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  • Biomaterials Science

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  • Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a common management strategy for lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD).
  • Understanding urine and sediment characteristics in IC users is crucial for optimizing catheter design and preventing complications.
  • Previous studies have not comprehensively analyzed urine physicochemical properties and sediment behavior in diverse IC user populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize urine and sediment in IC users with various underlying conditions.
  • To evaluate the performance of micro-hole zone catheters (MHZC) and conventional two-eyelet catheters (CEC) in managing urine sediment.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of urine samples from 53 IC users across four groups: newly diagnosed spinal cord injury (SCI), community-based SCI, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other conditions.
  • Assessment of urine physicochemical properties, bacterial load, and sediment size.
  • In vitro testing of urine sediment passage through MHZC and CEC.

Main Results:

  • Urine physicochemical properties were generally within reference ranges, despite high bacteriuria rates (54.5%-77.3%).
  • Median sediment sizes varied slightly across participant groups but were comparable.
  • In vitro testing showed no significant difference in sediment passage between MHZC and CEC.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a novel characterization of urine and sediment in IC users.
  • Both MHZC and CEC demonstrated similar capabilities in managing urine sediment passage.
  • Findings suggest no inherent differences or issues with urine and sediment passage through these IC technologies for the studied populations.