Safety for patients and health care professionals
It is known from the international guidelines*, that 30% to 40% of nosocomial infections are related to the urinary tract, more than half of these infections are related to urinary catheters (CAUTI: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) and specifically foley indwelling catheters.
Looking at international guidelines* in urinary care, the recommendations are clear in terms of best practice/protocols and also product definition.
B. Braun urinary care product development is based on these two main aspects from the guidelines to offer reliable solutions and products with the:
- Reduction of DEHP exposure
- Use of silicone technologies
- Use of urinary closed systems
- Limitation of the sharp injuries with needle free products
- "No-touch" system to limit contamination
The 17th of September 2015 was the First International Day for Patient Safety, which shows the importance of this topic.
*EAUN guideline 2012 Catheterisation Indwelling catheters in adult; APIC guidelines 2008- Guide to the elimination of CAUTIs
Safety in urinary catheterisation
Single catheterisation
Actreen SafeSet®, an innovative concept for UTI prevention
- All in one closed system including a catheter sealed to a urine collecting bag with anti-reflux valve to contribute to the prevention of retrogate infections
- Integrated needle free sample port to avoid needle-stick injuries and prevent cross contamination
- Guaranteed sterility: “No-touch” system and sterile double unit packaging for sterile handling
Male intermittent catheters
Safety in urinary measurement & collection
Urine measurement & urine diuresis
Ureofix® 500 Classic / Ureofix® Compact to prevent nosocomial infections
- Integrated needle free sample port to avoid needle stick injuries and related infections linked to projection during urine collection.
- Anti-reflux valves in both Pasteur chamber and bag to avoid retrograde bacteria migration and prevent cross contamination