Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for a catheterization process, particularly useful for self-performed catheterizations. A catheter is enclosed in a sheath made from a gas-permeable material. This sheath maximizes gas permeability to prevent air build-up at the distal end of the sheath, resulting in easy self-catheterization for even those with limited manual dexterity.

Abstract: Catheter advancing devices, systems and methods for advancing a catheter into the urethra of a user are disclosed. The catheter advancement device includes a body portion that couples to a guide portion of the catheter, the guide portion being movably coupled to the proximal end of a catheter. The catheter advancement device further includes a pair of flexible handles extending outwards from the body portion, and a gripping portion extending inwards from each of the flexible handles. A surface of the gripping portion comes in contact with the catheter when the flexible handles are engaged, and the surface of the gripping portion in contact with the catheter applies pressure to the catheter when the handles are engaged to advance the catheter through the guide portion.

Abstract: Novel catheter technology enabling use by individuals having limited dexterity are disclosed. The improvements include an apparatus and methods for emptying fluid from a fluid collection bag, a flow indicator on the fluid collection bag, and a convenient packaging for a catheterization kit containing these components. The apparatus and methods for emptying fluid from a fluid collection bag employ a drainage system including a plurality of tear off portions that expose drain tubes having different flow rates. Further, a flow indicator may be provided in the inlet port of the fluid collection bag. An attaching member is coupled to the fluid collection bag, enabling the fluid collection bag to be hung from a frame of a chair that a patient or user is sitting in.

Abstract: An indwelling urinary catheter assembly is disclosed having an indwelling catheter and a sheath enclosing an insertable portion of the indwelling catheter.

Abstract: A device for connecting a catheter assembly to a collection receptacle is disclosed. The device is situated at a distal portion of the catheter assembly and the connection made may be either temporary or permanent.

Abstract: A gripping device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing enhanced gripping power for the operator of the catheter assembly. The gripping device is situated at the proximal portion of the catheter assembly and the proximal terminus of an external catheter sheath is attached near or to the body of the gripping device.