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What are closed system catheters?
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In closed system catheters, the catheter stays inside a package for a basically no-touch catheterization. This helps eliminate any chances of a bacterial infection. The tube is inserted into the body without coming in contact with the hands. The closed system includes a bag attached for collection of urine.
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What is a closed system catheter kit?
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The closed system catheter kit includes a complete and convenient set of sterile supplies. Different manufacturers add different products in the kit but typically, these supplies would include a metered closed catheter, underpad, catheter tubing, wipes, exam gloves, a small disposable privacy sheet and iodine or povidone swabs.
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How can a closed system catheter be helpful?
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- It prevents external contamination of the catheter during preparation
- Allows sterile catheter insertion into the bladder
- Protective tip prevents urethral bacteria
- Protective sleeve decreases risk of UTIs by reducing instances of bacteria entering the bladder
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What are the benefits of a closed system catheter?
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- Prevents bacteria contact
- Provides mobility independence to allow use when and where convenient
- More catheter grip area
- Enhanced safety and satisfaction
- Provides kink resistance
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What is an introducer?
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An introducer is an insertion tip which assists in placing a catheter tube into the bladder in a no-touch method. This is available with most closed system catheters. It is a safety feature that reduces bacterial contamination of an intermittent catheter during the catheterization procedure.
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