• Anandpar Navagam,R.S No. 112, Plot No. 4/P, Rajkot

Office Address

Anandpar Navagam, R.S No. 112, Plot No. 4/P, Shed-2, Opp. Wishavas oil mill, Navagam, Rajkot-360003, Gujarat, INDIA.

Phone Number

+919638433599

Email Address

raklinsurgicarellp@gmail.com

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Urine collection bag with non-return valve

A urine collection bag with a non-return valve (NRV) is an advanced urinary drainage system explicitly engineered to prevent the reverse flow of urine. In a standard system, backward fluid movement can carry bacteria from the collection bag into the sterile urinary tract. The integration of a one-way NRV is the fundamental clinical line of defense against ascending urinary tract infections (UTIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).

Key Technical Specifications

  • Nominal Capacity: Standard bedside variants hold 2,000 mL (2 Litres), while specialized ICU measuring models use a split system.
  • Material Composition: Fabricated from medical-grade, non-tear, multi-layered polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheets. The opaque backing option shields the patient's privacy, while the translucent front allows visual color analysis.
  • The Non-Return Valve (NRV): A built-in, micro-thin flutter, swing, or membrane valve positioned right at the inlet point. It opens automatically via gravitational fluid pressure and instantly snaps shut if the bag is tilted, lifted, or laid flat.
  • Sterilization Protocol: Individually packed in peelable blister/pouch units and sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (ETO) gas.

Architectural & Safety Components

  1. Universal Inlet Tube: A 90 cm to 100 cm long, kink-resistant PVC tube equipped with a universal tapered connector. It ensures a leak-proof friction fit on all standard Foley, silicone, or suprapubic catheters.
  2. Needleless Sampling Port (Premium Models): Positioned near the catheter connector, allowing clinicians to extract fresh urine samples via a syringe without breaking the closed system or puncturing the line.
  3. Anti-Splash Bottom Outlet: A secure drainage valve at the bottom of the bag. Common designs include a T-Tap valve (sliding toggle mechanism) or a Push-Pull valve for controlled, splash-free emptying.
  4. Bed Hangers: Double-pronged rigid plastic hooks paired with an auxiliary hanging cord. This ensures the bag remains securely vertical and suspended below the bladder level at all times.

Core Clinical Classifications

Standard Uro-Bag with NRV: The base bedside standard for general hospital wards and home nursing care, focused on cost-effective infection control.

Urometer Drainage Bag with NRV: 2,000 mL bag integrated with a rigid, clear 250 mL to 400 mL front measuring chamber. It is used in critical care (ICU) to measure hourly renal output down to single-milliliter accuracy.