A DEVICE TO FACILITATE SELF-CATHETERISATION IN WOMEN, THE COMBINATION OF SAID DEVICE AND A CATHETER, AND A LOCATING AND MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND SELECTION OF SAID SELF-CATHETERISATION DEVICE

摘要

A device is described to facilitate self-catheterisation in women who have an atonic bladder. The device comprises a body portion for insertion in the vagina, a locating member which lies substantially at right angles to the body portion and is intended to engage against the outside of the vagina, and a handle member on the locating member. The body portion has or is associated with a passageway one end of which is intended to engage against the mouth of the urethra and the other end of which is intended to receive the leading end of a catheter which can thus be guided into the urethra to facilitate self-catheterisation. A locating and measuring device for use in the construction or selection of the self-catheterisation device is also described.