Great Bear Healthcare Libra Instructions For Use Manual

0120

Latex Free Box is

Recyclable

Min/Max

Temperature

Keep DryWashHandsDo not use if

packaging is damaged

Denotes the use of

Phthalates

®

Products available

Nightingale Home Delivery Service

through

That’s all – We will do everything else!

Complimentary Items Available:

Storage and Disposal

1) The Libra Leg Bag should be stored at an
ambient temperature and allowed to come to
room temperature before use

2) Dispose with normal household waste – do not
ush down the toilet

Cautions

•

Ensure you ll in the Date Fitted Box (8) to allow
you to monitor how long the Libra Leg Bag has
been in use. Change the Leg Bag every 5-7 days

• Do not reuse the Libra Leg Bag after
disconnection

• Keep out of the reach of children

Order Codes

Libra Leg Bag – Prescription

All Prescription Libra Leg Bags come with Fabric Backing and one
pair of Leg Bag Straps as standard

Product Code Capacity Tube Length Qty

10130G 350ml Direct Inlet 10
10131H 500ml Direct Inlet 10
10132J 750ml Direct Inlet 10
10133K 1000ml Direct Inlet 10
10100A 350ml Short (10cm) 10
10102C 500ml Short (10cm) 10
10106G 750ml Short (10cm) 10
10104E 500ml Long (30cm) 10
10108J 750ml Long (30cm) 10
10120W 1000ml Long (30cm) 10
10105F 500ml Adjustable (45cm) 10
10110L 750ml Adjustable (45cm) 10
10122Y 1000ml Adjustable (45cm) 10

Libra Leg Bag – Hospital

All Hospital Libra Leg Bags come without Fabric Backing and one
pair of Leg Bag Straps in every peel pouch as standard

Product Code Capacity Tube Length Qty

10230C 350ml Direct Inlet 10
10200W 350ml Short (10cm) 10
10202Y 500ml Short (10cm) 10
10206C 750ml Short (10cm) 10
10204A 500ml Long (30cm) 10
10208E 750ml Long (30cm) 10
10205B 500ml Adjustable (45cm) 10
10210G 750ml Adjustable (45cm) 10

1. Call Freephone 0800 318 559 or 02920 747 770.

2. Please ensure you have your GP details to hand.

3. Tell us which products are required and how many.

Please make sure you have
at least two week’s supply in
hand before re-ordering.

• Hand Gels

• Radar Keys

• Wet and Dry Wipes

• Disposable Bags

• Night Stands

• Sponge Bag

Great Bear Healthcare Ltd
1 Lambourne Crescent,
Cardiff Business Park,
Cardiff, CF14 5GF
T [phone]

[e-mail]
www.greatbearhealthcare.co.uk

Libra
Leg Bag

Instructions for use

LIBRAIFUV2/2019

A UK manufacturer committed to Urology.

Your Libra®Leg Bag

Instructions For Use

Libra Leg Bags are for the daytime storage and
drainage of urine

Designed to be connected directly to a Catheter
or Sheath for continuous drainage and should only
be disconnected when a new bag is required

Libra Leg Bags can also be connected to a Night
Bag for overnight drainage (page 3)

Libra Leg Bags should be changed every 5-7 days

3

2

1

7

9

Key

1 Protective Cap 6 Graduated Scale*
2 Ridged Inlet Connector 7 Outlet Tap
3 Needle Free Sample Port 8 Date Fitted Box
4 Inlet Tube 9 Silicone Sleeve
5 Eyelets

* The graduated scale is an approximation and should not be

used for accurate measurement of urine output

Before Use

1) Wash Hands

2) Open peel pouch and remove Libra Leg Bag
from its packaging

3) Ensure the lever on the outlet tap (7) is in the
closed position (Diagram 1)

4) Remove the grey protective cap (1) from the
Libra inlet connector (2)

Direct Connection

1) Insert the ridged inlet connector (2) into the
end of the Indwelling Catheter or Sheath.

4

Insert the connector fully to allow a secure
connection

2) The Libra Leg Bag should be positioned on the
thigh or calf, depending on the tube length, and

5

secured appropriately with the leg bag straps
provided

3) Feed the leg bag straps through the eyelets(5)
on the bag and ensure the wavy silicone lines

6
8

faces onto the leg

4) Make sure the inlet tubing (4) isn’t kinked which
can restrict the ow of urine

Emptying

1) Empty the Libra Leg Bag by pushing the lever
on the outlet tap(7) downwards (Diagram 2)

2) After emptying, wrap the outlet tap with a
tissue and pat a number of times before gently
wiping around the inside of the valve. This will
dislodge any residual urine

3) Remember to close the tap after emptying
(Diagram 1)

4) The outlet tap(7) can be twisted to avoid
accidental emptying

Overnight Drainage

If you require additional drainage for overnight use,
a night bag can be connected as part of an
overnight link system

Diagram 1
Close Tap

Diagram 2
Open Tap

1) When you go to bed, do not disconnect your
Leg Bag from your Catheter or Sheath

2) Insert the connector of your Night Bag to the
silicone sleeve(9) on your Leg Bag. Insert the
connector fully to allow a secure connection

3) Once connected, turn the Libra Leg Bag tap to
the open position (Diagram 2) to allow the
overnight drainage into the Night Bag

4) Before disconnecting the Night Bag in the
morning, ensure the Libra Leg Bag tap is in the
closed position (Diagram 1)

5) Do not reconnect a used Night Bag

Libra Leg Bags with adjustable tubing

Libra Leg Bags with an adjustable tubes have a
45cm inlet tube(4) which can be cut to the desired
length and tted with the spare connector
included in the peel pouch. These Adjustable Leg
Bags are designed for direct connection to a
Sheath system

1) Place the Libra Leg Bag on your leg in the
desired position and secure as instructed on
page 1

2) Measure how long you need the tubing and cut
to the desired length

3) Remove the Leg Bag from your leg and insert
the spare connector into the inlet tube

4) Connect the Libra Leg Bag as per the
instructions on page 1

Caution: Do not cut the tube length yourself if
you are connecting to an Indwelling Catheter as
the sterility of the product may become
compromised. Please contact our helpline on
0800 055 6270 for further advice