The Hidden Burden of Urinary Incontinence

Rethinking Continence Care for Women
BD PureWick™ system: a breakthrough
for women with urinary incontinence
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The Burden of Incontinence in Europe

  • Urinary incontinence is a major health issue which disproportionally affects women – 30-51% of women are currently living with some kind of incontinence
  • The burden of incontinence has been proven to affect patients, their families, carers, and healthcare systems and society negatively

30 to

51%

An estimated percentage of women who are currenty living with some form of incontinence

Issues with traditional UI management

  • Increased risk of infections & prolonged hospital stays with indwelling/foley catheters
  • Pressure sores and IAD from absorbent pads/diaper usage
  • Decreased sleep quality
  • Increased risk of falls
  • Negative quality of life
  • Gender disparities- women have fewer non-invasive product options than men
The cost of urinary incontinence in Europe could increase by 2030, reaching €100bn if we do nothing

25%

The PureWick™ system is a breakthrough for women with urinary incontinence

The BD PureWick™ Urine Collection System provides an innovative, non-invasive solution for managing female urinary incontinence. Designed with patient comfort in mind, this compact and portable system uses gentle suction to draw urine away from the body into a sealed collection canister, helping to keep skin dry and promotes better sleep.

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Features

  • BD PureWick™ Female External Catheter:
    A soft, flexible, and absorbent wick designed for 8–12 hours of use, whether lying down or seated in a reclined position.
  • BD PureWick™ Urine Collection Canister:
    Engineered for secure urine storage, the canister includes a snap-shut lid to minimise odours and slim tubing for a seamless connection.

Help lower CAUTI (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) risk

Help keep skin dry to support IAD (Incontinence Associated Dermatitis) risk reduction

Help reduce nighttime bathroom trips and fall risk

Improves caregiver efficiency by saving time, reducing continence care tasks, and requiring fewer caregivers per intervention

The PureWick™ is more eco-friendly than disposable diapers or pads, reducing environmental impact

Easy to set up and clean

May improve sleep quality

Helps keep skin dry by wicking away urine

May reduce the need to leave the bed at night to use the bathroom

Since using the PureWick™ System, users look forward to starting their day

Additional resources

  • BD PureWick™ Environmental Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

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  • BD PureWick™ Patient leaflet

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  • BD Guide to Getting Started with the BD PureWick™ system

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    (PDF - 1 Mo)

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