Catheter slide valve device

Abstract

A slide valve device for use with suprapubic catheters comprises a tube featuring a conically shaped inlet end that securely connects to an end of a catheter. An outlet end of the device has a diagonal cut for smooth fluid discharge. A valve mechanism includes a valve housing positioned perpendicularly on the tube and a slide valve equipped with an aperture. The aperture aligns with a through passage in the tube. The slide valve has a convex end and a concave end that provide tactile and visual cues for identifying open and closed positions. An attachment piece allows the device to be secured to the user's clothing, facilitating flexibility and comfort. The disclosed device aids in reducing risk of infection from a discharge end, provides better mobility to a person using the device, reduces the risk of spills, and eliminates splatter while discharging urine.

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