Will it unblock a blocked catheter?

It is not an unblocking product. It is used for routine rinsing of the catheter. When a blockage is caused by salt crystals, B. Braun recommends a citric acid solution (Uro-Tainer Suby G). If the catheter does not drain at all or you are in pain, contact your doctor or nurse straight away.

How often is it used?

The manufacturer suggests starting 2 times a week, reviewing after 3 weeks and maintaining at 1–2 times a week, with a limit of 2 rinses a day. Your own frequency is set by your doctor or nurse.

Can I do it myself at home?

Yes, the manufacturer states that users can do it themselves once trained by a doctor or nurse. It is given by gravity only, with no syringe and no pressure.

Does it fit my catheter?

The manufacturer intends it for indwelling urethral and suprapubic catheters. If you are not sure about your own catheter, call us on +30 2311 286 262.

How much fluid should go into the bladder?

As much as the bladder accepts by simple flow. Do not squeeze the bag. If only 50 ml goes in, for example, lower the bag below the bladder and let the fluid drain.

How is it different from Uro-Tainer Suby G?

Polihexanide is used for mechanical rinsing and bacterial colonisation of the catheter. Suby G contains citric acid and B. Braun recommends it for encrustation and salt deposits.

Uro-Tainer Polihexanide 0.02% 100ml Catheter Wash | B. Braun

Uro-Tainer Polihexanide 0.02% 100ml Catheter Wash | B. Braun

by B|Braun

5.0

CODE: C0105 | ΕΑΝ: 4030539140225 | Part No: FB99965

Rinses indwelling catheters — urethral or suprapubic, by simple gravity flow
Polihexanide 0.02% — for bacterial colonisation of the catheter, per the manufacturer
No dwell time — the solution flows in and out, with no pressure
Ready to use — sterile, single use, 100 ml
For clinicians and home care — with guidance from your doctor or nurse

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Rinses indwelling catheters — urethral or suprapubic, by simple gravity flow
Polihexanide 0.02% — for bacterial colonisation of the catheter, per the manufacturer
No dwell time — the solution flows in and out, with no pressure
Ready to use — sterile, single use, 100 ml
For clinicians and home care — with guidance from your doctor or nurse

Description

B. Braun Uro-Tainer Polihexanide is a ready-to-use sterile 0.02% polihexanide solution for rinsing an indwelling urinary catheter: it flushes out mucus and debris mechanically and, according to the manufacturer, is used for bacterial colonisation of the catheter.

Who it is for

Long-term catheters: for people living with a urethral (Foley-type) or suprapubic catheter over a long period
At home or in care: it can be done by a nurse, a carer or the user, once their doctor or nurse has shown them how
Manufacturer's indications: routine mechanical rinsing of urethral or suprapubic catheters and bacterial decolonisation of the catheter

Ways to use it

Prepare: warm the bag inside its outer pack if it feels cold, clean your hands and, if possible, wear disposable gloves
Connect: close the tube with the clamp, remove the cap without touching the sterile connector and attach it to the catheter
Rinse: hold the bag above the bladder and let the solution run in by itself; do not squeeze the bag. Not all of it needs to go in
Drain: lower the bag below the bladder so the fluid flows back. No dwell time is needed; then disconnect and discard the bag

Steps of use according to B. Braun's instructions – Uro-Tainer — Steps of use according to B. Braun's instructions: 1–2 preparation, 3–6 connection to the catheter, 7 the bag above the bladder so the solution flows in, 8 the bag below the bladder so it drains back.

Will it fit? Measure before you order

Mucus, cloudy or smelly urine: for these problems, and suspected colonisation of the catheter, the manufacturer recommends the polihexanide solution
Encrustation and salt deposits: here B. Braun recommends a citric acid solution such as Uro-Tainer Suby G, not this one
Kinks or poor position: if the catheter does not drain because of a kink, a full drainage bag or poor fixation, fix the cause first

Not sure? Call us on +30 2311 286 262.

Basic safe-use tips

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. For example:

Do not use it if you are allergic to polihexanide, chlorhexidine or any other ingredient of the solution.
Do not use it if you have cystitis or blood in the urine, or in the first days after surgery on the bladder or urinary tract.
Do not squeeze the bag or put in more fluid than the bladder accepts; if the bladder takes only a little, turn the bag and let the fluid run out.
How often to rinse is decided by your doctor or nurse. The bag is single use.

What is included

1 Uro-Tainer bag with 100 ml of solution, ready to connect to the catheter
Manufacturer's instructions for use

Specifications

Active ingredient	polihexanide (PHMB) 0.02 g per 100 ml
Other ingredients	sorbitol 5.0 g, water for injection; no betaine
Volume	100 ml
Administration	by gravity, in and out, no contact time
Frequency per manufacturer	start 2 times a week, review after 3 weeks, maintenance 1–2 times a week; up to 2 rinses a day
Packaging	sterile, single use; sold per piece
Manufacturer code	FB99965
Returns	for hygiene reasons it cannot be returned once opened; sealed, it can be returned as normal