The Porcine Bladder Model measures residual urine and mucosal suction of catheters with Micro-hole Zone Technology vs conventional eyelet catheters.^1,2

This Is carried out through ex vivo testing with a porcine bladder*, where drained urine, intra catheter pressure and perceived mucosal suction is measured. A drop in the pressure indicates mucosal suction. The perceived mucosal suction was confirmed by the pressure peaks.^1,2

* The lower urinary tract was extracted and used in the test, including the bladder, urethra, and ureters

See example of a filled male porcine LUT inside the pressurized tank.

Example of a filled male porcine LUT inside the pressurized tank. The porcine LUT is pinned to the silicone mold (in pink) and connected to the tank via the urethral and ureteral fittings.

Conclusion

Micro-hole Zone Technology catheters showed lower levels of mucosal suction and residual urine compared to conventional eyelet catheters, independent of the size of the catheter (CH10 – CH16).^1,2

Click on the video to see how the porcine bladder responded to the Micro-hole Zone Technology catheter and conventional eyelet catheters.