Lubri-Sil I.C. Silicone Cath. Bactiguard® coated; CH22 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 comprehensively proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI), have now been re-approved under MDR (previously MDD) 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", i.e., the above-mentioned clinically proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI).

The catheters are coated both internally and externally with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard® .

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. Upon contact with fluid (urine), the precious metals generate a galvanic effect that reduces microbial adhesion. Reduced bacterial adhesion 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 no release of toxic or pharmacologically active substances in relevant amounts occurs.

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