Nelaton Catheters- Standard

Our Nelaton Catheters are intended for intermittent bladder catheterisation. They are made from medical grade thermo-sensitive plastic and offer a perfectly finished distal end for smooth insertion. The blue coloured holding sleeve assists to maintain aseptic technique during insertion.

• Available in male, female and paediatric lengths
• Smooth distal end aids insertion
• Colour-coded to support easy size identification
• Holding sleeve to maintain aseptic technique during insertion

IFUs

1. Perform hand hygiene.
2. Cleanse urethral area as per education protocol.
3. Using aseptic technique, peel packaging open 2-4cm to expose the catheter funnel. Holding only the catheter funnel, slowly remove the nelaton approximately 1/3 of its length from the packaging, taking care not to contaminate.
4. Grasp the blue holding sleeve and gently slide it over the nelaton catheter whilst simultaneously removing the remaining length of the nelaton from the packaging.
5. Apply sterile water-based lubricant 2.5cm from the distal tip.
6. Position the blue holding sleeve to the desired location on the catheter to assist with inserting the nelaton catheter gently into the urethral passage into the bladder, sliding the holding sleeve back towards the funnel end as the catheter advances until urine starts to flow. Urine can be drained directly into the toilet or into an alternative receptacle.
7. When the bladder is empty, slowly remove the nelaton catheter and place the used catheter back into the empty packaging for disposal.
8. Perform hand hygiene

Maintaining aseptic technique during insertion is crucial. If the catheter becomes contaminated, discard and commence procedure using a new catheter.