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Most users can correctly self-select the Uresta Bladder Support for urinary incontinence. Packaging information enables informed decisions, ensuring appropriate use of this over-the-counter medical device.

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  • Over-the-counter (OTC) medical devices require consumers to self-select appropriately.
  • The self-selection process for urinary incontinence pessaries, like the Uresta Bladder Support, has not been formally studied.
  • Ensuring correct consumer self-selection is crucial for OTC device safety and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the self-selection process for the Uresta Bladder Support.
  • To determine if consumers can accurately choose this device for their urinary incontinence needs without professional guidance.

Main Methods:

  • Study enrolled 49 women with various urinary continence diagnoses.
  • Participants assessed their suitability for the Uresta Bladder Support based on provided information.
  • Self-selection decisions were recorded and analyzed for accuracy.

Main Results:

  • 88% of participants made a correct self-selection decision for the Uresta Bladder Support.
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  • Risks were deemed acceptable and outweighed by quality of life improvements.

Conclusions:

  • The Uresta Bladder Support's external packaging facilitates correct consumer self-selection.
  • Most users can appropriately choose this device for managing incontinence symptoms.
  • The study supports the viability of OTC self-selection for this bladder support device.