Drain bladder with one hand

Penis holder made out of orthotic material makes independent draining of the bladder with one hand possible for people with impaired hand function

User drains urine using a penis holder. Image: Lars 'Geson' Andersson
User drains urine using a penis holder. Image: Lars ‘Geson’ Andersson

The user puts his penis in a holder made of orthosis material to drain his bladder. The assistant helps him to connect the catheter to a bag.

Users comments
The user thought of this solution after he had hand surgery and could only use one hand. A little training was needed to learn to aim properly.

Made by
An occupational therapist from Sahlgrenska Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden

Whose idea
The user’s

Penis holder (close-up)
Penis holder (close-up)

Tipsare: Anonym 13

The person has a tetraplegia with partly function in the arms.