Abstract: A method of using a female external catheter (“FEC”) includes coupling a FEC to a urine drainage system. The FEC can include a body including a cavity communicating with an opening, a back connected to the body opposite the opening, the back including a connector hole aligned with an end portion of the cavity, a connector disposed in the connector hole, the connector including a sump configured to collect urine from the end portion of the cavity, and tubing coupled to the connector. The method further includes positioning the opening in communication with the cavity over a urethral opening of a patient such that the connector hole opens away from the patient and initiating a pump unit of the urine drainage system to draw a vacuum through the opening of the cavity.

Abstract: Examples relate to urine collection container assemblies. A urine collection container assembly a canister having an interior region, a lid, and a gasket. The lid is secured or securable to the canister and includes multiple ports configured to detachably secure to one or more conduits to provide fluid communication with the interior region of the canister. The gasket is overmolded to the lid and positioned to interface a portion of the canister to form a seal when the lid is secured to the canister.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a catheter body, a catheter back, and a connector. The catheter body can include a cavity extending along a length of the catheter body. The cavity is configured to open toward a patient. The catheter back can include a connector hole aligned with an end portion of the cavity. The connector hole can be configured to open away from the patient. The connector is disposed in the connector hole. The connector can include a sump configured to collect urine from the end portion of the cavity for withdrawal from the FEC. In another example, a method of an FEC can includes a method of using the FEC.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fluid sample collection system including a diversion valve, a spring and a collection canister. The diversion valve includes a diversion valve housing, the diversion valve is configured to receive a volume of fluid from a first fluid line and direct the volume of fluid to either a collection canister below the diversion valve using a collection channel or to a second fluid line using a passage channel. The collection channel is located below the passage channel. The spring is coupled to the diversion valve, and configured to transition the diversion valve between a collection state and a passage state. The collection canister includes a collection canister opening. The collection canister is configured to receive the volume of fluid by gravity flow and is coupled to the diversion valve by a fluid channel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are applicators for female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a sidewall encircling a cavity that extends along a length of the FEC, a knoll of the sidewall that extends over the cavity in a sump end of the FEC, a catheter back opposite the cavity, and an applicator over the catheter back. The cavity can be configured to open toward a patient for voiding urine into the cavity. The knoll can be configured to be disposed over a vaginal introitus of the patient when the FEC is tucked between inner labia of the patient. The catheter back can extend from the sump end of the FEC to a drainage end of the FEC opposite the sump end of the FEC. The applicator can be configured for applying the FEC and holding the FEC in place during the voiding of the urine.

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier and at least one porous material disposed in the fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier includes a proximal end region and a distal end region opposite the proximal end region. The fluid impermeable barrier defines a chamber, an opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines at least one of a flattened sump at or near the distal end region or at least one aperture. The at least one aperture formed in the fluid impermeable barrier may form at least one of at least one first coupling configured to be attached to at least one second coupling attached to the porous material, at least one vent at or near the proximal end region, or at least one indentation formed in at least one lateral flange.

Abstract: An example fluid collection system includes a fluid collection assembly. The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection system also includes a fluid storage container and a vacuum source that are both in fluid communication with the chamber of the fluid collection assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods of use and manufacture. The fluid collection device may include a fluid impermeable barrier, a porous material, and a conduit. The fluid impermeable barrier may have an elongated shape with a proximal region and a distal region, and including a first impermeable layer and a second impermeable layer opposite to the first impermeable layer and defining an opening. The first impermeable layer and the second impermeable layer at least partially defining a chamber therebetween, the chamber including a pocket portion that extends distally from the opening between the first impermeable layer and the second impermeable layer. The porous material extends across the opening and is positioned in the pocket portion of the chamber. The porous material is configured to space the first impermeable layer from the second impermeable layer in the pocket portion of the chamber.

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable layer at least defining at least one opening, a chamber, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes a porous medium disposed in the chamber and extending across the opening. The porous medium includes a first porous material and a second porous material. The first porous material exhibits a first fluid permeability and a first compressibility. The second porous material exhibits a second fluid permeability and a second compressibility. In an embodiment, the first fluid permeability of the first porous material is greater than the second fluid permeability of the second porous material. In an embodiment. the first compressibility of the first porous material is less than the second compressibility of the second porous material.

Abstract: An example fluid collection system includes a fluid collection assembly and at least one porous cartridge configured to be reversibly attached to the fluid collection assembly. The fluid collection assembly includes a body and a connector piece. The connector piece includes a conduit connector configured to be connected to a conduit and an arm connector. The fluid collection system also includes an arm that forms part of the porous cartridge or the fluid collection assembly. The arm includes one or more arm walls that define an arm opening at one end, a cavity extending through at least a portion thereof, and one or more perforations extending through the arm walls that allow one or more bodily fluids to flow from an exterior of the arm into the cavity. The porous cartridge includes a porous material defining a hollowed region. The hollow region is configured to receive the arm of the fluid collection assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a catheter body, a catheter back, and a connector. The catheter body can include a cavity extending along a length of the catheter body. The cavity is configured to open toward a patient. The catheter back can include a connector hole aligned with an end portion of the cavity. The connector hole can be configured to open away from the patient. The connector is disposed in the connector hole. The connector can include a sump configured to collect urine from the end portion of the cavity for withdrawal from the FEC. In another example, a method of an FEC can includes a method of using the FEC.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a urinary output monitoring system. The system can include a urinary output monitoring device having a device body with a front panel and a back panel, and a fluid collection bag attachment configured to be detachably coupled to the front panel and to secure a fluid collection bag. The system can further include a load cell configured to determine a load placed upon the fluid collection bag attachment. The load cell can be in communication with a console. An attachment system can be configured to couple the urinary output monitoring system to a securing surface, for example to the back panel, and can have two or more contact points coupled to one or more rails defining a longitudinal axis, the contact points defining a lateral axis and configured to longitudinally move along the rails.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fluid sample collection system including a diversion valve, a spring and a collection canister. The diversion valve includes a diversion valve housing, the diversion valve is configured to receive a volume of fluid from a first fluid line and direct the volume of fluid to either a collection canister below the diversion valve using a collection channel or to a second fluid line using a passage channel. The collection channel is located below the passage channel. The spring is coupled to the diversion valve, and configured to transition the diversion valve between a collection state and a passage state. The collection canister includes a collection canister opening. The collection canister is configured to receive the volume of fluid by gravity flow and is coupled to the diversion valve by a fluid channel.