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Prayer and Study Near a Catheter

Question

Is it permissible to study and pray near an exposed catheter placed in a transparent bag?

Answer

Permitted.

Source

Excrement in a glass case, permitted according to Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 70, and it does not have the status of a 'graf shel rei' since it is disposable.

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