Ugo Fix Gentle Catheter Clip – Silicone Catheter Securement Device – Box of 5 (Ref: 3004)

Ugo Fix Gentle is a gentle catheter securement clip designed to comfortably fix and stabilise a 2-way indwelling urinary catheter, helping reduce unwanted catheter movement, pulling and rubbing.

The device secures the catheter at its bifurcation while allowing controlled movement through a revolving clip. This helps the catheter move naturally with the body rather than transmitting excessive pulling or traction to the urethra, bladder neck or suprapubic catheter site.

Ugo Fix Gentle is mounted on a soft re-adhesive silicone gel pad, designed to adhere gently to the skin and allow the device to be removed and repositioned without requiring adhesive-removal chemicals.

It is suitable for most 8CH–20CH two-way indwelling catheters, including urethral and suprapubic catheters connected to a catheter valve or urinary drainage bag.

Key features:

• Catheter securement / fixation device

• Ugo Fix Gentle

• Reference 3004

• Suitable for catheter sizes 8CH–20CH

• Designed for most 2-way indwelling urinary catheters

• Suitable for urethral catheters

• Suitable for suprapubic catheters

• Secures the catheter at the bifurcation

• Revolving catheter clip

• Allows controlled natural movement with the body

• Helps reduce catheter pulling and rubbing

• Helps reduce traction on the urethra and bladder neck

• Soft silicone gel pad

• Re-adhesive design

• Can be repositioned if required

• Designed for gentle removal

• Leaves minimal/no sticky adhesive residue

• No complex skin preparation required

• Positive sensory click when the clip is closed

• Can be worn while showering

• For up to 7 days' continuous use

• Non-sterile

• Box of 5

What is Ugo Fix Gentle used for?

Indwelling urinary catheters can move during:

• Walking

• Sitting

• Standing

• Turning in bed

• Dressing

• General daily activity

If the catheter is not adequately secured, this movement can result in repeated pulling or rubbing.

Ugo Fix Gentle is designed to stabilise the catheter while still allowing sufficient controlled movement.

This can help reduce:

• Pulling on the catheter

• Catheter traction

• Rubbing at the urethra

• Discomfort at the bladder neck

• Movement around a suprapubic catheter site

• Accidental tugging during daily activity

Suitable for urethral and suprapubic catheters

Ugo Fix Gentle may be used with an appropriate:

• Indwelling urethral catheter

• Suprapubic catheter

The catheter may be connected to:

• A urinary leg bag

• A catheter valve

• Another appropriate urinary drainage system

The device should be positioned according to the individual catheter arrangement and advice from the healthcare professional managing the catheter.

Suitable for 8CH–20CH catheters

Current Optimum Medical product information confirms that Ugo Fix Gentle secures catheters ranging from:

8CH to 20CH

The catheter is secured within the rotating clip at the bifurcation.

Always ensure the catheter sits correctly in the clip before closing it.

Revolving catheter clip

The revolving clip is one of the main features of Ugo Fix Gentle.

Rather than holding the catheter completely rigidly in one direction, the clip can rotate as the user moves.

This allows the catheter to move more naturally with changes in body position.

The design helps balance:

• Effective catheter stabilisation

• Freedom of movement

• Reduced pulling

• Reduced catheter traction

This can be particularly useful when moving between sitting, standing and lying positions.

Holds the catheter away from the skin

The clip holds the catheter slightly away from the skin.

This can help reduce repeated rubbing of catheter tubing directly against the skin while still keeping the catheter securely positioned.

Soft silicone gel pad

Ugo Fix Gentle uses a soft silicone re-adhesive gel pad to attach the device to the skin.

The silicone technology is designed to provide secure fixation while allowing relatively gentle removal.

Benefits include:

• Gentle skin contact

• Easy application

• Easy removal

• Ability to reposition the device

• No specialist adhesive-removal solution normally required

• Minimal sticky residue following removal

The device may nevertheless not be suitable for every skin type.

The skin should be checked regularly for irritation or damage.

Repositionable

Ugo Fix Gentle can be repositioned if required.

This may be useful if:

• The initial position is uncomfortable

• The catheter is pulling

• The leg-bag tubing changes position

• Clothing interferes with the device

• A more suitable catheter angle is required

Reposition carefully according to the manufacturer's instructions.

No complex skin preparation required

The skin should be:

• Clean

• Dry

• Intact

No specialist skin-preparation product is normally required before application.

Avoid applying the device to:

• Broken skin

• Open wounds

• Significantly inflamed skin

• Areas of active skin damage

If significant irritation develops, remove the device and seek appropriate advice.

How to apply Ugo Fix Gentle

Always follow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use.

In general:

1. Open the clip

Push and lift the catch to open the Ugo Fix Gentle.

A positive sensory click helps indicate operation of the clip.

2. Insert the catheter

Position the catheter correctly into the clip.

The catheter should be secured in the device before the Ugo Fix Gentle is applied to the skin.

3. Close the clip

Gently press the lid down until it closes securely.

Check that the catheter is correctly held.

4. Apply to clean, dry skin

Remove the backing from the silicone pad according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Apply the device in the required position.

Smooth the silicone pad onto the skin.

5. Check catheter movement

Once fitted:

• Stand or change position where appropriate

• Check that the catheter is not pulling

• Check that movement remains comfortable

• Confirm that drainage tubing is not kinked

Optimum Medical recommends allowing approximately 2–4cm of catheter slack to accommodate normal movement.

Do not apply the device first and then pull the catheter into it.

The manufacturer specifically instructs users to secure the catheter in the clip before applying the device to the skin.

Use with a urinary leg bag

Ugo Fix Gentle secures the catheter, but it is not designed to support the full weight of a urine-filled leg bag.

If the catheter is connected to a leg bag, the bag should have its own appropriate support.

This may include:

• Ugo Fix Leg Bag Straps

• Ugo Fix Sleeve

• Another appropriate leg-bag support system

Supporting the bag separately helps prevent its increasing weight from pulling directly on the catheter.

Use with a catheter valve

Ugo Fix Gentle can also be used where an indwelling catheter is connected to an appropriate catheter valve.

The clip helps stabilise the catheter while still allowing access to and operation of the catheter valve.

Up to 7 days' use

Each Ugo Fix Gentle can be used for up to 7 days, depending on the user's lifestyle, hygiene requirements and condition of the device.

Replace it sooner if:

• It becomes damaged

• It becomes significantly soiled

• Adhesion is no longer adequate

• The clip does not close correctly

• Skin irritation develops

• A healthcare professional advises earlier replacement

Do not continue using a damaged catheter fixation device.

Showering

The manufacturer confirms that users can shower while wearing Ugo Fix Gentle.

After showering:

• Check that the device remains securely attached

• Check that the catheter remains properly positioned

• Check the surrounding skin

• Replace the device if adhesion has deteriorated

Check the catheter regularly

While using the device, regularly confirm that:

• The catheter remains secure

• The catheter is not under excessive tension

• Tubing is not kinked

• Urine can drain freely

• The fixing clip remains closed

• The silicone pad remains attached

• The skin underneath and around the device remains healthy

Skin considerations

The manufacturer notes that Ugo Fix Gentle may not be suitable for all skin types.

Check regularly for:

• Redness

• Rash

• Soreness

• Broken skin

• Blistering

• Persistent itching

• Other irritation

Remove the device and seek appropriate healthcare advice if significant skin problems occur.

Important information:

• Catheter fixation / securement device

• Reference 3004

• Suitable for 8CH–20CH

• Designed for most 2-way indwelling urinary catheters

• Suitable for urethral catheters

• Suitable for suprapubic catheters

• Suitable where the catheter is connected to a leg bag or catheter valve

• Revolving clip allows natural movement

• Helps reduce catheter pulling and rubbing

• Soft re-adhesive silicone gel pad

• Can be repositioned

• Designed for gentle removal

• No complex skin preparation required

• Apply only to clean, dry skin

• Device may not suit all skin types

• Positive sensory click on closure

• Allow approximately 2–4cm slack for natural catheter movement

• Can be worn while showering

• Can be used for up to 7 days

• Replace sooner if damaged or soiled

• Non-sterile

• Box of 5

• Does not support the full weight of a urinary leg bag

• Use separate leg-bag support where required

• Check regularly that urine continues to drain freely

• Seek appropriate healthcare advice if catheter traction, leakage, pain, skin damage or drainage problems develop

• Always follow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use

Product details:

• Product: Ugo Fix Gentle

• Manufacturer: Optimum Medical Solutions Ltd

• Reference / product code: 3004

• Product type: Catheter securement clip

• Compatible catheter size: 8CH–20CH

• Compatible catheter type: Most 2-way indwelling catheters

• Suitable for urethral catheter: Yes

• Suitable for suprapubic catheter: Yes

• Fixation point: Catheter bifurcation

• Clip: Revolving

• Skin contact: Re-adhesive silicone gel pad

• Repositionable: Yes

• Maximum use period: Up to 7 days

• Shower compatible: Yes

• Sterile: No

• Pack size: 5 clips

• Classification: Catheter fixation / securement medical device

Order code:

• 3004 – Ugo Fix Gentle Catheter Clip – 8CH–20CH – Box of 5

Ugo Fix Gentle 3004 provides gentle but effective fixation for most 8CH–20CH two-way indwelling urethral and suprapubic catheters, helping reduce unwanted pulling and rubbing while allowing the catheter to move naturally with the body.

Its revolving clip and re-adhesive silicone gel pad allow secure fixation, gentle removal and repositioning where necessary. Each device can be worn for up to 7 days, unless it becomes damaged, soiled or unsuitable for the skin sooner.

Always ensure that any attached urinary leg bag is supported separately and follow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use and the user's individual catheter-care plan.