MS iQ CATH Booklet

Single-use catheters for
gentle catheterisation
with unique soft and
flexible tip

All iQ-CATHs have two functional zones

1 Rounded Tip (patented)

The tip of the iQ-CATH
consists of a soft, rounded
head that sits on top of
a highly bendable ‘neck’.
This combination allows the
catheter to pass through any
narrowings in the urethra
without resistance.

Smooth Eyelets
The catheter eyelets
are rounded to prevent
any injuries to the
sensitive tissue of the
urethral mucosa.

2 Guiding Zone

This part of the iQ-CATH,
which continues down to
the funnel, is made of a
comparatively stiffer material
thus making insertion easier.

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The iQ-CATH with sleeve –
immersed in saline for immediate use

Wash hands thoroughly 2. Remove the catheter from
(see hygiene section on page 7). the packaging by holding it at
the funnel. 3. Connect to a urine
1. Hold the catheter vertically bag if required.
with the tip downwards. Open the
‘peel’ packaging at the funnel end. 2. 3.

1.

The sleeve is a thin 4. Insert the catheter until the urine
film that covers the begins to flow. When the urine
catheter completely stops flowing, pull the catheter
and permits a no-touch out slowly.
insertion, assisting with
a clean intermittent 4.
self-catheterisation
technique.

Available for men
and paediatrics
See page 11 for more information.

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Catheter preparation for the water/gel sachetfunnel end

iQ-CATH with integral funnel tear
water/gel sachet mark 1

● Wash hands thoroughly sliding gripper
(see hygiene section on page 7). middle tear
mark 2
● Bend silver water/gel sachet in half
and squeeze.

● The liquid will flow into the catheter
packaging and activate the lubricant.

● Leave for 30 seconds.

● After 30 seconds, tip the catheter
back the other way and drain the
liquid out (water sachet only).

● Tear perforations each side of funnel
tear mark 1 – the tear will meet in the
middle. Remove top section.

● Tear each perforation at middle tear
mark 2 – they meet in the middle
and enable the removal of the lower
packaging, leaving the ‘sliding
gripper’ between tears 1 and 2 to
allow for easy insertion without
touching the catheter itself.

See our YouTube video at:

https://youtu.be/OWuyvxALrEw

For all available iQ-CATH versions,
see pages 11-15.

tip end

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Performing Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)

The guidelines in this booklet are to support the information you are given
by the nurse who teaches you how to perform ISC. Always follow the
instructions given to you by your nurse.

ISC Procedure Fig.1

● Try to empty your bladder naturally The correct position
before catheterising. for iQ-CATH insertion

● Follow the cleaning and Fig. 2
washing routine as outlined in
the hygiene section opposite.

● Lubricate your catheter (if needed)
as per manufacturer’s instructions.

● Pull back your foreskin (if you have
one) and hold your penis firmly
up towards your tummy with one
hand as shown in Fig.1.

● Insert your catheter with your
dominant hand and be careful not
to touch any part of the catheter
that is to enter the bladder.

● If you have an enlarged prostate,
you may feel some resistance as
your catheter reaches that point.
Lower the angle of the penis as in
Fig. 2, relax and continue to gently
insert the catheter. You could try
coughing as you insert the catheter
as this momentarily relaxes the
muscles surrounding the prostate
and bladder entrance.

● If this does not help and there is
continued resistance, withdraw the
catheter and try again a little later.

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● When the catheter enters the ● Always note the colour and smell
bladder, urine will automatically of your urine and be aware of
begin to flow so make sure that the any changes. This could be an
open end of the catheter is pointed indication of a problem, such as
towards the toilet, a bowl or jug. infection or poor fluid intake.

● Hold the catheter still and allow ● Wash your hands.
your bladder to empty completely.
NOTE: You must ALWAYS remove
● When the flow of urine has your ISC catheter after draining
stopped, slowly withdraw your your bladder. DO NOT be tempted
catheter and make sure that you to leave it in place as it could dry
pull your foreskin back down out and get stuck.
into position.

● Dispose of the used catheter and
any other used items in a disposal
bag and place in the general
household rubbish.

Hygiene

● ISC is a clean procedure not a sterile one (your catheter is sterile).

● One of the key benefits of performing ISC is that it is less
likely to lead to infection compared to an indwelling catheter,
but only if a good standard of personal hygiene is maintained.

● Remember to wash your hands before and after performing ISC.

● Normal soap and water are fine, but antibacterial hand gel may be
useful if you need to catheterise when out and about.

● Make sure that your penis is clean before self-catheterising too.

● Be careful not to touch anything else other than your catheter once
you have washed.

● If your catheter touches anything or you drop it, throw it away and
use a new one – DO NOT put yourself at risk of infection.

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Do’s and Don’ts of performing ISC

Do’s

Always wash your hands and penis before performing ISC.
Store catheters away from any heat source and direct sunlight.
Always perform ISC as frequently as advised to reduce the risk
of infection and bladder distension.
D ispose of catheter correctly i.e. in a tied disposal bag and place
in landfill bin.
Wash hands after procedure.
D rink an adequate amount of fluids daily – your healthcare professional
will advise you regarding the amount you should drink in any 24hr period.
If you are drinking the correct volumes of the right fluids, your urine will
be a light yellow/straw colour. You can use the chart below as a simple guide
to determine whether or not you are drinking enough of the right fliuds.

Target range – correct volumes of fluid

Dehydrated – increase your fluid intake

Severely dehydrated – MUST drink more

Please note other medical conditions or medication can impact on the colour of your
urine, if you have any concerns please contact your Healthcare Professional.

Don’ts

Do not touch any part of the catheter being inserted.
Never reuse a catheter
Don’t try to leave a catheter in place.
Don’t use if catheter is past its expiry date.

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Record your volumes

For the first few days after you are taught to ISC, it is advisable that you keep
a record of the volumes drained from your catheter. Use the chart below to
record your volumes.

Date Time Urine passed Catheter
naturally volumes

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How often you should catheterise

Voiding/volumes drained Times per day
Unable to void Four to five catheterisations a
>500mls day (keep residual volumes at
300-500mls residual approximately 500mls)
150-300mls Three times a day

Twice daily (morning and evening)
Once a day (if less than 150mls
for three catheterisations stop
ISC and review)

Frequency guide

for intermittent self-dilatation

Daily for two weeks Note: If at any time during the
then agreed dilatation regime you
Alternate days for two weeks notice that your urine flow has
then diminished or insertion of the
Twice a week for one month catheter becomes difficult, go
then back to the stage in your regime
Once a week ongoing where the flow and insertion
was good, and speak to your
nurse specialist.

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Versions of the

The length specification refers to the effective length (length of the catheter that can be inserted
into the body) without the funnel. The size of the catheter refers to its external diameter indicated
in French gauge (CH) and millimetres. The funnel is coloured to code the respective size.

Description

iQ-CATH 43 – Hydrophilic single-use catheter with sleeve (insertion aid)

● For men, effective length 40cm ● Immersed in 0.9% saline solution

● Ready to use immediately ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*

Peel CH Ø mm
packaging
Single sterile 10 3.3 30pcs IQ 4304.10 419-1540
wrapping
12 4.0 30pcs IQ 4304.12 419-1557

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 4304.14 419-1565

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 4304.16 419-1573

18 6.0 30pcs IQ 4304.18 419-1771

iQ-CATH 43 – Hydrophilic single-use catheter with sleeve (insertion aid)

● For paediatrics, effective length 30cm ● Immersed in 0.9% saline solution

● Ready to use immediately ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*

Peel CH Ø mm
packaging
Single sterile 10 3.3 30pcs IQ 4303.10 419-1524
wrapping
12 4.0 30pcs IQ 4303.12 419-1532

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 4303.14 419-1516

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Description

iQ-CATH 21 – Hydrophilic single-use catheter

● For men, effective length 40cm ● Integrated 0.9% saline sachet

● Ready to use ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*
Single sterile
wrapping CH Ø mm

10 3.3 30pcs IQ 2104.10 372-5421

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 2104.12 324-7400

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 2104.14 324-7418

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 2104.16 324-7426

18 6.0 30pcs IQ 2104.18 372-5413

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Description

iQ-CATH 32 – Gel single-use catheter

● For men, effective length 40cm ● Pre-lubricated with gel

● Ready to use immediately ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*
Single sterile
wrapping CH Ø mm

10 3.3 30pcs IQ 3204.10 377-1961

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 3204.12 377-1987

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 3204.14 377-1995

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 3204.16 377-2001

18 6.0 30pcs IQ 3204.18 377-2019

Description

iQ-CATH 31 – Single-use catheter with gel sachet

● For men, effective length 40cm ● Integrated gel sachet

● Ready to use ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*
Single sterile
wrapping CH Ø mm

10 3.3 30pcs IQ 3104.10 377-7539

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 3104.12 377-7547

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 3104.14 377-7554

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 3104.16 377-7562

*PIP codes help pharmacy identify products.
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Description

iQ-CATH 20 – Hydrophilic single-use catheter

● For men, effective length 40cm ● Add cold tap water to activate

● Not ready to use ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*
Single sterile
wrapping CH Ø mm
Double sterile
wrapping** 10 3.3 30pcs IQ 2004.10 378-0897

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 2004.12 346-8519

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 2004.14 346-8527

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 2004.16 346-8535

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 2014.12 322-2908

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 2014.14 322-2916

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Description

iQ-CATH 36 – Single-use catheter with urine collection bag (1 litre)

● For men, effective length 40cm ● Integrated gel sachet

● Ready to use ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*
Single sterile
wrapping CH Ø mm

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 3604.12 377-7497

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 3604.14 377-7505

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 3604.16 377-7513

18 6.0 30pcs IQ 3604.18 377-7521

Description

iQ-CATH 30 – Solo gel nelaton single-use catheter available on
prescription
● For men, effective length 40cm ● Add lubricating gel –

● Not ready to use ● Sterile

Wrapping Col Size Qty Order Code PIP Codes*
Single sterile
wrapping CH Ø mm

12 4.0 30pcs IQ 3004.12 379-8881

14 4.7 30pcs IQ 3004.14 379-8899

16 5.3 30pcs IQ 3004.16 379-8907

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**Double sterile wrapping for aseptic ISC procedure.

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