Bard Spirit® Sterile Urine Drainage Leg Bag – 500ml, 30cm Long Tube – Pack of 10 (Ref: DSLB500L)

Bard Spirit® DSLB500L is a sterile 500ml urine drainage leg bag with a 30cm long inlet tube, designed for discreet daytime collection of urine from a urinary catheter or suitable external urinary drainage system.

The 30cm tubing provides additional length compared with the short-tube Spirit leg bag, making it particularly suitable where the bag is positioned lower on the leg. The bag incorporates a 180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap, designed for straightforward emptying while maintaining a flat, unobtrusive profile beneath clothing.

A universal ridged connector provides a secure connection to the urinary drainage system, while the integrated needle-free sampling port allows urine samples to be obtained without using a needle.

Key features:

• Sterile urine drainage leg bag

• Bard Spirit® range

• Reference DSLB500L

• 500ml capacity

• 30cm long inlet tube

• Designed for daytime urinary drainage

• 180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap

• Flat-profile tap design

• Easy to operate when emptying the bag

• Universal ridged connector

• Needle-free urine sampling port

• Suitable for connection to appropriate urinary catheters

• Suitable for appropriate external urinary drainage systems

• Can form part of a link-drainage system with a suitable night bag

• Supplied with leg-bag straps

• Sterile gloves supplied for bag changes

• Pack of 10

Suitable for:

• People using an indwelling urinary catheter

• Urethral catheters

• Suprapubic catheters

• Appropriate external urinary sheath systems

• Users requiring a 500ml daytime drainage bag

• Users requiring a 30cm long tube

• Thigh or calf positioning according to individual requirements

• Users who require a lever-operated drainage tap

• Users requiring access to a needle-free urine sampling port

500ml capacity

The 500ml capacity provides a practical balance between urine collection volume and discretion during daytime use.

It is one of the most commonly used leg-bag capacities and is suitable for many users who want sufficient collection capacity without the additional bulk of a larger 750ml bag.

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

Regular emptying helps:

• Reduce weight pulling on the catheter and tubing

• Improve comfort

• Maintain discretion beneath clothing

• Reduce unnecessary tension on the leg-bag straps

• Support free drainage of urine

30cm long tube

Reference DSLB500L has a 30cm long inlet tube.

The longer tube provides additional flexibility in positioning the drainage bag further down the leg.

It may be particularly useful where:

• The bag is worn on the calf

• Additional distance is required between the catheter and bag

• Clothing makes lower-leg placement preferable

• A 10cm short-tube bag does not provide sufficient positioning flexibility

The tubing should be positioned so that urine can drain freely without:

• Kinking

• Twisting

• Compression

• Excessive loops

• Pulling on the catheter

The drainage bag should remain below the level of the bladder to promote gravity drainage.

180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap

Spirit leg bags incorporate a 180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap.

The lever is designed to provide straightforward control when emptying the bag.

Its flat-profile construction means that the tap remains relatively unobtrusive against the leg and beneath clothing.

To empty the bag:

• Position the outlet over a toilet or appropriate receptacle

• Operate the lever tap according to the manufacturer's instructions

• Allow the urine to drain

• Avoid allowing the outlet to touch the toilet or receptacle

• Close the lever securely after emptying

• Check that urine is no longer draining before repositioning clothing

Always ensure the tap is completely closed after emptying.

Universal ridged connector

The Spirit leg bag incorporates a universal ridged connector.

This provides a secure connection between the drainage bag and the compatible urinary drainage system.

When connecting the bag:

• Use appropriate hand hygiene

• Avoid touching sterile connection surfaces

• Push the connector securely into place

• Check that the connection is stable

• Avoid unnecessary disconnection and reconnection

Maintaining a closed urinary drainage system wherever possible helps reduce unnecessary manipulation of the catheter system.

Needle-free sampling port

Spirit leg bags incorporate a needle-free sampling port.

This allows an appropriately trained healthcare professional to obtain a urine sample without inserting a needle into the drainage tubing.

This can help:

• Maintain the integrity of the drainage system

• Reduce unnecessary puncturing of tubing

• Provide controlled access for urine sampling

Urine sampling should be performed using the appropriate clinical technique and according to local infection-control procedures.

Daytime leg drainage

A leg bag allows urine to be collected discreetly while the user remains mobile during the day.

The bag can be secured appropriately to the leg using the supplied straps or another suitable support system.

Correct positioning helps:

• Support unrestricted urine flow

• Reduce pulling on the catheter

• Improve comfort

• Prevent excessive bag movement

• Maintain discretion beneath clothing

The bag should be supported adequately rather than allowing its full weight to pull directly on the catheter.

Leg-bag straps

Spirit leg bags are supplied with soft elasticated leg straps for securing the bag to the leg.

The straps should be adjusted so that they:

• Hold the bag securely

• Do not restrict circulation

• Do not cause pressure or discomfort

• Prevent excessive movement

• Allow the bag to fill without pulling on the catheter

Check the skin underneath and around the straps regularly for signs of pressure, redness or irritation.

Sterile gloves

The Spirit leg-bag range is supplied with sterile latex-free gloves to support hygienic bag changing.

Hand hygiene remains essential before and after handling the urinary drainage system.

Avoid touching the catheter connector or drainage-system connection surfaces unnecessarily.

Connection to overnight drainage

The Spirit leg bag can be used as part of an appropriate link-drainage system with a compatible larger-capacity night drainage bag.

This allows urine to drain through the leg bag and into the larger night bag while the user sleeps, where appropriate.

When using overnight drainage:

• Use a compatible drainage system

• Ensure connections are secure

• Position the night bag below bladder level

• Keep tubing free from kinks

• Avoid trapping tubing beneath the body or bedding

• Ensure the tubing does not pull on the catheter or leg bag

• Check that urine can flow freely

Always follow the instructions supplied with both drainage products.

Positioning the leg bag

The exact position depends on:

• Catheter type

• Tube length

• Clothing

• Mobility

• Leg shape

• Individual preference

A 30cm long-tube bag is commonly suitable for lower positioning compared with a short-tube version.

Ensure that:

• The bag remains below bladder level

• The tubing is not kinked

• The catheter is not under tension

• The straps are secure but not excessively tight

• The bag does not drag or swing during movement

Changing the leg bag

Leg bags are generally changed according to the manufacturer's instructions and the user's catheter-care plan. UK continence formularies commonly recommend changing reusable daytime leg drainage bags approximately every 5–7 days, unless earlier replacement is clinically required.

Replace the bag sooner if:

• Leakage occurs

• The bag or tubing is damaged

• The connector becomes contaminated

• Drainage is impaired

• The tap no longer closes securely

• A healthcare professional advises replacement

Do not continue using a damaged drainage bag.

Important information:

• Sterile urinary leg bag

• Reference DSLB500L

• 500ml capacity

• 30cm long tube

• 180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap

• Universal ridged connector

• Needle-free sampling port

• Designed for daytime urine collection

• Suitable for appropriate catheter and external urinary drainage systems

• Keep the bag below bladder level

• Avoid kinking or compressing the tubing

• Ensure the bag is adequately supported

• Do not allow a full bag to pull on the catheter

• Empty regularly before the bag becomes excessively full

• Always check that the lever tap is completely closed after emptying

• Maintain appropriate hand hygiene when handling the drainage system

• Avoid unnecessary disconnection of the catheter and drainage bag

• Check the skin underneath straps for pressure or irritation

• Replace the bag if damaged, leaking or no longer draining correctly

• Seek appropriate clinical advice if urine stops draining unexpectedly, significant catheter leakage occurs, or catheter blockage is suspected

• Fever, flank pain, new significant lower abdominal pain, blood in the urine or other symptoms suggesting urinary infection or catheter complications require appropriate clinical assessment

• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and individual catheter-care plan

Product details:

• Product: Spirit® Sterile Urine Drainage Leg Bag

• Manufacturer / supplier: Bard

• Reference / order code: DSLB500L

• Capacity: 500ml

• Tube length: 30cm

• Tube type: Long tube

• Tap: 180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap

• Connector: Universal ridged connector

• Sampling port: Needle-free

• Sterile: Yes

• Application: Daytime urinary drainage

• Leg mounting: Yes

• Link drainage compatible: Yes, with an appropriate compatible night drainage system

• Leg straps: Supplied

• Sterile gloves: Supplied

• Pack size: 10 leg bags

• NHS Drug Tariff: Listed

• Classification: Urinary drainage appliance / medical device

Order code:

• DSLB500L – Spirit® Sterile Leg Bag – 500ml – 30cm Long Tube – Lever Tap – Pack of 10

Related Spirit® leg bag option:

• DSLB500S – 500ml – 10cm Short Tube – Lever Tap – Pack of 10

Bard Spirit® DSLB500L combines a 500ml sterile drainage bag, 30cm long tube, low-profile 180° FLIP-FLO® lever tap, universal ridged connector and needle-free sampling port in a leg-mounted urine collection system designed for comfortable daytime use.

The 30cm tubing makes this variant particularly suitable where additional tubing length or lower positioning on the leg is required.

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