Patent ID: 11938053
Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATION
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 8:
9. A fluid collection system, comprising:
a fluid storage container configured to hold a fluid;
a fluid collection device in fluid communication with the fluid storage container, the fluid collection device including:
a fluid collection member, including:
a fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defining a chamber, the fluid impermeable barrier also defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra or have a male urethra positioned therethrough;
a wicking material disposed at least partially within the chamber; and
a conduit disposed within wicking material, the conduit including an inlet positioned within the fluid collection device and an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source; and

at least one flange extending outwardly from the fluid collection member, the at least one flange including a flange body and an adhesive member thereon, wherein the flange body is attached to the fluid impermeable barrier;

a vacuum source in fluid communication with one or more of the fluid storage container or the fluid collection device, the vacuum source configured to draw fluid from the fluid collection device.