{"product_id":"ugo-fix-catheter-strap-medium-adjustable-up-to-80cm-box-of-5-ref-3003","title":"Ugo Fix Catheter Strap – Medium, Adjustable up to 80cm – Box of 5 (Ref: 3003)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Fix Catheter Strap \u003cstrong\u003e3003\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ewashable and reusable catheter fixation strap designed to help securely position an indwelling urinary catheter or urinary drainage-bag tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing unwanted movement and pulling on the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMedium size measures up to 80cm and can be cut to fit\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the strap to be adjusted to the individual user and worn around either the \u003cstrong\u003eleg or lower abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elasticated strap incorporates \u003cstrong\u003esoft silicone strips on the inner surface\u003c\/strong\u003e to help reduce slipping against the skin, together with a separate 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strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce slipping against the skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHook-and-loop fastening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate catheter\/tubing fixing strip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce pulling and traction on the catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-patient, multiple-use device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-sterile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot made with natural rubber latex\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\u003eWhat is the Ugo Fix Catheter Strap used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Fix Catheter Strap is designed to provide secure fixation for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndwelling urinary catheters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrethral catheters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuprapubic catheters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrinary drainage-bag tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubing associated with appropriate male urinary sheath systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting the catheter or drainage tubing helps reduce unwanted movement and pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can help reduce tension being transferred to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe urethra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bladder neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter insertion site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suprapubic catheter site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect fixation can therefore improve comfort and help reduce the risk of catheter-related traction or injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium – adjustable up to 80cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference \u003cstrong\u003e3003\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Medium Ugo Fix Catheter Strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum strap length is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 80cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is fully adjustable and can be \u003cstrong\u003ecut down to the required length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows it to be fitted according to the circumference of the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThigh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower leg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower abdomen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edepending on the catheter type and preferred fixation position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure before cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a measuring tape to measure around the area where the strap will be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap can then be cut to the required length while allowing sufficient overlap for the hook-and-loop fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not cut the strap while it is being worn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not cut it while stretched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow sufficient material for secure fastening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake potential shrinkage from repeated washing into account when fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the strap is too short or fitted too tightly, it may restrict circulation or cause pressure on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone grip technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner surface of the strap incorporates \u003cstrong\u003esoft silicone strips\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese help:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease grip against the skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce unwanted movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the strap in the selected position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce slipping during normal activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silicone strips are intended to provide secure fixation without requiring the strap to be excessively tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElasticated strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Fix Catheter Strap has an \u003cstrong\u003eelasticated construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elasticity allows the strap to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConform to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodate normal movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a secure position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide comfortable support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap should never be fitted so tightly that it restricts circulation or creates pressure marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatheter and tubing fixing strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap incorporates a separate \u003cstrong\u003ePVC fixing strip with hook-and-loop closure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is used to hold the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatheter tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrinary drainage-bag tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixing strip is suitable for catheter or drainage tubing up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter or tubing should be positioned so that it remains secure without being compressed or obstructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan be worn on the leg or lower abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Fix Catheter Strap may be worn on either:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eleg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elower abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most appropriate position depends on factors including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the catheter is urethral or suprapubic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition of the catheter tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition of the leg bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual clinical requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthcare professional can advise on the most appropriate fixation position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor urethral catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an indwelling urethral catheter, the strap can help secure the catheter or drainage tubing to reduce traction at the urethra and bladder neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter should retain enough natural movement to avoid pulling while remaining securely supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor suprapubic catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap may also be used for \u003cstrong\u003esuprapubic catheter fixation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the catheter position and individual requirements, the strap may be worn around the lower abdomen or leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter should be secured without pulling on the suprapubic insertion site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with urinary drainage-bag tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Fix Catheter Strap can secure the \u003cstrong\u003etubing leading to a urinary leg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps prevent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive tubing movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTugging on the catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubing becoming caught on clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnnecessary traction during walking or changing position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, the strap is designed to secure \u003cstrong\u003ethe catheter or tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not designed to support the full weight of a urine-filled leg bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate appropriate leg-bag support such as straps or a leg-bag sleeve should be used to carry the weight of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not disconnect the drainage system to fit the strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ugo Fix Catheter Strap is designed so it can be fitted \u003cstrong\u003ewithout disconnecting the urinary leg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid unnecessary disconnection of the catheter drainage system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fitting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the catheter and leg-bag tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the system connected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the strap appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the catheter or tubing into the fixing strip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that urine can continue to drain freely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to fit the Ugo Fix Catheter Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use.\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\u003eIdentify the appropriate position on the leg or lower abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the circumference of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the strap to the required length if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure sufficient overlap remains for secure fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the strap around the selected area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure using the hook-and-loop fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the catheter or drainage tubing on the fixing section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the tubing using the fixing tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the strap is comfortable and not excessively tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the catheter and tubing are not twisted or kinked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm that urine is draining freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect tightness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap should be secure but comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should not cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestricted circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep pressure marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumbness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin discolouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the skin regularly while wearing the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important for users 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