{"product_id":"ugo-catheter-valve-sterile-lever-valve-box-of-5-ref-3000","title":"Ugo Catheter Valve – Sterile Lever Valve – Box of 5 (Ref: 3000)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Catheter Valve is a \u003cstrong\u003esmall, sterile catheter drainage valve designed to provide intermittent urinary drainage from an indwelling urethral or suprapubic catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a discreet alternative to continuous drainage into a leg bag for suitable users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of urine continuously flowing into a drainage bag, the valve remains closed while the bladder fills and is opened at appropriate intervals to allow the bladder to empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermittent drainage can help maintain \u003cstrong\u003enormal bladder filling and emptying\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting bladder capacity and muscle tone where a catheter valve has been assessed as clinically appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Catheter Valve features a \u003cstrong\u003euniversal stepped connector, 180° lever handle and safety lever mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to help prevent accidental opening. A soft silicone outlet also allows an appropriate urine drainage bag to be connected when continuous drainage is required, for example overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e A catheter valve is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for everyone\u003c\/strong\u003e and should only be used after assessment of bladder function by an appropriate healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterile catheter valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUgo Catheter Valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference \u003cstrong\u003e3000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for intermittent urinary drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for appropriate \u003cstrong\u003eindwelling urethral catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for appropriate \u003cstrong\u003esuprapubic catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscreet alternative to continuous leg-bag drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows the bladder to fill between drainage episodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay help maintain bladder capacity and muscle tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal stepped connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to fit different catheter materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180° lever handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for easy single-handed operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety lever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps prevent accidental opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgonomic shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sharp edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft silicone drainage outlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan connect to an appropriate drainage bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for overnight continuous drainage when used correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterile easy-open packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from medical-grade PVC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eup to 7 days' use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate users with an \u003cstrong\u003eindwelling urethral catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate users with a \u003cstrong\u003esuprapubic catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers assessed as having adequate bladder capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers with appropriate bladder sensation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers able to operate the valve independently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers whose carer can operate the valve at the required intervals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers who prefer a discreet alternative to wearing a urine drainage bag continuously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers who may require connection to an overnight drainage bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a catheter valve work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith conventional continuous catheter drainage, urine flows directly from the bladder into a drainage bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catheter valve works differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve remains \u003cstrong\u003eclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing urine to collect in the bladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt appropriate intervals, the user opens the valve and allows the bladder to drain completely through the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve is then closed again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a more natural cycle of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBladder filling → bladder emptying → bladder filling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor suitable catheter users, this may help maintain:\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 muscle function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more natural filling and emptying cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater discretion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater freedom from continuous daytime drainage bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant – assessment is required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatheter valves should \u003cstrong\u003enot be used automatically for every catheterised person\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS Drug Tariff specifically states that catheter valves should not be used without an \u003cstrong\u003eassessment of bladder function by an appropriate medical professional\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability depends on factors including:\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\u003eKidney function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbility to store urine safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbility to operate the valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbility to remember to drain the bladder regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual catheter and urological condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA doctor, nurse or other appropriate healthcare professional should determine whether intermittent catheter drainage is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen may a catheter valve not be appropriate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catheter valve may not be suitable for people with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduced bladder capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduced or absent bladder sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInability to recognise when the bladder requires emptying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognitive impairment affecting safe valve use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsufficient manual dexterity to operate the valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenal impairment where intermittent drainage is inappropriate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUreteric reflux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncontrolled overactive bladder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther conditions where continuous free drainage is clinically required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Catheter Valve should only be used according to the individual's catheter-management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180° lever handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Catheter Valve incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003e180° lever handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lever is designed for straightforward operation and can be operated with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo drain the bladder, the lever is moved into the open position according to the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce urine has stopped flowing, the lever is returned fully to the closed position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve should always be checked after emptying to ensure it has been completely closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety lever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003esafety lever feature\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to help prevent accidental opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides additional security during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal daily activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement beneath clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve should still be positioned where it is not subject to excessive pressure or pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal stepped connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Catheter Valve has a \u003cstrong\u003euniversal stepped connector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is designed to provide a secure connection with indwelling urinary catheters made from different catheter materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve connects directly to the catheter drainage funnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connecting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerform appropriate hand hygiene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid touching connection surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the connector securely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the connection is stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid unnecessary disconnection once fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining the integrity of the catheter drainage system helps reduce unnecessary manipulation and contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft silicone drainage outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite end of the valve incorporates \u003cstrong\u003esoft silicone tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows an appropriate urine drainage bag to be connected when continuous drainage is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly useful overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appropriate night drainage bag can be connected to the valve without removing the catheter valve from the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing an overnight drainage bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere clinically appropriate, the Ugo Catheter Valve can remain connected to the catheter overnight while an appropriate larger drainage bag is attached to the soft silicone outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use continuous overnight drainage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the stepped connector of the appropriate drainage bag securely to the silicone outlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the connection is secure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the drainage bag below bladder level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the Ugo Catheter Valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the valve open so urine drains continuously into the bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure tubing is free from kinks and obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the morning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose the catheter valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisconnect the night drainage bag according to the manufacturer's instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResume the prescribed intermittent drainage routine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the instructions supplied with both products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraining the bladder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact schedule should be determined by the healthcare professional responsible for the catheter-management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen draining:\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 outlet appropriately over a toilet or suitable receptacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the Ugo Catheter Valve using the lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the bladder to drain completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until urine has stopped flowing.\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\u003eWipe the outlet with an appropriate clean wipe if necessary.\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\u003eThe urine flow may sometimes appear slower than normal urination because drainage is occurring through the relatively narrow lumen of the urinary catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not forget to empty the bladder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catheter valve requires the user or carer to \u003cstrong\u003eremember to operate it at appropriate intervals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving the valve closed for too long may result in excessive bladder filling and could cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscomfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeakage around the catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladder problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential complications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one reason catheter valves are not appropriate for people unable to reliably manage the drainage schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with urethral catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Catheter Valve may be used with an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003eindwelling urethral catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e where intermittent drainage has been clinically assessed as suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve replaces the continuous daytime drainage bag at the catheter outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with suprapubic catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve may also be used with an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003esuprapubic catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same principles apply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve remains closed while the bladder fills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is opened at prescribed intervals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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