You will need an external urine drainage bag when using an external (condom) catheter or an indwelling catheter.  Both leg bags and bedside drainage bags may be needed and have multiple options available so you can make choices that will best meet your needs.

Leg bags come in many shapes and sizes.  You will need to choose what works for you based on many factors.  Where you position the leg bag and your leg length are important when deciding on the size.  You will also need to consider your hand function and flexibility when choosing your leg bag as there are several choices in the valve that empties the bag (T-Tap, Fas-Tap, Twist Drainage, etc.).   Leg bags are made of vinyl or latex.  The vinyl ones are considered disposable and the latex ones reusable.  Straps are available in latex, fabric and fabric with hook and loop closures.  You may also need a tubing/connector kit to connect the bag to the external (condom) or indwelling catheter. 

Night drainage or bed bags are also a consideration and come in 2000ml and 4000ml sizes, single or double hook and different valves.  A night drainage bottle is also available.  These typically come with tubing attached.

You may purchase these products from At Home Medical website: http://www.athomemedical.com/.

If you need assistance with any additional information you may contact Customer Service at 877-584-3562.

MTG Instant Cath Deluxe

This is a new catheter by Medical Technologies of Georgia, Inc., a family-owned, medical manufacturing company based in Georgia. MTG is owned and operated by the same people who pioneered and marketed closed system intermittent catheters under the company name MMG Healthcare. These products became famous as “the” intermittent catheters proven to reduce recurrent urinary tract infections for people who use IC as their primary method of bladder control.

Since Medical Technologies of Georgia, Inc. (MTG) is wholly devoted to improving the quality of life for those who use intermittent catheterization, MTG has significantly improved the former catheter to make it easier to use. Thus the production of the MTG Instant Cath™ Deluxe vinyl catheter came to be. The production of this product, from assembly, packaging and sterilization, is done entirely within the United States.

Features

The soft, silicone, introducer tip of the MTG Instant Cath™ Deluxe, Closed System Intermittent Catheter is designed to shield the catheter from contact with bacteria located within the first 1.5cm (about ½”) of the distal urethra. Most urethral bacteria are located in the distal urethra, so if the catheter is passed beyond this region without coming in contact with these potential pathogens, they will not be pushed further into the urethra or to the bladder. To greatly enhance ease of use, each MTG Instant Cath™ Deluxe catheter includes the added benefit of the patented EZ-Advancer™ valve. This means that as you pass the catheter to the bladder, the catheter does not retract into the bag, providing effortless catheterization. There’s no need to clamp down to stabilize, or to ever straighten the bag. Simply, advance the catheter – instantly!

When voiding is complete, and the catheter has been removed from the body, here’s a tip to easily empty the bag:

With one hand, grasp the firm plastic tube, at the top of the bag, and hold the bag upright, so the urine collects at the bottom of the bag.

With your other hand, use the gauze pad provided, or a tissue, and hold the tip-eye holes end of the catheter. The gauze or tissue should be used to cover the eye holes.

While continuing to hold the bag with one hand, extend the catheter to the top of the bag. When the flared end of the catheter reaches the firm plastic tube it will catch.

Now, give a slight tug on the catheter and the tube, EZ-Advancer™ valve and introducer tip will be removed from the bag and you can pour the urine into the toilet.

MTG Instant Cath™ Deluxe    

• Catheter made entirely in the USA
• Soft silicone, introducer tip and closed system to reduce risk of UTI
• Controlled, unvarying quantity of lubricant on the catheter surface to ensure consistency

• Polished eyes and smooth catheter tip for comfort
• Easy emptying - just pull the catheter out and pour fluid into toilet
• Smooth, soft bag edges reduce irritation
• Kits are available with a clear BZK wipe, or with PVP swabs
       Instant Cath Deluxe-Kit with PVP swabs
       Instant Cath Deluxe-Kit with BZK wipe

Intermittent catheter by Cure Medical.  The Cure Medical Cure Catheter is a relatively new product and is receiving great feedback.  It comes in both Female (6" long) and Male (16”) long.  It is DEHP and latex free. These sterile, single use catheters feature polished eyelets, tip options, and funnel ends. Cure Catheters are available by the each, box (30 units/box) and by the case (10 boxes/case). 

This catheter comes in the following French sizes which are identified by the associated product numbers:

Female Item #                      Male Item #
  F8    8 Fr.                              M8     8 Fr.
  F10   10 Fr.                           M10   10 Fr.
  F12   12 Fr.                           M12   12 Fr.
  F14   14 Fr.                           M14   14 Fr.
  F16   16 Fr.                           M16   16 Fr.

If you need assistance with any additional information for this product, please contact our Customer Service Department at 877-584-3562.

Intermittent catheter by Coloplast - Mentor.   Self-Cath Straight Tip with long funnel end, 16" long, 100% latex-free, sterile with fire-polished eyelets and a siliconized surface for smooth insertion. 

This catheter comes in the following French sizes which are identified by the associated product numbers:

Item # in straight packaging                            Item # in curved packaging

408    8 Fr.                                                      46012 Fr.

410   10 Fr.                                                     450   14 Fr.

412   12 Fr. 

414   14 Fr. 

416   16 Fr. 

418   18 Fr.

The company Mentor has recently been purchased by Coloplast.  The Mentor products you have trusted and used are still the same, only the packaging has changed to a new look.

If you need assistance with any additional information for this product, please contact our Customer Service Department at 877-584-3562.

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