Catheter Management Device and Method for Continence Care
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260090933A1 by inventors Shawcross and Grey for a wedge-shaped positioning device designed to accommodate fecal management catheters. The device features a channel on its underside made from non-stick material to prevent backflow and leakage of waste contents onto patients or bedding. This invention addresses catheter blockage scenarios where leakage can occur.
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The USPTO published patent application US20260090933A1 for a catheter management device and method for continence care. The invention comprises a wedge-shaped positioning device with a channel on its underside configured to accommodate a fecal management catheter, using a first material for bed contact and a second non-stick material in the channel to prevent backflow and leakage. The CPC classifications include A61G 7/07, A61M 27/00, and A61M 2202/068.
Patent applications do not create regulatory compliance obligations. Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers reviewing this publication should note this innovation for competitive awareness purposes only. No immediate action is required as this is a published application, not an approved patent or regulatory requirement.
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CATHETER MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTINENCE CARE
Application US20260090933A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026
Inventors
Emma Shawcross, Casey Grey
Abstract
A positioning device with a wedge shape includes a channel on the underside configured to accommodate a fecal management catheter to prevent leaks and improve waste containment. The underside may include a first material for contact with the bed surface, and the channel may comprise a second material which is different from the first material and which is non-stick. The positioning device prevents back flow and leakage of contents onto patient/bed which can result if a catheter is blocked.
CPC Classifications
A61G 7/07 A61M 27/00 A61M 2202/068 A61M 2209/084
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Application No.
19255071
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