SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
3-way catheter
| All Wales Contract: | Urology products |
| Sterility Status: | Sterile. |
| Usage Status: | Single use. |
Description
The catheter consists of a long piece of transparent tubing with a closed tip containing 2 holes (known also as 'eyes') and a deflated balloon at one end and 3 connectors at the other. 2 of the connectors are simple ports and the other is a non-return valve.
Key areas where used
- Theatre
- Wards
Method of use
Used following urological surgery in order to prevent blood clotting and maintain fluid flow from the bladder. The catheter is inserted into the bladder via the urethra and the ballon inflated (using a syringe of sterile water into the non-return valve) to keep the catheter in place. The second connector is attached to the irrigation fluid bag. The irrigation fluid enters the catheter, flows through the tube into the bladder and any drained fluid flows back down the catheter. Drained fluid is collected in a 3L drainage bag which is attached to the third connector at the end of the catheter.
Presentation
Individually wrapped in a peel pouch
Sizes Required
- Long catheter, 18 to 24CH
Nomenclature
| Coding System | Code | Description |
| NSV | FSS825/FSS460 | Catheter urethral self-retaining, 30 ml balloon, 3-way (irrigating), 24CH |
| NSV | FSS464 | Catheter urethral self-retaining, 30 ml balloon, 3-way (irrigating)Teflon-coated latex, 20CH |
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.
| Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
| Eschmann | 4184130 | Smiths Medical Distribution |
Revision Details
| Editor | Peter Phillips |
| Revision No | 1.4 |
| Revision date | 2005/09/15 |
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Disclaimer
This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting forpurchasers in the NHS in Wales, and shouldnot be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturersof the devices.
Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes onlyand should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.
