Lubri-Sil I.C. Silicone Cath. Bactiguard® coated CH20 Nel 3Lu 30ml L40 (12 pcs)

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

The Bactiguard® -coated transurethral catheters, which lead to a clinically comprehensively proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI), have now been re-approved 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", meaning the above-mentioned clinically proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI).

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

The Bactiguard® technology is based on a wafer-thin layer of a noble metal alloy (gold, silver, and platinum components) that is firmly bonded to the catheter surface. Upon contact with fluid (urine), the noble 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, so there is no release of toxic or pharmacologically active substances in relevant quantities.

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