Primary Care Accessories

Warning

Leg Bag With T Tap

LINC-FLO (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Each pack contains:

  • 10 sterile drainage bags with T tap outlet
  • Overnight connector
  • Elastic Velcro straps (10 pairs).

Tube, Capacity, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • Short | 350ml | LM350MD-T | 1 box every 2 months
  • Short | 500ml | LM500MD-T | 1 box every 2 months
  • Long | 500ml | LM500LD-T | 1 box every 2 months
  • Short | 750ml | LM750MD-T | 1 box every 2 months
  • Long | 750ml | LM750LD-T | 1 box every 2 months

Prescribing notes:

  • Leg bags should be changed every 5 to 7 days.
  • 1 box of leg bags should be ordered approximately every 2 months. Leg bags should be changed on a weekly basis, as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Leg Bag With Lever Tap

LINC-FLO (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Each pack contains:

  • 10 sterile drainage bags with lever tap
  • Overnight connector
  • Elastic Velcro straps (10 pairs).

Tube, Capacity, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • Short | 500ml | LM500MD-L | 1 box every 2 months
  • Long | 500ml | LM500LD-L | 1 box every 2 months

Prescribing notes:

  • Leg bags should be changed every 5 to 7 days.
  • 1 box of leg bags should be ordered approximately every 2 months. Leg bags should be changed on a weekly basis, as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Night Bag Single Use

LINC-FLO (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Each pack contains:

  • 10 non-sterile 2 litre overnight drainage bag, with non-return valve and twist off tube outlet

Inlet Tube, Capacity, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • 100cm | 2000ml | LM2LNS | No more than 3 x 10 pack per month

Prescribing notes:

  • Recommended for use in patients who use leg bags.

Sterile Night Bag Drainable

LINC-FLO (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Each pack contains:

  • 2 litre drainage bag with T-tap OR lever tap
  • Non-return valve
  • Antibacterial filter
  • Integral handle
  • A pair of nitrile gloves.

Inlet Tube, Capacity, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • 120cm | 2000ml | TZ02 | 1 box every 2 months
  • 120cm | 2000ml | TZ02-L | 1 box every 2 months

Prescribing notes:

  • Reserved for specific clinical conditions only i.e. patient who is bed bound and does not wear leg bag.
  • Change every 5-7 days as per leg bag.
  • For infection control reasons drainable night bags are not recommended for connection to leg bag systems.

Leg Bag Sleeve

LINC LEG BAG SLEEVE (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Size, Pack Size, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • Small (24-39cm) | 4 | ME350-750S S | One pack every 4 to 6 months
  • Medium (36-55cm) | 4 | ME350-750S M | One pack every 4 to 6 months
  • Large (40-70cm) | 4 | ME350-750S L | One pack every 4 to 6 months
  • X Large (65-96cm) | 4 | ME350-750S XL | One pack every 4 to 6 months
  • XX Large (75-105cm) | 4 | ME350-750S XXL | One pack every 4 to 6 months

Prescribing notes:

  • Leg bag sleeves can be used to help secure a leg urine drainage bag to the patient’s leg.
  • The sleeve has an opening for the tap for ease of emptying.
  • The patient’s leg should be measured to ensure the correct fit.
  • These products are washable and 1 pack should last 4 to 6 months.
  • No more than 2 to 3 packs should be issued per year.
  • Do not add to repeat prescription.

Fixation Device

CLINIFIX MEDICAL TUBE HOLDER (CliniMed Limited)

Size, Pack Size, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • Small | 10 | 40-310 | One pack per month
  • Large | 10 | 40-410 |One pack per month

FIX STRIP (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Size, Pack Size, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • Adjustable | 4 | 404-9938 | One pack per month

Valve

CARE-FLO (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Size, Pack Size, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

  • One size | 5 | CF1 | One pack per month

Prescribing notes:

  • For use with an indwelling urethral catheter.
  • It is recommended that the catheter valve be changed every 7 days.

Contraindications:

  • Renal failure.
  • Impaired cognitive ability if no full time carer present.
  • Receiving medication for unstable bladder.
  • Reduced bladder capacity.
  • No bladder sensation.
  • Insufficient manual dexterity to operate the catheter valve.

Penile Sheath

INVIEW SILICONE SELF-ADHESIVE SHEATH ‘SPECIAL’ - Shorter Penile Length (Hollister Incorporated)

Size, Order Code & Usual Quantity:

  • 25mm | 97125 | One pack per month
  • 29mm | 97129 | One pack per month
  • 32mm | 97132 | One pack per month
  • 36mm | 97136 | One pack per month
  • 41mm | 97141 | One pack per month

INVIEW SILICONE SELF-ADHESIVE SHEATH ‘STANDARD’ - Regular Length (Hollister Incorporated)

Size, Order Code & Usual Quantity:

  • 25mm | 97225 | One pack per month
  • 29mm | 97229 | One pack per month
  • 32mm | 97232 | One pack per month
  • 36mm | 97236 | One pack per month
  • 41mm | 97241 | One pack per month

INVIEW SILICONE SELF-ADHESIVE SHEATH ‘EXTRA’ - 70% More Adhesive (Hollister Incorporated)

Size, Order Code & Usual Quantity:

  • 25mm | 97325 | One pack per month
  • 29 mm | 97329 | One pack per month
  • 32mm | 97332 | One pack per month
  • 36mm | 97336 | One pack per month
  • 41mm | 97341 | One pack per month

Prescribing notes:

  • Non-latex with anti-kinking funnel.
  • Leg bags for sheaths – use LINC sterile bag listed above.
  • To ensure correct size measure using the manufacturers guide.
  • Do not use talcum powder or cream before application.
  • Skin integrity should be regularly monitored.
  • Sheaths should be changed every 24 hours.

Up-to-Date Costs/Sizes

For up to date costs/sizes please see Scottish Drug Tariff (SDT).

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 31/01/2022

Next review date: 31/01/2025

Author(s): NHSL.

Version: Please refer to the introduction section for an explanation of the review dates above.

Approved By: ADTC

Reviewer name(s): ADTC.