Bard FLIP-FLO Catheter Valve

Bard FLIP-FLO Catheter Valve Features

• Drainage with a lever that can be easily turned on and off.
• Allows bladder emptying at user’s convenience.
• Supports bladder tone and capacity.
• May help prevent infection and obstruction.
• Can be used with urethral and suprapubic catheters.
• Can be connected to a night drainage bag.

Why to Use This Product?

• Drains urine under a simple lever control system.
• Helps preserve bladder function through assistance of tone and capacity.
• Gives the user an option to empty the bladder as required, making it more convenient.
• Flushing action can be used to reduce the risk of blockage and infection.
• Easy to operate with open and close lever system.
• Can be used with night drainage bags to be used continuously overnight.
• Hygienically designed to replace every 5-7 days.
• Suitable for a broader audience of catheter users.

What to buy with FLIP-FLO Catheter Valve

• Bard Catheter Plug And Cap
• Bard Nylon Catheter Plug
• Bard Touchless Plus Unisex Intermittent Catheter Kit

How to wash Bard FLIP-FLO Valve?

1. Wash your hands properly.
2. Now fasten the flip-flo valve to the catheter making sure that the catheter end of the valve connector is not touched.
3. To ensure the utmost safety, wash your hands before and after operating the flip-flo valve.
4. Empty your bladder as many times as prescribed by your physician.
5. Open the valve by pushing the lever downside.
6. Let the urine drain into the toilet.
7. Close the valve by pulling the lever upwards.
8. You may attach a night drainage bag to the connector for continuous drainage throughout the night. It is important to note that the valve should be in the open position at night.
9. Change the flip-flo valve every 5-7 days. To discard it, you need to disconnect it from the catheter and attach a new valve.

Contraindications of FLIP-FLO Catheter Valve

• Reduced bladder capacity
• Cognitive impairment
• No bladder sensation
• Insufficient manual dexterity to operate the FLIP-FLO valve

Warnings

• Leave the FLIP-FLO valve in the open position.
• It is recommended that the FLIP-FLO valve is changed every 5-7 days. Simply disconnect the valve from the catheter and discard it. Attach a new valve.
• After use, the product may be a potential biohazard. Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions -

1. Who can use the Bard FLIP-FLO Catheter Valve?

It can be used by patients with either urethral or suprapubic catheters.

2. How does the FLIP-FLO valve work?

The valve opens as the lever is pushed down to enable the urine to be drained and closes as the lever is pulled up.

3. Can the valve be used at night?

Yes, this can be attached to a night drainage bag and it must be kept in the open position to drain continuously.

4. How often should the FLIP-FLO valve be changed?

It is recommended to change the valve every 5–7 days.

5. How should the valve be handled during use?

Hands should be washed before and after use, and one should avoid touching the connector when fixing the connector.

6. Are there any conditions where the valve should not be used?

Yes, it should not be used in cases of reduced bladder capacity, no bladder sensation, cognitive impairment, or insufficient manual dexterity.