The PureWick™ Female External Catheter is intended for non-invasive urine output management in adult female patients.
Intended Users
Contraindications:
Warnings:
Precautions:
Recommendations:
If experiencing problems with the use of the device, please consult your healthcare professional for assistance.
Any serious incident that occurs with use of the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the Member State's Competent Authority in which the user and/or patient is established.
Setup:
1. Connect the canister to wall suction to a minimum of 40mmHg continuous suction. Always use the minimum amount of suction necessary. Using standard suction tubing, connect the PureWick™ Female External Catheter to the collection canister.
2. If using the PureWick™ Urine Collection System, please consult the PureWick™ Urine Collection System user guide for setup instructions.
Peri-care and Placement:
3. Perform perineal care and assess skin integrity (document per hospital protocol). Separate legs, gluteus muscles, and labia. Palpate pubic bone as anatomical marker.
4. With soft gauze side facing patient, align distal end of the PureWick™ Female External Catheter at 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 PureWick™ Female External Catheter is positioned.
Note: Patient can be positioned on back, side lying, frog legged, or lying back with knees bent and thighs apart (lithotomy position) prior to device placement.
Removal:
5. To remove the PureWick™ Female External Catheter, fully separate the legs, gluteus, and labia. To avoid potential skin injury upon removal, gently pull the PureWick™ Female External Catheter directly outward. Ensure suction is maintained while removing the PureWick™ Female External Catheter. After use, this product may be a potential biohazard. Dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Maintenance:
6. Replace the PureWick™ Female External Catheter at least every 8-12 hours or if soiled with faeces and blood. Always assess skin for compromise and perform perineal care prior to placement of a new PureWick™ Female External Catheter
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