Answer: With one hand, squeeze tabs to keep the insertion tip in place as you use the pull ring to remove cap. Save cap to close the bag.
Slide the pre-lubricated catheter halfway into the insertion tip. You can do this through the bag so your hands do not touch the catheter.
Clean the opening to the urethra and surrounding area by holding the outer labia apart and cleaning with the provided povidone-iodine swabs. Wipe the urethra opening to the bladder, from front to back to avoid fecal contamination.
Spread the inner labia and advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the base of the
Insertion tip. Release the inner labia.
Your catheter has a control guide to help stabilize the catheter in the urethra. Grasp that through the bag with your non-dominant hand. Use your dominant hand to grasp the catheter tube through the bag.
Push the catheter into the urethra, aiming upwards towards the navel. Use a short, repetitive pushing motion. Continue to insert the catheter until it reaches the bladder and urine starts to flow.
Allow urine to flow freely until bladder is empty or bag is filled. Make certain the control guide is elevated at least four inches above lower portion of the bag.
Withdraw the catheter from the urethra, stopping about three times to let any remaining urine drain. Pinch the end of the catheter prior to pulling it out to keep urine from spilling out of the catheter.
Remove the rest of the catheter from the collection bag by pulling it through the insertion tip.
Close the filled collection bag by replacing the cap over the insertion tip. Make sure the cap snaps on securely.
When ready, you can remove the insertion tip to empty the bag. Dispose of the empty bag and packaging in a waste recepticle. Wash your hands with soap and water.
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