- What is the U-stone cup™?
- Why should I collect stone fragments?
- What are urinary tract stones?
- Why use the U-Stone Cup™?
- Can the U-Stone Cup™ be re-used?
- What do I do with the collected stone fragments?
- Where do I keep the stone cup?
1. What is the U-stone cup™?
U-stone cup™ is a retractable cup constructed of durable plastic. The base of the cups contains an advanced designed mesh to filter urine and capture stone fragments.
2. Why should I collect stone fragments?
Patients who produce urinary tract stones are at risk for producing stones in the future. Recurrence rates for stones are as high as 50% in 5 years and as much as 80% in your lifetime. Collection and analysis of these stones and additional tests may help reduce your risk of future stones.
3. What are urinary tract stones?
Nephrolithiasis is the formation of stones. These are mineral deposits that are formed in the urinary tract. While there are many stone types, the majority of stones consist of calcium. Other stone types include uric acid, cystine, etc.
4. Why use the U-Stone Cup™?
The U-Stone Cup™ was created by advanced technology, with a smooth design and simple to use. This cup specifically addresses the needs of patients with kidney stones disease and also aids in the collection of stones for patients who utilize new lithotripsy technology.
5. Can the U-Stone Cup™ be re-used?
Once the stone is trapped in the U-Stone Cup™, it can be placed in the storage compartment inside the clear top lid. The stone can be kept in this compartment and sent for stone analysis by your physician instructions.
6. What do I do with the collected stone fragments?
Patients who produce urinary tract stones are at risk for producing stones in the future. Recurrence rates for stones are as high as 50% in 5 years and as much as 80% in your lifetime. Collection and analysis of these stones and additional tests may help reduce your risk of future stones.
7. Where do I keep the stone cup?
The U-Stone Cup™ can be rinsed after each void and placed in a zip lock bag for storage. Other types of strainers are too large for placement in a pocket or pocketbook. Some strainers made of paper must be discarded after each use.
