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What Is the BD® PureWick® Urine Collection System? 

An innovative option for managing urinary incontinence

The PureWick® Collection Systems include:

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PureWick® Portable Collection System

The PureWick® Portable Collection System is a non-invasive personal urine collection device for men and women managing urinary incontinence. The PureWick® Portable Collection System may be used in home environments, outside the home, and in professional care facilities.

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PureWick® Urine Collection System

The PureWick® Urine Collection System is meant to be used with PureWick® External Catheters. They use suction and PureWick® external catheters to draw voided urine away from the body and into a collection canister.

 

Watch this video to learn more about the The PureWick® Urine Collection System. 

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PureWick® Male External Catheter

The PureWick® Male External Catheter is a non-invasive option for urine output management in male patients. Users agreed the PureWick® Male External Catheter is comfortable to wear and easy to remove.*

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*15 participants in a user study (May 2023) completed a survey based on their experience placing and removing the PureWick® Male External Catheter on themselves. 12 out of 15 participants (80%) moderately or strongly agreed the PureWick® Male External Catheter is comfortable to wear. 14 out of 15 participants (93%) moderately or strongly agreed the PureWick® Male External Catheter is easy to remove.

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PureWick® Female External Catheter / PureWick® Flex Female External Catheter

The PureWick® Female External Catheter and the PureWick® Flex Female External Catheter are intended for non-invasive urine output management in female patients. The multi-layer wick is designed to help keep the skin dry.

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How The PureWick® Collection Systems Work

 
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The PureWick® Urine Collection System and the PureWick® Portable Collection System work outside the body.

 

They pull urine through tubing that is connected to a collection canister. Urine is stored in the collection canister for proper disposal.

 

 

Speak to a VA provider to learn whether the PureWick® Collection Systems are right for you or a loved one who served. 

Get Your Free Patient Guide

Download your free patient guide to learn more about the PureWick® Collection Systems and how they may help you or a loved one who served manage UI at home.

 

This patient guide includes helpful information you can use to prepare for conversations with your VA healthcare team.

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