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HOW THE CONNECTED CATHETER WORKS

Current Process is Archaic

Urinary Tract Infections are the leading cause of rehospitalization for people with SCI/D and the current process of catheterization is archaic and medieval. The plastic tube used to drain the bladder is essentially the same as any plastic straw.

The Solution -

A Smart Catheter

Although the Connected Catheter™ utilizes some highly innovative and advanced technologies, our team has taken a problem first approach to solving this issue and are trying to accomplish two primary objectives:

• Indicate when the bladder is full

• Empty the bladder without inserting catheters into the body 5-10x per day.

Indigogo

Crowdfunding Campaign has raised $52,045, 45% of funds needed.

Click here to go to the Spinal Singularity Crowdfunding page.

Derek Herrerra (seated)

holds the first prize check. Behind him from (left to right) are Zach McKinney, Bud Knapp, Beth Johnson and Betsy Knapp.

For the complete story about the Connected Catheter click here.