Lubri-Sil I.C. Silicone Cath. Bactiguard® coated; CH18 Nel 3-way 30ml L40 (12 pcs.)

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

The Bactiguard® coated transurethral catheters, which lead to a clinically proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs, CAUTI), have now been switched from MDD to MDR approval 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® precious metal alloy

The I.C. stands for "Infection Control", which means the aforementioned clinically proven reduction of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI).

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

The Bactiguard® technology is based on a wafer-thin layer of a precious metal alloy (gold, silver, and platinum components) that is firmly bonded to the catheter surface. When in contact with fluid (urine), the precious metals generate a galvanic effect that reduces microbial adhesion. The reduced adhesion of bacteria to the catheter surface reduces biofilm formation and thus the risk of bacterial urinary tract infections.

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

The catheters are supplied in packaging units of 12 and can also be prescribed as practice supplies in some statutory health insurance associations.
They can be obtained either directly from AUROSAN, or via pharmaceutical wholesalers or pharmacies and medical supply stores.