The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS includes a holder for the main receptacle to be placed when the unit is not in use.

The holder can be strapped with the included velcro to a bedrail or chairrail.  For home use, there are small holes in the holder that could be utilized to use small screws to attach the holder more permanently to a end table or bedside table.

For those of us who have loved ones with decreased ability to perform their activities of daily living such as male urinary problems or difficulty using a male urinal, we are more than willing to set up our household to promote their independence and ease of care.

When my son broke his leg, my husband went into the attic and put a large eye hook thru the rafter in the ceiling so that we could safely attach a rope with a handle.  He was able to transfer himself from the bed to a chair.

Limited vision can hinder the use of a male urinal.  The MUDS can help solve that problem.

During the design process, the inventor took into consideration numerous handicaps.  Decreased or limited vision makes it difficult to use a urinal.  Placement of the urinal can be managed, but,  the problem occurs with the attempt to place the urinal with urine in it onto a surface after use.  It causes frequent spills.

The Male Urinary Drainage System, or MUDS, has two features that solves this problem.  One, the urine doesn’t stay in the urinating device, it drains into a container which will hold 2500ml.  This solves the spilling problem when attempting to place the urinal on a surface after use.  Two, the MUDS device has orientation ridges which allow the user to place the device appropriately.

This is one of the many features that makes the MUDS truly a spill proof urinal for males with visual defecits.

Who needs an alternative to the old bedside urinal?

The MUDS was designed specifically to promote hygiene, self esteem and ease care giver strain.

The urine drains into a container that will hold 2500ml and has accurate markings on the container for measurement if needed.  A lot of men have difficulty using a standard urinal.  One of the major causes is spilling urine when placing on a surface until emptied, or trying to use the urinal with urine already in it because there was no one to empty it timely enough.

The MUDS solves this problem by promoting immediate drainage of urine into the container.  It can be used multiple times before it needs to be emptied, and if needed promote accurate measurement of urine.

You can learn more about this spill proof urinal at mudsllc.com

The MUDS has three primary features that work together to prevent spilling of urine and make it the ultimate spill proof urinal.

The primary feature is that urine does not stay in the MUDS receptacle.  It drains in the container that holds up to 2500ml of urine.

The second feature is the design of the receptacle itself in that it is a chamber within a chamber.  It works similar to a liquid laundry detergent cap by preventing the urine from flowing back out of the container once the urine is in it.

The third feature is the “drip lip” which prevents dribbles of urine from spilling back on to the male during or after use.

If you need a spill proof alternative to a male urinal, try a MUDS

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS has many benefits.  Any time you can make a male more independent, especially with bodily functions, it promotes self esteem.   

The MUDS serves as an effective Safety intervention,  Infection control intervention, Assists in compliance with OSHA/JCAHO regulations, Promotes cost effective use of nursing, housekeeping, laundry services, and supplies.  It can also assist in decreasing the incidence of workman’s compensation claims.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs.

Routine cleaning of the MUDS will prevent bacteria and mold growth and extend the usage of the unit.

Emptying the MUDS:  Unscrew the tubing from the drainage container and place the cap on the container.  Measure the urine using the markings on the side.   Remove the cap and pour the urine into the toilet carefully to avoid splashing.  Reconnect the drainage container to the tubing at the bed or chair side and place the container in the desired location.

The container will hold at least 2500ml in the upright position.  It is recommended that at least once every 24 hours the unit be rinsed out with water or a 50/50 vinegar solution to prevent crystals from building up in the tubing or unit and for odor control.  The container should be emptied at least every 12 hours and as needed.  Do not let the urine fill above the 3000 ml mark or it will inhibit the urine drainage into the container and make emptying the container difficult.

Any portable urine device requires routine cleaning to preserve sanitation and maintain the expected life of the unit.  Try a MUDS for your spillproof urinal.

The Male Urinary Drainage System or MUDS has the patented feature of a “drip lip”.  It’s purpose is to prevent urine from spilling back onto the male during or after urination into the unit.

Many males, particularly older males, have male urinary problems that cause slow urine flow, intermittent stream of urine, or dribbling at the end of the urination episode.  This makes it very difficult to use many of the common urinary devices available without urine spilling back onto the male.

The MUDS “drip lip”  is designed to facilitate ease of use for men with these problems.  The unit is seated against the pubic area forming a light seal.  When dribbles or intermittent streams of urine occur, the drip lip prevents the urine from dribbling or even flowing back onto the male.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal needs.

The key to optimizing a MUDS is in the setup.  Males with male urinary problems such tremors or just plain diffuculty using a urinal will benefit from the MUDS.

Choose the appropriate place to attach the holder. Consider whether the user is left or right handed, which side would be most appropriate for safety, or give the most privacy. The holder seats over the bedrail. Wrap the Velcro strap around the holder. Select the appropriate length of tubing. In general, if the user is going to be lying in the bed, he will need the 3 ft. section. If he will be sitting on the side of the bed or sitting in a chair, the 2 ft section will probably be more appropriate. Remember that it is a gravity system and select the length of tubing that will provide the most direct drainage to the container ffor best results. The containers’ position can be adjusted also to promote drainage. Position for the most direct drainage without loops if possible. Remember to eep the tubing and the container out of the walk path to prevent tripping.      Connect one end of the selected tubing to the MUDS device and one end to the container. Place the device in the holder and the system is ready for use.

The objectives of the Male Urinary Drainage System are:

1)  provide a male urinary system for a continent male to use in any position regardless of restrictive appliances or physical deficits without significantmale urinary leakage or spilling during or after use.

2)  provide a cost effective alternative to a Foley catheter or a urinal that will promote the users medical treatment plan, provide more efficient time management for medical staff and home care givers, and promote self esteem.

      The Male Urinary Drainage system will allow a continent male to urinate lying flat on their back, sitting, lying on their side, or standing without significant back-flow during or after use.  It is configured for maneuvering the actual collection system into tight spaces created by  casts, braces, etc..  It is easily used by persons with neurological deficits such as Parkinson’s or motor control deficits such as tremors. 

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Can you imagine how frustrating and depressing it must be to have a diaper put on you even though you know when you need to urinate?  All because of a temporary inability to use a male urinal without pouring it back onto yourself and making a big mess.

My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed by himself because everyone was afraid he would fall.  Frequently, it was just too much trouble, and time consuming, to get him out of bed just to urinate.  He received therapy with a machine that bent his knees and then straightened them, kind of like riding a bicycle.  The therapy would last for several hours.  After a few attempts at using a urinal, with the only success being that the urine spilled back onto him, the nursing staff placed him in diapers.

He was so embarrassed and frustrated.  One of the last shreds of dignity for an aging man, and even that was taken away from him.  He participated poorly in all of his care and lost the will to get better.  My friend asked if I could help.  Her Dad successfully used a Male Urinary Drainage System and was out of diapers for the remainder of his stay in rehab.  He began participating in the recovery process and she stated that his whole attitude was much improved.

Try a MUDS for your spill proof urinal.  You are in control!