Bedpan

A bedpan is a portable container placed under a bedbound patient to collect urine and feces when the individual cannot reach a toilet. It is designed for single-patient use within a clinical or home-care setting and must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized after each use. The device typically features a smooth, contoured surface to minimize discomfort and a secure rim to prevent spills.

As a reusable item, this category falls under standard medical supply regulations that govern durable, cleanable equipment. Devices in this group are generally supplied through healthcare distributors and maintained according to institutional infection-control protocols. They are not classified as single-use items and are expected to withstand repeated sterilization cycles.