Classic Touchless Design with Hydrophilic Technology
EZ-Protect Hydrophilic Closed System Intermittent Catheters feature a hydrophilic catheter enclosed within a 1000 ml collection bag and a soft silicone, pre-lubricated introducer tip design to support hygienic catheterization.1-3 The catheters are available in non-kit and pocket-size kit configurations. The product is sterile single-use and not made with natural rubber latex, DEHP, BPA, or other phthalates.
- Catheter is self-contained within the collection bag — providing no-touch use to protect the sterility of the catheter.
- Introducer tip is designed to help the catheter bypass the distal urethra, where bacteria may be present, helping reduce the potential for bacteria to be carried into the bladder.
- Hydrophilic coating helps maximize comfort and reduce friction.
- Hudson, E., & Murahata, R. I. (2005). The “no-touch” method of intermittent urinary catheter insertion: Can it reduce the risk of bacteria entering the bladder? Spinal Cord, 43(10), 611–614. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.sc.310176
- O’Neil, A. G. B., Jenkins, D. T., & Wells, J. I. (1982). A new catheter for the female patient. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 22(3), 151–152. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.1982.tb01429.x
- Bennett, C. J., Young, M. N., Razi, S. S., Adkins, R., Diaz, F., & McCrary, A. (1997). The effect of urethral introducer tip catheters on the incidence of urinary tract infection outcomes in spinal cord injured patients. The Journal of Urology, 158(2), 519–521. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(01)64523-3
Introducer Tip
Designed to help the catheter bypass potential bacteria in the distal urethra to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection.
Lubricant
Additional lubricant in the cap for individualized distribution and smooth insertion.
Closed System
Catheter is contained within the collection bag – touchless design protects the sterility of the catheter.
