Are you struggling to manage incontinence in hospital settings?
- Female urinary incontinence in hospital is a significant problem with limited management options and frequent complications. 43% - 56% of urinary tract infections are catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)1,2
- Excessive use of indwelling catheters increases the risk of infections and prolongs patient’s hospital stay3,4
- Incontinence pads represent a high economic burden on hospitals5
- Diaper use may lead to pressure sores or incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), and frequent diaper changes represent a burden on nursing workload6
- Inpatients with urinary incontinence are more likely to experience in-hospital falls7
Design features of the PureWick™ Female External Catheter
- PureWick™ is designed to help protect skin by drawing away voided urine
- Offers a non-invasive alternative to in-dwelling catheters
- Can be connected to wall suction or a collection canister
58,000 hours*
Average estimated annual time Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff spend changing incontinence pads on adult female patients.8,9
* Figure was calculated by taking the total number of adult female patients admitted to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (114,205) multiplied by the percentage of incontinent patients (26%), times number of pads per day (assumes an average of 4), times mean length of stay (3.4 days), times the average time it takes to change a pad (8.66 min), divided by 60 = 58,285.97 hrs
How PureWick™ can benefit patients and care teams
- May facilitate early indwelling catheter removal and thereby help reduce CAUTI risk
- Can reduce trips to the bathroom, which is a known cause of nighttime falls
- Makes better sleep possible for patients
In a consumer survey of PureWick™ users, 7 out of 10 stated that the PureWick™ Female External Catheter is comfortable when in place.
70%
The alternative is the PureWick™ Female External Catheter for incontinence in hospital
The PureWick™ Female External Catheter 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 promote better sleep.
Book a demoFeatures of this alternative to indwelling catheters
- 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
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Helps keep skin dry to support IAD (Incontinence Associated Dermatitis) risk reduction
Helps reduce nighttime bathroom trips and fall risk
Improves caregiver efficiency by saving time, reducing continence care tasks, and requiring fewer caregivers per intervention
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
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