HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR
UGO FIX SLEEVE
Always wash and dry your hands before and after
handling your catheter and leg bag tubing. If someone
else is handling your catheter and leg bag tubing, they
must wash and dry their hands and apply a clean pair of
gloves on every occasion to avoid cross infection.
Do not disconnect your leg bag during tting of the
Ugo Fix Sleeve. It’s designed specically to allow tting
without disconnecting the system. Disconnecting the
system unnecessarily increases your risk of introducing
infection.
We recommend that you change your Ugo Fix Sleeve
daily along with your catheter hygiene regime. Only
change sooner if it’s damaged or soiled.
It’s important that you check your skin under the sleeve
regularly and your sleeve is not too tight.
It’s important that you do not let your catheter or leg bag
hang down unsupported as this will cause discomfort
and may cause trauma to your bladder or urethra. Always
support the weight of your catheter and/or leg bag
when tting your Ugo Fix Sleeve.
The Ugo Fix Sleeve is not waterproof however you can
still bathe and shower when wearing it. Replace the wet
sleeve with a clean dry one afterwards.
To maintain optimum performance of the
Ugo Fix Sleeve we recommend that you wash the
sleeve in the laundry bag provided or by hand.
Replace your box of sleeves when the elasticity and
support is reduced from washing and stretching. This is
usually 25-30 washes in a domestic machine following
the washing instructions provided.
We recommend that you remove the Ugo Fix Sleeve
at bedtime and follow your usual overnight drainage
regime as recommended by your nurse or doctor.
Always makes sure you have a spare, clean
Ugo Fix Sleeve. For further supplies please contact
your nurse or doctor. Please refer to ordering
information at the front of this booklet. Alternatively
+44(0)845 643 5479 for more information about
how to order.
If you are concerned that your catheter is not draining
urine or you are in discomfort then contact your nurse
or doctor immediately.
If you use a larger volume leg bag (750ml) or are
physically active you may require additional xation
and support. You may benet from using your
Ugo Fix Sleeve along with the Ugo Fix Catheter Strap.
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