Device for catching urine sample

A urine collection device adapted to collect a sterile urine sample from a patient, the device comprising a seat portion supported by a seat base, and a collection element to collect the sterile urine sample from the patient,

• wherein the seat portion comprises:
• a rearwardly reclining backrest adapted for the patient to recline on his or her back, during use of the device;
• a hollow, to collect fecal matter and spilled urine;
• and
• a saddle that projects from the seat portion, the saddle being adapted to be located between the patient's legs and in front of the patient's genitals during use;
• wherein the saddle comprises a saddle opening and a pair of spaced apart side walls located on either side of the saddle opening and defining a space between the side walls of the saddle, the saddle opening providing fluid access to the space and the collection element;
• wherein the collection element comprises a shield connected to a slidable support base, the shield being adapted to prevent urine spraying forward of the device, the collection element comprising a cup mount to locate a removeable and replaceable sterile urine collection cup to collect a flying stream of urine from the patient;
• wherein the collection element is slidably located between the side walls of the saddle to adjust the distance of the collection element, and the collection cup, relative to the saddle opening in order to collect the flying stream of urine directly from the patient;
• and
• wherein the hollow is located between the backrest and the saddle and is at least partially defined by a shelf region that surrounds at least a portion of the hollow, the shelf region being adapted to allow at least a portion of the patient's buttocks to rest on the shelf region, with the patient's anus located above the hollow, during use.