Bard UriPlan® Sterile Urine Drainage Leg Bags – 350ml, 500ml & 750ml Options – Pack of 10

Bard UriPlan® Leg Bags are sterile urinary drainage bags designed for discreet daytime collection of urine, with a choice of capacities and inlet-tube configurations to suit different catheter positions, leg placement and individual requirements.

The options available on this listing include 350ml, 500ml and 750ml capacities, with 30cm, 10cm, direct-inlet and adjustable-tube configurations.

All four options incorporate a non-return valve and Bard's low-profile 180° lever tap, together with Elastic/Velcro® leg straps. The shaped design is intended to provide comfortable, discreet positioning against the leg. Bard's current product information describes the UriPlan range as using a smooth non-fabric backing and offering a choice of capacities and tube lengths.

Available options:

D3L – 350ml, 30cm Inlet Tube

• Sterile leg bag
• 350ml capacity
• 30cm long inlet tube
• Needle-free sampling port
• Non-return valve
• 180° lever tap
• Elastic/Velcro® leg straps
• Pack of 10

D5M – 500ml, 10cm Inlet Tube

• Sterile leg bag
• 500ml capacity
• 10cm short inlet tube
• Needle-free sampling port
• Non-return valve
• 180° lever tap
• Elastic/Velcro® leg straps
• Pack of 10

D5S – 500ml, Direct Inlet

• Sterile leg bag
• 500ml capacity
• Direct inlet
• No extended inlet tubing
• Non-return valve
• 180° lever tap
• Elastic/Velcro® leg straps
• Pack of 10

D7LX – 750ml, Adjustable Inlet Tube

• Sterile leg bag
• 750ml capacity
• 38cm adjustable inlet tube
• Needle-free sampling port
• Non-return valve
• 180° lever tap
• Elastic/Velcro® leg straps
• Pack of 10

Key features:

• Sterile urinary drainage leg bags
• Choice of 350ml, 500ml and 750ml capacities
• Choice of direct, fixed-length or adjustable inlet tubing
• 180° lever drainage tap
• Flat-profile tap designed to remain unobtrusive beneath clothing
• Non-return valve
• Helps prevent urine flowing back through the drainage system
• Needle-free sampling port on the D3L, D5M and D7LX options
• Shaped / contoured bag design
• Smooth non-fabric backing
• Elastic/Velcro® leg straps supplied
• Suitable for discreet daytime urinary drainage
• Pack of 10

Suitable for:

• Users requiring daytime urinary drainage
• Appropriate indwelling urinary catheter systems
• Urethral catheter drainage
• Suprapubic catheter drainage
• Compatible urinary sheath systems
• Users requiring thigh or calf positioning
• Users requiring different inlet tube lengths
• Users who prefer a lever-operated drainage outlet

180° lever tap

The UriPlan® range incorporates a 180° lever tap.

The tap is designed with a relatively flat profile whether open or closed, helping reduce bulk beneath clothing.

The lever provides straightforward control when emptying the bag.

To empty:

• Position the outlet over a toilet or suitable receptacle
• Operate the lever according to the manufacturer's instructions
• Allow urine to drain completely
• Avoid allowing the outlet to touch the toilet or receptacle
• Return the lever securely to the closed position
• Check that drainage has stopped before repositioning clothing

Always ensure that the tap is completely closed following emptying.

Non-return valve

All four UriPlan® options on this listing incorporate a non-return valve.

The valve is designed to help prevent collected urine flowing backwards through the drainage system.

The bag should nevertheless always be positioned correctly and the tubing kept free from obstruction.

Choosing the correct capacity

350ml – D3L

The smallest option currently available on your listing.

A 350ml bag provides a compact profile and may be preferred where discretion and reduced bulk are important.

Because of its smaller capacity, it may require more frequent emptying.

500ml – D5M and D5S

500ml provides a practical balance between:

• Capacity
• Comfort
• Bag size
• Discretion
• Frequency of emptying

The difference between these two products is primarily the inlet configuration:

• D5M – 10cm inlet
• D5S – Direct inlet

750ml – D7LX

The largest option on your listing.

The 750ml capacity may be useful where:

• Greater collection capacity is required
• Urine output is relatively high
• Less frequent emptying is preferred
• A larger daytime bag is appropriate

The bag should still be emptied before becoming excessively full or heavy.

Choosing the correct tube configuration

Tube length should be selected according to the position of the catheter connection and where the leg bag will be worn.

30cm long tube – D3L

Provides additional length for positioning the bag further down the leg.

This may be useful for calf positioning or where greater distance is required between the catheter and collection bag.

10cm short tube – D5M

Provides a shorter connection and may be appropriate where the bag is positioned higher on the leg.

Direct inlet – D5S

The bag connects with minimal intervening inlet tubing.

This is useful where:

• The bag can be positioned close to the catheter connection
• Additional tubing is unnecessary
• A compact drainage arrangement is preferred

38cm adjustable tube – D7LX

Provides the greatest positioning flexibility.

The inlet tube can be adjusted according to the individual user's required bag position, within the manufacturer's instructions.

This may be useful where a fixed 10cm or 30cm tube does not provide an appropriate fit.

Needle-free sampling port

The following options incorporate a needle-free urine sampling port:

• D3L
• D5M
• D7LX

This allows an appropriately trained healthcare professional to obtain a urine sample through the designated sampling point without puncturing the tubing with a needle.

Bard's product guide does not list a sampling port for the direct-inlet D5S, so I would not advertise one for that variant.

Shaped design

UriPlan® leg bags have a shaped / contoured construction designed to sit comfortably against the leg and provide a discreet profile beneath clothing.

BD's current UriPlan information describes the range as having a smooth non-fabric backing.

This is worth correcting on your present website description, which currently describes the backing as “soft fabric”.

Elastic/Velcro® leg straps

UriPlan® leg bags are supplied with Elastic/Velcro® straps for securing the bag to the leg. Bard's product guide explicitly lists these with each of the four variants you stock.

The straps should be adjusted so they:

• Hold the bag securely
• Do not restrict circulation
• Do not cause excessive pressure
• Reduce unwanted bag movement
• Support the increasing weight of the bag as it fills

Check the skin beneath the straps regularly for redness, irritation or pressure marks.

Positioning the leg bag

The correct position depends on:

• Catheter type
• Catheter connection position
• Tube length
• User height
• Leg shape
• Mobility
• Clothing
• Individual preference

When used with an indwelling urinary catheter:

• Keep the bag below bladder level
• Keep tubing free from kinks
• Avoid compression of the inlet tubing
• Avoid unnecessary pulling on the catheter
• Ensure the bag is adequately supported
• Check that urine can flow freely into the bag

Emptying the bag

The leg bag should be emptied regularly and before becoming excessively full.

A very full bag can:

• Pull on the catheter
• Increase pressure from the straps
• Reduce comfort
• Become more noticeable beneath clothing
• Place unnecessary tension on drainage connections

To empty:

1. Perform appropriate hand hygiene.
2. Position the drainage tap over a toilet or suitable receptacle.
3. Open the 180° lever tap.
4. Allow urine to drain.
5. Avoid touching the outlet against surrounding surfaces.
6. Close the lever tap securely.
7. Check for continued leakage.
8. Perform hand hygiene afterwards.

Important information

• Sterile urinary drainage leg bags
• All variants supplied in packs of 10
• All options have a 180° lever tap
• All options have a non-return valve
• Elastic/Velcro® leg straps supplied
• D3L, D5M and D7LX have a needle-free sampling port
• D5S is the direct-inlet version
• Keep the bag below bladder level when used with an indwelling catheter
• Keep tubing free from kinks and compression
• Ensure the bag is properly supported
• Empty before the bag becomes excessively full
• Ensure the lever tap is completely closed after emptying
• Maintain appropriate hand hygiene
• Avoid unnecessary disconnection of the urinary drainage system
• Replace according to the manufacturer's instructions and individual catheter-care plan
• Replace sooner if the bag is damaged, leaking or no longer draining correctly
• Seek clinical advice if urine unexpectedly stops draining or catheter blockage is suspected
• Fever, flank pain, significant lower abdominal pain, visible blood in the urine or other concerning urinary symptoms require appropriate clinical assessment
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use

Product details

• Product: UriPlan® Sterile Leg Bag
• Brand: Bard / BD
• Capacities on this listing: 350ml, 500ml and 750ml
• Inlet options: 30cm, 10cm, direct and 38cm adjustable
• Outlet: 180° lever tap
• Non-return valve: Yes
• Sampling port: Yes on D3L, D5M and D7LX
• Backing: Smooth non-fabric
• Leg straps: Elastic/Velcro®
• Sterile: Yes
• Pack size: 10 leg bags
• Classification: Urinary drainage appliance / medical device

Order codes available on this listing

• D3L – 350ml – 30cm Long Inlet Tube – Lever Tap – Pack of 10
• D5M – 500ml – 10cm Short Inlet Tube – Lever Tap – Pack of 10
• D5S – 500ml – Direct Inlet – Lever Tap – Pack of 10
• D7LX – 750ml – 38cm Adjustable Inlet Tube – Lever Tap – Pack of 10

Bard UriPlan® Sterile Leg Bags provide a choice of capacity and inlet-tube configuration within the same established drainage system, allowing the appropriate bag to be selected according to urine volume, catheter position and preferred position on the leg.

All four options on this listing incorporate a non-return valve, 180° lever tap and Elastic/Velcro® straps, with needle-free sampling ports on the fixed-tube and adjustable-tube options specified above.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and the user's individual catheter or continence-care plan.

For the Shopify options themselves, I would rename them to:

• 350ml | 30cm Long Tube | Ref: D3L
• 500ml | 10cm Short Tube | Ref: D5M
• 500ml | Direct Inlet | Ref: D5S
• 750ml | 38cm Adjustable Tube | Ref: D7LX