Hollister Urinary Catheter Leg Bag Features
- Anti-Reflux Valve helps prevent urine from flowing back into the tube
- Soft Vinyl Film helps ensure comfort against the skin and limits the unwanted odor
- Vent prevents air build-up in the leg bag, providing a lower profile Convenience drain with easy-to-operate drain valve
- Strong and durable construction of hollsiter urinary lg bag enhanced confidence and sense of security
- Pleated sides of the increase the volume capacity without adding length
- Does not exert unnecessary pressure on the skin by placing the hollister urinary leg bag connector and drain valve away from the skin.
- Leg Bag drain valve closes and seals securely providing safe and easy conduct of urine
- Leg strap connectors strategically placed for more comfortable wear
- Universal design allow these drainage bags to be used with straps and holders of own choice
- Dimensions:
- 9814: 10"L x 4-1/4"W (25cm x 10cm)
- 9805: 11-1/8"L x 5"W (28cm x 12cm)
What to buy with Hollister Catheter Leg Bag
Also available (sold separately):
How to Set Up Urinary Leg Bag by Hollister?
- Remove the pouch from the packaging and lay it flat with the drain-and-valve side facing up.
- Connect the extension tubing to the urinary drainage bag on the anti-reflux valve (valve without blue angle-stop).
- Attach fabric straps to bag on one end, connecting to the built-in buttons.
- Hold urine bag against the leg, wrap straps around the leg, and secure another end to buttons on the bag.
- Wash hands completely before connecting extension tubing to the catheter.
- Drain the bag as soon as possible by placing it over a toilet and turning the drain valve stop.
Hollister Urinary Leg Bag Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you sleep with a Hollister urinary leg bag?
As long as the bedside bag is above your bladder, you can sleep in any position. The urine bag should not be left on the floor.
2. What are urinary leg bags by Hollister used for?
The urine that drains from your catheter is collected in a urinary leg bag. It is small enough to wear under your clothes and allows you to go about your daily routine.
3. Why do I feel the urge to pee with a catheter?
Urine may also come out around the catheter. Bladder spasms cause this, and you have no control over them. Make sure the catheter is not obstructed and is properly taped. Contact your doctor if the spasms persist.
4. How often should a catheter be flushed?
According to most institutional regulations, catheters should be cleaned every 8 hours.
