Catheter ValvesIncontact Product Information Sheet 13 Catheter valves are used as an alternative to allowing urine to drain freely into a drainage bag. The valve is connected to the catheter outlet. Opening the valve at regular intervals drains urine. Catheter valves are more discreet that leg bags. And because urine is stored in the bladder, not a drainage bag, they can help keep the bladder in good working order. Catheter valves need to be opened at regular intervals to empty the bladder. If this is not done, there can be damage to the bladder and kidneys. Catheter valves are not suitable for everyone, so seek advice from a health professional before using one. There are several things to think about when choosing a catheter valve. Different designs of catheter valves need different degrees of dexterity and strength. Choose one which you find easy to open and close. Clothing is important, because some catheter valves are bulky and may be noticeable beneath clothing. Loose clothes, with easy opening or extra-long zips may be useful. Some valves require good eyesight to determine whether they are open or closed. Some catheter valves allow drainage bags to be attached at night, but others don't. Change your catheter valve every 5-7 days or as recommended by your health professional. Wash the area where your catheter enters your body as part of your daily hygiene regime. Avoid creams and talc around this area. Take the opportunity to experiment with a variety of catheter valves to discover which one best suit your needs. An appropriate health professional will be able to help you make the right choice.
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Bard LimitedForest House Tilgate Forest Business Park Brighton Road Crawley West Sussex RH11 9BP Tel: 01293 527888 Fax: 01293 552428 Product code | Locking | Handling | Description |
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Community BFF5 | Lever action | 2 hands | Flip flo catheter valve |
Coloplast LtdPeterborough Business Park Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 6FX Tel: 0800 132787 Website: www.coloplast.co.uk Product code | Locking | Handling | Description |
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T180 | Lever tap | 1 hand | Lever valve with safety halfway position to stop leaks. |
Jade Euro MedUnit 14 Oldchurch Road Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 5BG Tel: 01245 400413 Product code | Locking | Handling | Description | JECV | Lever tap | 1 hand | Lever action valve with standard connection to any bag. |
Linc Medical Systems LtdLoddington House Main Street Loddington Leicestershire LE7 9XE Tel: 01572 717515 Fax: 01572 717516 Email: sales@linc-medical.co.uk Product code | Locking | Handling | Description |
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089801 | Slide locking | 1 hand operation | Sterile valve, night bag connection available |
Metron InstrumentsDarby House Bletchingley Road Merstham Redhill RH1 3DN Tel: 01737 645221 Fax: 01737 645766 Product code | Locking | Handling | Description |
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KV 100 | Bayonet (push&twist) | 2 hands needed | Sterile valve, night bag connection possible |
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