Great Bear Healthcare Libra Leg Bag Series, Libra Conform Leg Bag Series, Paediatric Leg Bag Series, Single Use Night Bags Series, Reusable Night Bags Series User Manual
Drainage Bag
User Guide
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Contents
Overview To The Libra Leg Bag 4
Connecting The Libra Leg Bag 6
Emptying The Libra Leg Bag 7
Suspensory Options And Where To Position 8
Dierent Types Of Leg Bag 9
GB Night Bags - Single Use 10
GB Night Bags - Reusable 11
Choosing A Night Bag 12
Overnight Link System 13
Using A Night Stand 14
Key Tips & Troubleshooting 15/16
Importance Of Catheter Fixation 17/18
Ordering Codes 19/20
Notes 21/22
Ordering Through Nightingale 23
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Libra Leg Bag
Utilising high quality materials with a user friendly
design, the Libra Leg Bag provides total peace of
mind for users and carers alike.
With a comprehensive range of sizes and tube
lengths, we are condent that there will be a
Libra Leg Bag to suit all needs.
Key Features
Non-return valve reduces the
risk of ascending infections
Date tted box for easy
monitoring of how long the
Libra Leg Bag has been in use
Needle-free sample port
for easy, safe sampling
Ridged connector for
a secure tting to a
Catheter or Sheath
Condence, Security & Comfort.
Smooth fabric backing
for a comfortable t
180˚ Lever Action Tap simple
to operate and secure
Kink resistant silicone tubing
for easy overnight drainage
Did you know... The Libra Leg Bag tap can be swivelled for comfort
and extra security. It also features raised ridges to allow the visually
impaired to identify whether the bag is open or closed.
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How to connect the
How to empty the
Libra Leg Bag to a
Catheter or Sheath
1) Wash Hands.
2) Open peel pouch and remove Libra Leg Bag from its packaging.
3) Ensure the lever on the outlet tap is in the closed position
(Diagram 2).
4) Remove the grey protective cap from the Libra inlet connector.
5) Insert the ridged inlet connector into the end of the Indwelling
Catheter or Sheath. Insert the connector fully to allow a
secure connection.
6) The Libra Leg Bag should be positioned on the thigh or calf,
depending on the tube length, and secured appropriately with
the leg bag straps provided – see page 8 for more information.
7) Feed the Leg Bag Straps through the eyelets on the bag and
ensure the wavy silicone lines face onto the leg.
8) Make sure the inlet tubing isn’t kinked which can restrict the ow
of urine. Ensure you do not touch the open end of either the
Catheter or Leg Bag Connector when connecting, emptying or
changing the Leg Bag as this could lead to infection.
Libra Leg Bag
Your Healthcare Professional will be able to
advise you on how often you should empty
your Libra Leg Bag. The frequency will
depend on your urinary output and what
capacity of Leg Bag you are wearing.
If unsure, empty your Leg Bag when it is
two thirds full.
1) Wash Hands.
2) Empty the Libra Leg Bag by pushing the lever on the outlet tap
all the way down to open (Diagram 1, Page 6).
3) Urine will ow from the outlet tap.
4) After remember to close the tap fully after emptying
(Diagram 2, Page 6).
5) Wash hands.
Diagram 1
Open tap
6 7
Diagram 2
Close tap
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