A Prospective, Randomized, Crossover, Single-blind, Single Center Healthy Volunteer Study conducted over 1 day, with 2 voids using the PureWick (PW) Male external catheter (MEC) vs. comparator Sage PrimoFit™. This study is designed to assess the performance, comfort, and ease of use of the PW Male external catheter as compared to the comparator product.
In this prospective, post-market, crossover, single-blind, single center healthy volunteer study, healthy males will be randomized 1:1 to a treatment sequence using two devices (PureWick™ Male External Catheter and Sage PrimoFit™) and followed for 1 day through 2 voids. Approximately 50 participants will be enrolled in this study to obtain 44 evaluable subjects. This study is designed to assess the performance, comfort, and ease of use of the PW Male external catheter. The purpose of this study is to provide clinical evidence to compare the effectiveness and comfort of PureWick™ Male against a comparator for non-invasive urine output management in patients with varying male anatomy. Specifically, the study will collect data about how the male external catheters perform when participants are positioned on their side using a turning wedge with the head of the bed elevated, mimicking common patient positioning in the hospital setting.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
59
The PureWick™ Male External Catheter (MEC) is intended for non-invasive urine output management in male patients. It is a single-use, non-sterile device. The PureWick™ Male External Catheter is a commercially available device which is Class I, 510(K) exempt.
The PrimoFit External Urine Management for the Male Anatomy is indicated for the non-invasive external collection of urine for adult patients with male anatomy who require urine management. It is a single-use, non-sterile device. The Sage PrimoFit is a commercially available device which is Class I, 510(K) exempt.
USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)
Tampa, Florida, United States
Performance of the PureWick MEC Against an Established Comparator
Capture rate following void (captured as % of urine captured by device and collected in canister, measured by weight). Prior to each void, the weight of the empty urine collection canister and the weight of a dry absorbent pad are collected. Participants void into the device while laying in a bed with the absorbent pad underneath them. After each void, the post-void weight of the urine collection canister and the post-void weight of the absorbent pad are collected. Capture rate is calculated as the weight of captured urine (post-void canister weight - pre-void canister weight) / total urine volume (captured urine (post-void canister weight - pre-void canister weight) + leaked urine (post-void pad weight - pre-void pad weight)) \* 100.
Time frame: Approximately 2 hours after device placement
Performance of the PureWick MEC in Morbidly Obese Subpopulation
Capture rate following void (captured as % of urine captured by device and collected in canister, measured by weight).
Time frame: Approximately 2 hours after device placement
Participant Comfort
Overall comfort on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1- 5 with higher scores indicating a better outcome, where 1 = Very Uncomfortable, 2 = Uncomfortable, 3 = Neither Comfortable or Uncomfortable, 4 = Comfortable, and 5 = Very Comfortable. The last survey question related to likelihood to recommend the device ranged from 1-5 with higher scores indicating a better outcome, where 1 = Very Unlikely, 2 = Unlikely, 3 = Neither Likely Nor Unlikely, 4 - Likely, and 5 = Very Likely.
Time frame: Approximately 2 hours after device placement
Participant Comfort Scale Survey
Overall comfort on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1- 5 with higher scores indicating a better outcome, where 1 = Very Uncomfortable, 2 = Uncomfortable, 3 = Neither Comfortable or Uncomfortable, 4 = Comfortable, and 5 = Very Comfortable. The last survey question related to likelihood to recommend the device ranged from 1-5 with higher scores indicating a better outcome, where 1 = Very Unlikely, 2 = Unlikely, 3 = Neither Likely Nor Unlikely, 4 - Likely, and 5 = Very Likely.
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Time frame: Approximately 2 hours after device placement
Ease of Use by Health Care Professional (HCP)
Ease of use score on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1- 5 with higher scores indicating a better outcome, where 1 = Very Difficult, 2 = Somewhat Difficult, 3 = Average Difficulty, 4 = Somewhat Easy, and 5 = Very Easy.
Time frame: Approximately 2 hours after device placement