Abstract: A urine collection device includes a membrane filter (9) through which urine flows prior to being collected in a storage container (1). In order to filter out particulate matter from the urine, and thus increase the lifespan of the membrane filter (9), a pre-filter (8) is provided upstream of the membrane filter (9). The pre-filter (8) has a higher capacity than the membrane filter (9). The membrane filter (9) and the pre-filter (8) may be provided within a single unit that may comprise the lid of the storage container (1). An air outlet (2) may include moisture reduction means, such as at least one hydrophobic membrane (3, 5) and/or moisture-absorbing material (4). Moisture-absorbing material (4) may also serve to absorb odours.

Abstract: A pad assembly for use with a urine collection device comprises an external layer (2), which is preferably an impermeable conformable material. The external layer (2) partially surrounds a filling material (3), which preferably comprises a single layer of open low-density material that does not appreciably resist the flow of urine nor retain urine. The pad assembly is preferably tapered and preferably is able to accommodate an end portion of a urine outlet tube (1) longitudinally within the boundary of the external layer (2).