BD PureWick™ Home Care: Urine Management for Women Without a Catheter
BD PureWick™ Home Care – Urine Management for Women Without a Catheter
The BD PureWick™ System is a urine collection system that is not inserted into the body, developed for women with urinary incontinence. A soft external catheter wicks away urine, and a small, quiet device draws it into a closed canister. It is not an indwelling catheter: PureWick™ is not inserted into the bladder or the body; it is placed externally between the labia. Prizma-Med is the exclusive Türkiye distributor for BD PureWick™, and the product is available in Türkiye.
When can it help?
- Women who are bedridden or have difficulty getting out of bed
- Home care and recovery after a stroke
- Difficulty reaching the toilet in time due to conditions that limit mobility, such as MS or advanced joint disease
- Recovery at home after a hip fracture or surgery
- Older age, frequent urination at night and concern about falls
- Skin irritation and dermatitis caused by pads or diapers
- Patients receiving long-term or palliative home care
- Patients who have difficulty using, or do not wish to use, a bedpan
If you are unsure whether PureWick™ is suitable for you, consult your doctor or nurse.
How does it work?
- Soft external catheter: Placed between the legs and between the labia while lying down. Its soft fabric surface wicks urine away immediately.
- Thin tubing: The wicked urine is carried to the device through the tubing connected to the end of the catheter.
- Collection device: The quiet device draws the urine into a closed 2-liter canister, which is emptied before it becomes full.
The device plugs into a wall outlet and is placed on a flat surface near the bed, such as a nightstand or small table. It measures approximately 23 × 16.5 × 28 cm. The catheter is designed for use while lying on the back or reclining in a semi-sitting position.
Benefits for the patient and the caregiver
- More restful nights: The need to get up to use the toilet or change pads at night is reduced, so both the patient and the caregiver can rest better.
- Dry skin: Urine is wicked away from the skin, which may help reduce the risk of dermatitis and irritation.
- No need to get out of bed: By reducing the need to get up at night, it may help reduce the risk of falls.
- Dignity and independence: Reduces the embarrassment of frequent pad changes; with some practice, many users can place the product themselves.
- For the caregiver: Less wet laundry and bedding; urine is collected in a closed canister and the volume can be seen on the graduated canister.
What do users say?
According to BD's user and caregiver surveys: 93% of caregivers and 84% of users said the system was easy to set up (2020, n=324). 83% (120/145) of home users and caregivers said they generally did not have to get out of bed at night to use the toilet, and three out of four said they slept better at night (2019, n=145; with the previous-generation collection system). Both surveys included users who had reordered the product at least once. These are survey results; individual experiences may vary.
Who should not use it? Who should consult a doctor first?
- People who cannot empty their bladder or have difficulty urinating (urinary retention) should not use it.
- People who are agitated or likely to remove the product repeatedly
- People with frequent fecal incontinence
- People with wounds, irritation or redness in the area of application
- People with moderate or heavy menstrual bleeding who cannot use a tampon
- People who have recently had genital surgery (consult your doctor first)
What's in the box
Collection device and power cord, 2-liter graduated collection canister, canister lid and pump tubing, elbow connector, collection tubing and instructions for use. PureWick™ Female External Catheters are sold separately in boxes of 30.
Daily use and care
- The catheter is single-use; it is replaced at least every 8–12 hours, or immediately if soiled with stool or blood. Those who use it only at night generally use one per day.
- The canister, lid, tubing and device are cleaned daily and disinfected with 70% alcohol; the canister and tubing are replaced at least every 60 days.
- Do not apply barrier cream to the area; it may prevent the device from drawing urine. Do not use with a bedpan or an airtight cover.
- Never insert the catheter into the vagina, rectum or any other body cavity. If redness, wounds or signs of allergy appear on the skin, stop using it and consult your doctor.
- The catheter contains dry natural rubber.
Always read the instructions for use supplied with the device before use.
Information and orders
For pricing, orders, product use and home setup: WhatsApp: +90 533 349 61 62 · Phone: +90 342 360 64 50 · info@prizmamed.com.tr