Attachment for catheter tube

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention contemplates a novel attachment for catheter tubes which is particularly designed and constructed for alleviating the foregoing disadvantages.
The novel attachment comprises an open type housing having one end open for receiving the male member therein, and the opposite end closed by an arcuate or partially spherical end wall having a centrally disposed aperture provided therein.
The aperture may be provided with an axially extending open ended tube member extending axially outwardly therefrom, if desired, for receiving the catheter tube therethrough, and the open end of the housing is preferably provided with a plurality of fingers extending axially outwardly therefrom for facilitating securing of the housing in position on the male member.
A suitable elongated strap member having suitable engagement means provided thereon may be wrapped around the outer periphery of the fingers for securing the housing in position.
The engagement mean may be Velcro (a trademark of Velcro Corporation) in order to provide ease and speed of installation and removal of the strap.
During use of the device, the catheter tube may be inserted through the apertured end of the housing member prior to insertion of the tube into the urethra, thus, positioning the housing between the collecting vessel and the outer end of the tube.
The outer end of the tube may then be inserted into the urethra in the usual manner, and when the tube has been properly positioned for the patient, the housing may be moved longitudinally along the tube for placing of the housing on the outer end of the male member.
The housing may then be secured in position by wrapping the locking strap around the outer periphery of the fingers.
The housing then functions for substantially precluding relative movement between the tube and the male member, thus alleviating the discomfort usually incurred, particularly during prolong usage of a catheter.
The novel attachment is simple and efficient in operation and economical and durable in construction