Bard Bardex Lubricath Two-Way Specialty Latex Foley Catheter With 30cc Balloon Capacity

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Cautions:

• Do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall
• Some Foley catheters may contain Natural Rubber Latex which may cause allergic reactions
• Please check package
• Contains or Presence of Phthalates: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices
• DEHP has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity, and testicular atrophy
• Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of DEHP have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial
• There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to DEHP experience any related adverse effects. However, a lack of evidence of causation between DEHP-PVC and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks
• With Temperature-Sensing Probes, in the presence of RF energy sources, local heating, temperature errors, and probe damage may occur
• In medical use, unplug the temperature-sensing catheter at the temperature monitor before activating electrosurgical or other types of direct coupled RF energy sources
• Do not stretch catheter. This will cause repositioning of the probe
• Do not use Stylet. This will cause stretching of the catheter

Warnings:

• On catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base. They will damage latex and may cause the balloon to burst
• After use, this product may be a potential biohazard. Handle and dispose of in accordance with the accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use. Use Luer tip syringe to inflate with stated mL of sterile water OR for pre-filled products, remove the clip and squeeze reservoir to inflate with stated mL of sterile water
• Store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box

Additional Information:

• This is a single-use device. Do not resterilize any portion of this device. Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient
• Aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing is not recommended for 100% silicone catheters.
• Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient
• Do not exceed recommended balloon capacities
• Sterile unless the package is opened or damaged
• Catheters should be replaced in accordance with the CDC guideline, "Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection." At the onset or first signs of a urinary tract infection, catheter encrustation, or any other catheter-related adverse effect, the catheter should be replaced

Daily Maintenance:

• Do not use alcohol or prepackaged bathing systems, which could lead to early lifting. If showering/bathing, cover with plastic wrap or waterproof dressing
• Conduct skin assessment prior to application and repeat daily per facility protocol
• Use clinical judgment on the removal of the STATLOCK stabilization device if the patient experiences any fluid shifts that may interfere with skin integrity
• Sterile unless the package is opened or damaged