Medline Urinary Drain Bag Cover

Medline Urinary Drain Bag Cover Features

• Medline Urinary Catheter Bags Covers have a low-bed design to fit low-bed drainage bags
• Suitable for use with the majority of urinary drainage bags
• Two closure devices make it easy to affix to a urinary drainage bag
• Blue urine bag covered with fabric backing
• Not made with natural rubber latex
• Single patient use

What to buy with Dignity Bags for Catheters

• Hollister Leg Bag Straps
• Urocare Fabric Leg Bag Holder
• Urocare Reusable Night Drain Bottle - Urinary Collection System

How to use Medline Urinary Bag Cover?

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling the bag cover or catheter.
• Take the drain bag out carefully from its package to avoid any damage or tear.
• Slide the drainage bag into the cover. The opening should be large enough to accommodate most urinary bags.
• Secure the cover with the closure devices to keep the cover in place.
• Make sure the cover does not block the drainage spout or vent of the urinary drain bag.
• Change the cover periodically as recommended by your healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are these catheter bag covers washable?

These MEDLINE drainage bag privacy covers are favored in medical facility environments as they are semi-disposable; they can be used for some time and then discarded.

2. How long can you use a urinary drainage bag?

Medline drainage bags are typically designed for single use and should be changed every 7 days for hygiene reasons.

3. Is the bottom of the catheter privacy bags open?

Yes, the bottom of the bag is open in the Medline Urinary Drain Bag Privacy Cover.

4. What is the difference between the urinary drain bag cover V/S low bed urinary drain bag cover?

The low-bed design is specially made to fit low-bed drainage bags and has side openings too (specially designed bags to keep below the bed safely). The urinary drain bag cover is a common urine bag cover to be used anywhere.

5. What is the correct position of the urine drainage bag?

Attach your leg bag to your thigh with Velcro or elastic straps. Make sure the bag is always lower than your bladder. This keeps urine from flowing back into your bladder.