Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices having shape memory material that may be selectively shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras.

Abstract: Fluid collection assemblies, systems including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a proximal surface and a distal surface opposite the proximal surface. The proximal surface defines an opening. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes a bladder. The bladder may be adjacent to the distal surface of the fluid impermeable barrier or between a conduit disposed in the chamber and the distal surface. The bladder is configured to switch between a first state and at least a second state. A volume of the bladder is greater when the bladder is the second state than when the bladder is in the first state. Switching the bladder between the first and second states changes a curvature of the at least a portion of the fluid collection assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies that include at least one inflation device, methods for using the same, and systems including the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes at least one bladder having one or more walls defining an interior region. The inflation device also includes at least one valve configured to selectively permit flow of at least one inflation fluid into and out of the interior region to switch the at least one bladder between a first state and a second state.

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a proximal surface and a distal surface opposite the proximal surface. The proximal surface defines an opening. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes a bladder. The bladder may be adjacent to the distal surface of the fluid impermeable barrier or between a conduit disposed in the chamber and the distal surface. The bladder is configured to switch between a first state and at least a second state. A volume of the bladder is greater when the bladder is the second state than when the bladder is in the first state. Switching the bladder between the first and second states changes a curvature of the at least a portion of the fluid collection assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies that include at least one inflation device, methods for using the same, and systems including the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes at least one bladder having one or more walls defining an interior region. The inflation device also includes at least one valve configured to selectively permit flow of at least one inflation fluid into and out of the interior region to switch the at least one bladder between a first state and a second state.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection systems and methods of using the same. An example fluid collection system includes a fluid collection assembly and at least one tensioning element (e.g., wire). The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier that defines at least a chamber and at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The tensioning element of the fluid collection system is configured to switch from a relaxed state and a tensioned state. The tensioning element is in the relaxed state when substantially no external tensile force is applied thereto and the tensioned state when an external tensile force is applied thereto. The tensioning element is configured to change a curvature of at least a portion of the fluid collection assembly, for example, by switching the tensioning element between the relaxed state and the tensioned state.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier that at least partially defines a chamber. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending therethrough that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra or have a male urethra positioned therethrough. The fluid collection device also includes a channel extending between an inlet and outlet thereof. The inlet is configured to be in fluid communication with a gas source and the outlet is configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid storage container. The outlet is positioned downstream from the inlet. The channel also defines at least one aperture or passageway therein that allows an interior of the channel to be in fluid communication with the rest of the chamber.

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a fluid impermeable barrier (102) defining at least one opening (104), a chamber (106) in fluid communication with the at least one opening (104), and at least one fluid outlet (108). The fluid collection assembly (100) also includes at least one porous material (110) disposed in the chamber (106). The fluid collection assembly (100) also includes at least one conduit (112) attached to the fluid outlet (108). The fluid collection assembly (100) includes one or more movement enhancing features (118).

Abstract: Disclosed is a catheterization package including catheterization-package components and a catheterization tray configured to facilitate a catheterization procedure. The catheterization-package components include a urinary catheter fluidly connected to a urine-drainage bag and a sampling-port access device configured to fluidly connect to a urine-sampling port of the urinary catheter or the urine-drainage bag for aseptic collection of one or more urine samples. The catheterization tray includes at least a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment configured to hold the catheterization-package components. The first compartment is configured to hold the urinary catheter. The second compartment is connected to the first compartment by an intercompartment connection. The second compartment is configured to hold the urine-drainage bag. The third compartment is configured to hold the sampling-port access device.

Abstract: Example fluid impermeable barriers of fluid collection devices and methods of forming a fluid impermeable barrier of a fluid collection device. The fluid impermeable barrier includes an inner surface at least partially defining a chamber, a first end region defining an aperture extending therethrough and including a first outer surface portion, and a second end region distal to the first end region and including a second outer surface portion having more adhesive strength than the first outer surface portion. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending longitudinally along the fluid impermeable barrier and configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices having shape memory material that may be selectively shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection systems and methods of using the same. An example fluid collection system includes a fluid collection assembly and at least one tensioning element (e.g., wire). The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier that defines at least a chamber and at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The tensioning element of the fluid collection system is configured to switch from a relaxed state and a tensioned state. The tensioning element is in the relaxed state when substantially no external tensile force is applied thereto and the tensioned state when an external tensile force is applied thereto. The tensioning element is configured to change a curvature of at least a portion of the fluid collection assembly, for example, by switching the tensioning element between the relaxed state and the tensioned state.

Abstract: Fluid collection assemblies, systems including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a proximal surface and a distal surface opposite the proximal surface. The proximal surface defines an opening. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes a bladder. The bladder may be adjacent to the distal surface of the fluid impermeable barrier or between a conduit disposed in the chamber and the distal surface. The bladder is configured to switch between a first state and at least a second state. A volume of the bladder is greater when the bladder is the second state than when the bladder is in the first state. Switching the bladder between the first and second states changes a curvature of the at least a portion of the fluid collection assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies that include at least one inflation device, methods for using the same, and systems including the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes at least one bladder having one or more walls defining an interior region. The inflation device also includes at least one valve configured to selectively permit flow of at least one inflation fluid into and out of the interior region to switch the at least one bladder between a first state and a second state.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier that at least partially defines a chamber. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending therethrough that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra or have a male urethra positioned therethrough. The fluid collection device also includes a channel extending between an inlet and outlet thereof. The inlet is configured to be in fluid communication with a gas source and the outlet is configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid storage container. The outlet is positioned downstream from the inlet. The. The channel also defines at least one aperture or passageway therein that allows an interior of the channel to be in fluid communication with the rest of the chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catheterization package including catheterization-package components and a catheterization tray configured to facilitate a catheterization procedure. The catheterization-package components include a urinary catheter fluidly connected to a urine-drainage bag and a sampling-port access device configured to fluidly connect to a urine-sampling port of the urinary catheter or the urine-drainage bag for aseptic collection of one or more urine samples. The catheterization tray includes at least a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment configured to hold the catheterization-package components. The first compartment is configured to hold the urinary catheter. The second compartment is connected to the first compartment by an intercompartment connection. The second compartment is configured to hold the urine-drainage bag. The third compartment is configured to hold the sampling-port access device.