Features of Bard Touchless Plus Unisex Intermittent Catheter Kit
- Insertion tip: Correctly positions the catheter in the urethra to help reduce UTIs
- Catheter control guide: Allows control of catheter insertion with the touch of a finger
- Tapered neck design: Decreases cuts and scrapes associated with sharp corners
- Catheter cap: Has pull ring for easy removal
- Pre-lubricated catheter: Reduces discomfort during insertion
- Large 1100cc: The collection bag is durable, virtually eliminating the risk of leaks
What does Touchless Plus Unisex Intermittent Catheter Kit by Bard includes?
- Vinyl Urethral Catheter
- 1100cc collection bag with built-in sample/drainage port
- 2 Ambidextrous gloves
- 3 povidone iodine swab and a waterproof underpad
What to buy with Touchless Plus Unisex Intermittent Catheter Kits
- Attends Overnight Extended Wear Underwear
- Cardinal Health ReliaMed Lubricating Jelly
- Flexible Inspection Mirror
How to use Bard Touchless Intermittent Catheter Kit?
Preparing forCatherization
- Open kit and remove contents.
- The gloves ae not necessary to maintain aseptic conditions during the procedure. The gloves are for the operators protection.
- Remove cap from insertion tip while squeezing tabs. Save cap for closing the bag.
- Slide the catheter halfway into the insertion tip
Male/Female Catherization
Male:
- Prepare the male urethral meatus and the surrounding area with povidone-iodine swabs provided.
- Holding the penis, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base.
Female:
- Prepare the female urethral meatus by holding the outer labia apart and prep the urethral meatus and surrounding area with povidone-iodine swabs provided.
- Spread the inner labia, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base. Release the inner labia.
- Place your non-dominant hand on the finger control guide to stabilize catheter in urethra. With your dominant hand, grasp catheter through bag approximately 1 below the finger control guide and push catheter into urethra. The catheter should be introduced by short, repetitive pushing motions. Repeat motions until catheter reaches bladder and urine starts to flow.
- Allow urine to flow freely, making certain the catheter guide is elevated at least 4 above lower portion of the bag. Allow flow until bladder is empty or until bag is filled.
- Precaution:
- It is recommended that the collection bag be held.The catheter could possibly separate from the collection bag when urine increases weight of the bag.
- Withdraw the catheter from the urethra. Remove the remaining portion of the catheter from the collection bag by pulling it through the insertion tip.
- Note:
- The catheter is designed to pass through the insertion tip.
- The filled collection bag may be closed by replacing the cap over the insertion tip. Make sure the cap snaps on securely.
- Specimen Collection: To collect a specimen, obtain a sample cup/tube and alcohol wipe. Remove guide tip by pulling tab(s) upward from bag. Wipe port with alcohol. Pour specimen through port at top of bag into cup/tube.
- Drainage Bag: Remove insertion tip by pulling tab(s) upward from bag. Drain urine through port at top of bag.
Note: Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
