{"product_id":"bard®-flip-flo®-sterile-catheter-valve-180-lever-tap-pack-of-5-ref-bff5","title":"Bard® Flip-Flo® Sterile Catheter Valve – 180° Lever Tap – Pack of 5 (Ref: BFF5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bard® Flip-Flo® Catheter Valve \u003cstrong\u003eBFF5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003esterile catheter valve with a 180° lever tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to provide intermittent bladder drainage for suitable people using an indwelling \u003cstrong\u003eurethral or suprapubic catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of urine continuously draining into a leg bag, the Flip-Flo® valve can remain closed while the bladder fills and is opened at appropriate intervals to allow the bladder to empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor appropriately assessed catheter users, this provides a \u003cstrong\u003ediscreet alternative to continuous daytime drainage into a urine bag\u003c\/strong\u003e and can help maintain a more normal cycle of bladder filling and emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flip-Flo® valve can also be connected to an appropriate urinary drainage bag when continuous drainage is required, for example \u003cstrong\u003eovernight\u003c\/strong\u003e or when access to a toilet may be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBard® Flip-Flo® Catheter Valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference \u003cstrong\u003eBFF5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180° lever tap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for intermittent bladder drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for appropriate 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drainage bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for connection to a night drainage bag where required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer guidance recommends changing every \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace earlier if damaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Flip-Flo® Catheter Valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flip-Flo® Catheter Valve is a small tap-like device that connects directly to the drainage funnel of an indwelling urinary catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used with either:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrethral catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuprapubic catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprovided catheter-valve drainage has been assessed as clinically appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the valve closed, urine is stored temporarily in the bladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe user or carer then opens the valve at appropriate intervals to allow urine to drain through the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the bladder has emptied, the valve is closed again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a cycle of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBladder filling → valve opened → bladder emptied → valve closed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than continuous drainage into a collection bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180° lever tap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference BFF5 incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003e180° lever-operated tap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lever provides a simple method of opening and closing the urinary drainage pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operating mechanism may be particularly useful for users who prefer a lever-style catheter valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen draining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the outlet over a toilet or suitable receptacle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the lever according to the manufacturer's instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the bladder to empty completely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn the lever fully to the closed position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that drainage has stopped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the individual catheter-care plan provided by the healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for urethral catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flip-Flo® valve may be fitted to an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003eindwelling urethral catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve connects to the drainage end of the catheter and can provide an alternative to continuously wearing a urinary leg bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect catheter fixation should still be used to minimise pulling and traction on the urethra and bladder neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for suprapubic catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flip-Flo® valve can also be used with an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003esuprapubic catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may provide a particularly discreet drainage arrangement where intermittent bladder emptying is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter should still be adequately supported to avoid pulling on the suprapubic insertion site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary or permanent catheter use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBard's patient guidance states that the Flip-Flo® Catheter Valve may be used with either:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary indwelling catheters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-term \/ permanent indwelling catheters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprovided a healthcare professional has determined that valve drainage is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintaining bladder filling and emptying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous catheter drainage keeps the bladder relatively empty because urine flows directly into a drainage bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catheter valve allows the bladder to fill before it is deliberately emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor suitable users, this may help maintain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal bladder capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladder muscle function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more natural bladder filling and emptying cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the principal reasons a catheter valve may be recommended rather than continuous drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant – catheter valves are not suitable for everyone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catheter valve should only be used after appropriate assessment of \u003cstrong\u003ebladder function and the individual's ability to manage intermittent drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthcare professional should determine whether a valve is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors that may affect suitability include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladder capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladder sensation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbility to recognise bladder filling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidney function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladder pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOveractive bladder symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrinary leakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual dexterity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognitive ability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual urological condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people require continuous free drainage and should not use a catheter valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen may a catheter valve be unsuitable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatheter valves may be inappropriate in some circumstances, including people with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced bladder capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle or no bladder sensation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInability to reliably empty the bladder at appropriate intervals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant cognitive impairment affecting valve management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor manual dexterity where the valve cannot be operated safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncontrolled detrusor overactivity \/ overactive bladder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertain renal conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions where continuous urinary drainage has been clinically prescribed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the advice of the doctor, continence nurse, district nurse or urology team managing the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscreet alternative to a leg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere clinically suitable, the Flip-Flo® valve may eliminate the need to wear a urine drainage bag continuously during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential practical advantages include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess bulk beneath clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo urine continuously collecting against the leg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo leg-bag capacity to monitor during normal daytime use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced need for leg-bag straps or sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore discreet appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater freedom in clothing choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore natural bladder filling and emptying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinical suitability should always take priority over convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the Flip-Flo® valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve should be operated according to the schedule recommended by the healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBard's patient guidance recommends opening the valve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever there is a need to pass urine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore going to bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst thing in the morning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the night where necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt regular intervals during the day according to the individual care plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bladder should not be allowed to become excessively full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to empty the bladder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the Flip-Flo® outlet over a toilet or suitable receptacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the \u003cstrong\u003e180° lever\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow urine to drain through the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the bladder has emptied and urine flow has stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose the lever securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the valve is fully closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the manufacturer's instructions and individual catheter-management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the valve with a night drainage bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flip-Flo® Catheter Valve may also be used with an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003ebed \/ night drainage bag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides additional capacity and allows continuous drainage overnight where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBard specifically describes use of the Flip-Flo® valve with a compatible \u003cstrong\u003eUriplan® Bed Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using an overnight drainage bag:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the drainage bag securely to the catheter valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the bag below bladder level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the valve is set appropriately to allow continuous drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the drainage tubing free from kinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not allow tubing to become trapped beneath the body or bedding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the night bag on an appropriate stand or hanger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not place the drainage bag directly on the floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the catheter is not under tension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions supplied with both the catheter valve and drainage bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with a leg drainage bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer also states that a compatible urinary leg bag may be used with the Flip-Flo® valve during the day when access to a toilet is likely to be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the drainage arrangement to be adapted according to the user's circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatheter securement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter should remain appropriately secured while using the Flip-Flo® valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable catheter fixation helps reduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatheter movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrethral discomfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure at a suprapubic catheter site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve itself should not be allowed to pull unnecessarily on the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable catheter strap or fixation device may be recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often 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