Note: Properly placing the Purewick Female External Catheter snugly between the labia and gluteus holds the product in place for most patients. Mesh underwear may be useful for securing the Purewick Female External Catheter for some patients.
How does the PureWick urine system work?
The PureWick™ System is a urine collection system that works outside the body. Designed to help keep skin dry, the PureWick™ Urine Collection System gently pulls the urine from the PureWick™ Female External Catheter into the sealed collection canister.
Is the PureWick system covered by Medicare?
Medicare now covers the PureWick™ Female External Catheter! The PureWick™ Female External Catheter is simple and non-invasive.
Is PureWick a catheter?
The PureWick™ Female External Catheter allows for simple, non-invasive urine output management in female patients. Using low pressure wall suction, the PureWick™ Female External Catheter wicks urine away from the patient and into a designated collection canister.
How does the purewick urine collection system work?
Designed to help keep skin dry, the PureWick™ Urine Collection System gently pulls the urine from the PureWick™ Female External Catheter into the sealed collection canister. The PureWick™ Female External Catheter has been available primarily for in-hospital treatment.
How can I replace the purewick female external catheter?
Verify suction by disconnecting PureWick Female External Catheter from the collector tubing and placing the end of the collector tubing into a cup of water. If water easily flows into the collection canister, replace the PureWick Female External Catheter. How can I place the PureWick™ Female External Catheter properly?
How often do you need to empty purewick urine canister?
The PureWick™ Urine Collection System 2000cc (ml) canister should be emptied before volume reaches 1800cc (ml), or as needed. Does underwear fit over the Female External Catheter? Yes. Is the PureWick™ Female External Catheter reusable? No. The wick is replaced every 8-12 hours or if it’s soiled with feces or blood.
What to do if your purewick system is not working?
The device is on, but not suctioning properly. Follow these troubleshooting steps to ensure the device is suctioning properly. Ensure tubing connections are connected properly. Check the collector tubing for blockage or flow restriction such as pinhead or kinked tubing. Ensure overflow stop valve in collection canister lid is open.
