SELF-CATHETERIZATION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

摘要

A self-catheterization assistance apparatus is presented. The apparatus has a base, a penis retention element coupled to the base and a catheter retention member coupled to the base. A penis is inserted into and securedly attached to the penis retention element. A catheter housing is inserted into and securedly attached to the catheter retention member. An optional advancer advances the catheter through the catheter housing and into the penis.

主权项

1. A self-catheterization assistance apparatus to assist a user of a urinary catheter in advancing the catheter into a penis of the user, the apparatus comprising:
a base having a proximal edge, an opposed distal edge, a lower surface and an opposed upper surface configured to support at least a portion of the penis and at least a portion of the catheter thereon; a penis retention element defining a penis opening configured for receipt of at least a portion of the penis, wherein the penis retention element is coupled to the upper surface of the base, and wherein the penis retention element securedly attaches the penis to the base; and a catheter retention member defining a catheter opening configured for receipt of at least a portion of the catheter, wherein the catheter retention member is coupled to the upper surface of the base and is substantially aligned longitudinally with the penis retention element, and wherein the catheter retention member securedly attaches a portion of the catheter to the base.