Fluid collection devices, fluid collection systems including the same, and methods of using the same

A fluid collection system, comprising:

• a fluid collection device including:
• a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber, an opening, and an outlet;
• a fluid permeable membrane extending across the opening;
• a fluid receiving portion including a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier that defines all of or a substantial majority of the opening;
• and
• a longitudinal portion exhibiting an oblong shape and extending from the fluid receiving portion in a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal portion;
• wherein the fluid collection device exhibits a maximum length measured from a distal tip of the longitudinal portion to an opposing portion of the fluid receiving portion;
• and
• wherein the fluid receiving portion exhibits a first maximum width measured perpendicular to the maximum length, and the longitudinal portion exhibits a second maximum width measured parallel to the first maximum width, and wherein the first maximum width is greater than the second maximum width;
• and
• wherein the chamber is defined by the fluid receiving portion and the longitudinal portion;
• a fluid collection container in fluid communication with and positioned downstream from the fluid collection device;
• a suction source in fluid communication with the fluid collection device and the fluid collection container;
• and
• at least one tube that allows the fluid collection device to be in fluid communication with the fluid collection container and the suction source.

A method, comprising:

• providing a fluid collection device, the fluid collection device including:
• a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber, an opening, and an outlet;
• a fluid permeable membrane extending across the opening;
• a fluid receiving portion including a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier that defines all of or a substantial majority of the opening;
• and
• a longitudinal portion exhibiting an oblong shape and extending from the fluid receiving portion in a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal portion;
• wherein the fluid collection device exhibits a maximum length measured from a distal tip of the longitudinal portion to an opposing portion of the fluid receiving portion;
• wherein the fluid receiving portion exhibits a first maximum width measured perpendicular to the maximum length, and the longitudinal portion exhibits a second maximum width measured parallel to the first maximum width, and wherein the first maximum width is greater than the second maximum width;
• and
• wherein the chamber is defined by the fluid receiving portion and the longitudinal portion;
• positioning the opening of the fluid collection device adjacent to a urethral opening of an individual;
• and
• positioning the longitudinal portion against a perineum and/or upper thighs of the individual.