Catheter Management Device and Method for Continence Care

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Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

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.

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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.