Lubri-Sil I.C. Silicone Cath. Bactiguard® coated; CH16 Nel 3-way 30ml L40 (12 pcs.)

Lubri-Sil™ I.C. silicone urinary catheters with Bard® hydrogel and Bactiguard®-noble metal coating are available again! 

The Bactiguard® coated transurethral catheters, which lead to a clinically comprehensively proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs, CAUTIs), have now had their approval updated from MDD to MDR and are available again.

There are now two variants: 

Bardex™ I.C.: Latex core, coated with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard®

and 

Lubri-Sil™ I.C.: Silicone core coated with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard® noble metal alloy

The I.C. stands for "Infection Control", which means the above-mentioned clinically proven reduction of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs, CAUTIs).

The catheters are coated both inside and out with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard® ..

The Bactiguard® technology is based on an ultra-thin layer of noble metal alloy (gold, silver, and platinum components), which is firmly bonded to the catheter surface. Upon contact with fluid (urine), the noble metals generate a galvanic effect that reduces microbial adhesion. By reducing bacterial adhesion to the catheter surface, biofilm formation and thus the risk of bacterial urinary tract infections are reduced.

The Bactiguard® coating is firmly bonded to the catheter core, so no toxic or pharmacologically active substances are released in relevant quantities.