Is A Catheter Valve Right For Me?

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Is a catheter valve right for me?

A catheter valve is not suitable for everyone, so before you use a catheter valve it is important to discuss this with your doctor or nurse. It's a medical device designed to be used with an indwelling urethral or suprapubic catheter and is suitable for both men and women.

Written by:

Sam H

Clinical Content Writer

Here are some reasons why a clinician may decide that a catheter valve is not right for you:

You’re unable to operate the valve lever
You’re unable to remember to operate the valve
You have limited bladder capacity
You have reduced bladder sensation
You are renally impaired or have ureteric reflux
You have an overactive bladder

A catheter valve is used as an alternative to a urine drainage bag. However, unlike bags, it allows you to maintain the normal function of your bladder by allowing it to fill and drain intermittently.

Using a catheter valve may also help reduce your risk of catheter-related infections, catheter blockage and other catheter-related traumas.