Elena Lagunilla, Kevin Klocek, Thomas Hallowell

Clinical White Paper published by Boehringer Laboratories, January 2025

Indwelling catheters effectively track urine output but increase the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Reducing their use, especially in female patients, is a primary clinical goal. External urinary management systems offer an alternative, but many lack the necessary accuracy for critically ill patients requiring precise urine output measurement. This study evaluates the performance of a novel external female catheter in a clinical setting. Results show the device captured an average of 97.2% of total urine output, demonstrating high accuracy. The novel external catheter system provides an effective solution for urine output measurement, reducing reliance on indwelling catheters and mitigating the risk of CAUTIs.