflow
- To avoid potential skin injury, never push or pull the PureWick Catheter against the skin during placement or removal
- Never insert the Female Catheter into vagina, anal canal, or other body cavities
- Discontinue use if an allergic reaction occurs
- After use, this product may be a potential biohazard. Dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
