FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey—A study funded by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a medical technology company, and published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that women managing nighttime urinary incontinence reported better sleep and greater overall comfort with BD PureWick's urine collection system.
The company said that the study, which was sponsored by BD and conducted across 13 clinical sites in the United States, represents one of the first randomized studies of non-invasive urinary management devices in a home environment focused on patient experience, clinical outcomes and usability.
"Any innovation that helps reduce the daily burden of incontinence and supports quality of life represents an important step forward for our patients," said Michael J Kennelly, Professor of Urology at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
In a four-week randomized trial of 165 women, the PureWick Flex Female External Catheter was compared to a traditional female urinary pouch. Key findings include:
- Improved sleep and quality of life
- Safe and effective urine capture
- Easier to place and remove
- Low incidence of skin irritation
- Approximately 70% would like to continue using PureWick External Catheters
"This study reinforces what we hear from women every day—that comfort, confidence and a good night's sleep have a direct impact on their quality of life," said Chris DelGiudice, vice president and general manager of Urology & Critical Care at BD. "With safety the top priority, the PureWick Urine Collection System was designed to allow women with urinary incontinence to stay in bed comfortably, helping reduce trips to the bathroom which are associated with fall risk."