Introducing the hygh-tec drainage fecal management system

Designed to help support a more streamlined approach to patient care 

Stryker recently announced the launch of hygh-tec drainage, a fecal management system designed to support ICU clinicians in managing patients with acute fecal incontinence.

In the critical care environment, managing fecal incontinence is both common and complex. Up to 40% of ICU patients experience fecal incontinence,¹ creating ongoing challenges related to skin integrity, infection risk and time-intensive care routines. For care teams already balancing competing priorities, even small inefficiencies can add up quickly.

hygh-tec drainage was developed to help address these realities. With an innovative design and unique material, the system demonstrated reduced stool leakage compared to first-generation fecal management systems in a prospective study.² By helping contain and divert stool away from the patient’s skin, the system may support a more controlled care environment and more efficient workflows.

Key design features include:

• Wave-like transanal shaft: Engineered to work with sphincter muscles³
• PUR+Air balloon: A lightweight, air-filled polyurethane balloon follows the dynamics of the sphincter muscle and the patient’s movements³
• Visual position indicator: A yellow control ring to help confirm correct placement⁴
• Elastic insertion tip: A ring-like, elastically deformable gel olive designed to support insertion⁴
• Closure strap: Enables temporary closure during irrigation, bag changes or stool sampling⁴
• Direct access ports: Integrated ports for irrigation, inflation and stool sampling⁴

By diverting stool away from the skin, fecal management systems like hygh-tec may help keep the skin dry—supporting efforts to address risk factors associated with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD),⁵ hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI)⁶ and the spread of infections such as C. difficile in patients with acute fecal incontinence.⁷

Designed for continuous transanal drainage and collection of liquid or semi-liquid stool for up to 29 days,⁴ hygh-tec drainage supports care teams with a system built for both performance and practicality in demanding clinical environments.

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Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. As part of Stryker’s commitment to supporting caregivers, hygh-tec drainage reflects a continued focus on helping clinicians manage complex conditions with confidence while maintaining efficiency in day-to-day care. To learn more about hygh-tec drainage and explore how it can support your ICU workflow, visit the hygh-tec product page.