Abstract: A packaged catheter assembly comprises a pouch and a catheter contained within the pouch. The pouch comprises a fold line and the catheter is arranged across the fold line. The catheter assembly is movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, wherein in the folded configuration the pouch is folded about the fold line and the catheter is arranged in a coiled configuration. The pouch may be configured to provide an opening to allow the catheter to be withdrawn and separated from the pouch. The catheter may be arranged in a figure of eight when in the unfolded configuration. The catheter may cross the fold line at least twice. An angle between the catheter and the fold line may be less than 75 degrees. The fold line may divide the pouch into two equal sized square pockets.

Abstract: A catheter packaging defined by at least two walls bonded along a pair of lateral edges by lateral edge bonds, the packaging having an openable top, wherein the openable top is scaled by a top seal comprising a pair of bond lines which continue from the lateral edge bonds and gradually curve to meet.

Abstract: A catheter wetting agent storage chamber defined by a first end wall, a second end wall and a radially outer wall extending along a longitudinal axis between the two. The catheter wetting agent storage chamber has a first section with a first part of the outer wall and the first end wall and a second section comprising a second part of the outer wall and the second end wall. One of the first and second section is disposed radially inside the other section such that the sections overlap axially. One of the first and second sections comprises at least one projection which extends axially into a corresponding recess in an outer surface of the outer wall of the other of the first and second sections.

Abstract: A catheter assembly having a catheter having a proximal end for insertion ingot the body and a distal end, a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter, a sleeve enclosing the catheter along the length of the catheter, and a fluid reservoir arranged at the proximal end. The fluid reservoir is configured to release wetting fluid into the sleeve to wet the catheter and the distal end of the sleeve is in fluid communication with the fluid collection bag. Fluid may flow from the distal end of the catheter into the sleeve or from the distal end of the sleeve into the catheter. An inlet to receive fluid from the distal ends of the sleeve and catheter. The inlet may comprise a one-way valve. There is also provided a packaged catheter assembly comprising a pouch containing the catheter assembly.

Abstract: A packaged catheter assembly comprises a catheter and a container of wetting fluid arranged within a pouch. The pouch has a pair of lateral edges, a top and an opposing base. The base protrudes downwards beyond the point where it meets the lateral edges.

Abstract: A catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a valve assembly, and a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter via the valve assembly. The valve assembly has a first configuration in which the valve assembly inhibits fluid flow in a direction from the fluid collection bag towards the catheter and permits fluid flow in a direction from the catheter towards the fluid collection bag; and a second configuration in which the valve assembly permits fluid flow in a direction from the fluid collection bag towards the catheter and inhibits fluid flow in a direction from the catheter towards the fluid collection bag. The catheter may be a male urinary catheter. Colour may be used to indicate the configuration of the valve assembly.

Abstract: A packaged catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a pouch having a gripping element configured to engage the catheter, and a fluid reservoir configured to release wetting fluid into the pouch so as to wet the catheter. The catheter and fluid reservoir are arranged within the pouch. The pouch is configured to provide an opening through which the catheter may be withdrawn. The pouch has a wetting region in which wetting fluid preferentially collects distal to the opening. The gripping element is configured to direct the catheter through the wetting region during withdrawal of the catheter from the pouch. The catheter may be curved and may be a male urinary catheter. The catheter may be longer than the pouch.

Abstract: An intermittent catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter, wherein the fluid collection bag has an outlet valve configured to control release of fluid out of the fluid collection bag in use and the outlet valve has a valve base attached to a panel of the fluid collection bag, the valve base having a base opening for receiving a liquid output from the fluid collection bag and an outlet element configured to be laterally rotatable relative to the valve base from a closed configuration to an open configuration.

Abstract: An intermittent catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end; and a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter, wherein the fluid collection bag comprises a hand strap. The hand strap may comprise two ends, each end being attached to the fluid collection bag at substantially the same position on the fluid collection bag.

Abstract: A catheter assembly that has a fluid collection bag and a catheter. The fluid collection bag has two panels, a peripheral bond between the two panels, and an inlet to receive fluid from the catheter. The two panels are configured to form a base of the fluid collection bag distal from the inlet; and the fluid collection bag is configured to stand up on the base. The fluid collection bag may have a front, rear and base panels. The base panel may form the base of the bag. The fluid collection bag may have two side panels. The front and rear panels may be joined to opposite sides of each side panel. The base panel may be joined to one side of each side panel. The catheter may be a male urinary catheter.

Abstract: A packaged catheter assembly that has a catheter arranged within a sterile sealed pouch. The pouch has an openable top and a resealing arrangement proximal the openable top for resealing the pouch after use. A portion of the catheter is arranged in the sealed pouch so as to obstruct the resealing arrangement.