Female external catheters for home use, such as the PUREWICK Female External Catheters and the Sage PrimaFit system, present a non-invasive alternative to indwelling catheters. They are designed to manage urinary incontinence by collecting urine externally rather than through a tube inserted into the bladder.

However, recently the female external urinary catheter (FEUC) has become available as a non-invasive alternative for urinary management in female patients before an IUC placement is considered, or upon the removal of an IUC when it is no longer needed.

reduce the use of indwelling urinary catheters is to ensure that alternatives to urinary catheters are considered and implemented when appropriate. The CAUTI team at Anywhere Hospital discusses alternatives and has identified a variety of barriers to providing alternative options to urinary catheters throughout the hospital. With

External catheters are changing how women manage urinary incontinence, offering a non-invasive alternative to internal solutions. These devices sit outside the body, reducing the risk of discomfort and infections.