Continence Care & Urology

Intermittent self-catheterisation is the act of passing a catheter into the bladder to drain urine. It is a technique that may be carried out by the individual himself or by health care professionals. The bladder must have the capacity to store urine adequately between catheterisations. Regular and timely catheterisation prevents over-distension of the bladder and helps reduce infection. In the context of chronic urinary retention, Intermittent Catheterisation is a safe and effective procedure.

Vesical instillation is a technique which consists of giving medication in solution through a catheter into the bladder to treat various bladder disorders or pathologies. This procedure is indicated in case of detrusor hyperreflexia, interstitial cystitis or superficial bladder tumour.

A penile sheat or Male External Catheter (MEC) is used in urinary continence problems in men, a problem that affects millions of men in the world, particulary as they reach the later years of their lives. This unintentional loss of urine can range from light, occasional dribbles to more frequent, heavy leakage. Urimed® Vision Male External Catheters consist of an external device that fits over the penis and is secured by an integrated adhesive band. A drainage system (Urine bag) is then connected to the sheath. The devices are worn permanently and must therefore be comfortable, reliable and must not cause any skin damage.

The comprehensive range of versatile urine collection systems offers reliable care in instrumental urinary drainage or when using condom urinals. All urine bags within the Urimed® bag range are equipped with a non-return valve and an universal connector.

Faecal incontinence is the involuntary loss of stools from the anus. This can result in embarassment, distress and an impaired quality of life for the patient. The faecal collector can make life easier and much more comfortable for patients.

Micturition is a natural consequence of hydration. Persons who are not able to control the act of micturition (e.g. patients during/after surgical procedures or paraplegics) need to be supported by medical products which allow for hygienic drainage and collection of urine.

If urine drainage is necessary only for short time one can use a simple flexible urine bag. If it is expected to have this drainage for > 3 days a so called "closed urine drainage system with anti-reflux valve, sampling port and vented drip chamber must be used to reduce the risk of retrograde bacterial infection. If the quantity of urine has to be measured to monitor the fluid balance of an ICU patient urine measurement systems have to be applied which consist of a rigid measuring container adapted to a flexible collection bag. Accessories are needed to combine the different catheters and collection containers or to fix the containers to the bed frames.