A completely closed system to protect the catheter from contamination by the operator.
It also bypasses organisms in the first 1.5cm of the distal urethra - the source of most pathogens causing nosocomial UTI's.
O'Neil Sterile Field Urinary Catheters Features:
- Prelubricated catheter
- Has its own sterile field bag which replaces the traditional sterile field gowns, drapes, etc
- Complete with drainage bag. Intermittent-sterile field bag doubles as a urine collection bag. Indwelling catheter is available without drainage bag enabling the user to chose a drainage bag.
- Unique silicone introducer which extends the sterile field into the body
- Quick and easy to use
- Suitable for spinal injury units, labour wards, casualty theatres, general urology, home nursing services and self-catheterisation.