Bard Lubri-Sil Two-Way I.C. Infection Control Foley Catheter With 5cc Balloon Capacity

Bard Two-Way Infection Control Foley Catheter Features

• Reduces bacterial adherence.
• Bard hydrogel coating reduces friction and irritation.
• The catheter surface resists encrustation.
• Available in a full line of Foley catheters and Foley catheter trays.
• Bard Infection Control Foley Catheter contains BACTI-GUARD silver alloy coating. BACTI-GUARD is a registered trademark of Bactiguard AB.
• For single use only.

What to buy with Bard Lubri-Sil I.C. Catheter

• Bard StatLock Foley Stabilization Device - Adult
• E-Z Lubricating Jelly With Flip-Top Tube
• Deluxe Catheter Bag

How to use Bard Two-Way Infection Control Foley Catheter?

Bard Lubri-Sil Infection Control Foley Catheter Inflation:

• Ensure that the Bard Foley catheter balloon is positioned well within the patient's bladder. Slowly, with a gentle, constant force, inflate the Bard. Foley catheter balloon with the volume prescribed on the package.
• Note that the 5cc balloon must be raised with between 9cc or 10cc of sterile water.
• Improperly inflated Bard Foley catheter balloons may cause drainage and deflation difficulties.
• Using fluid other than clean water may cause the balloon not to empty properly, especially after long dwell times.

Bard Lubri-Sil Infection Control Foley Catheter Deflation:

• Select a Luer slip syringe.
• Slide the syringe's plunger up and down the barrel of the needle several times to loosen it up.
• Compress the plunger and then pull back the plunger slightly so that it does not adhere to the front of the syringe barrel.
• Gently insert the syringe into the catheter valve.
• Do not use more force than is required to make the syringe stick in the valve.
• Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.
• If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently. Once again, allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.
• If the balloon does not deflate, reposition the patient.
• Ensure that the catheter is not in traction, the proximal end is not compressed within the bladder's neck.
• Ensure that urine flows freely.
• Attempt to deflate the balloon by using the pressure in the balloon to force water into the syringe as described above.
• If the balloon stills fail to deflate, apply very gentle slow aspiration. Aspiration that is too rapid or too forceful may cause the inflation lumen within the Foley catheter to collapse.
• If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.
• If this fails, contact an adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.

Warnings:

• After use, this product may be a potential biohazard. Handle and dispose of the following accepted medical practice and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• On catheters, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base. They will damage latex and may cause the balloon to burst.
• Store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.
• Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration before use. Use Luer tip syringe to inflate with stated ml of sterile water OR for pre-filled products, remove the clip and squeeze the reservoir to inflate with stated ml of pure water.