Medline Men's Liberty Acute External Catheter, 1/EA

The Men's Liberty Acute external catheter is a noninvasive male external urinary catheter for directing urine to a leg bag or bedside bag. It is a practical choice for hospitals, institutions, caregivers, and users who want to help keep skin drier and reduce risks associated with indwelling catheters. The design fits most men and uses a hydrocolloid adhesive with a seven-petal faceplate to help create a secure seal.

Key Features

• Completely external, noninvasive design helps reduce risks associated with indwelling catheters
• Directs urine away from the skin to help keep patients dry and comfortable
• Seven-petal faceplate and faceplate strip help create an occlusive seal for leak protection
• Connects to leg bags or bedside bags for flexible day or night use
• Hydrocolloid adhesive is designed to create a secure seal while remaining gentle on skin
• Fits most men, including circumcised and uncircumcised individuals

Good Fit For

• Hospital and institutional urinary management
• Day or night connection to a leg bag or bedside bag
• Replacing diapers or condom catheters when a fully external option is preferred
• Caregiver-assisted or self-application after instruction

Applications and Usage

• Managing male urinary output with a fully external catheter
• Keeping moisture away from skin during urinary collection
• Connecting to a bedside bag for overnight use
• Connecting to a leg bag for daytime mobility

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Wear time can vary based on initial use and skin condition
• Cleaning and thoroughly drying the skin before application can help adherence
• First-time application may take practice, even though instructions are included
• Each catheter is intended to be used once per day

FAQ

• Will this external catheter connect to a leg bag or bedside bag? Yes. The Men's Liberty Acute external catheter connects to leg bags and bedside bags, which supports day or night use.
• How long can one application typically be worn? Typical wear time is 6 to 12 hours for initial application and 24 to 48 hours for subsequent use, depending on skin condition.
• Does this catheter fit most men? Yes. The design is intended to fit most men, including circumcised and uncircumcised individuals.
• Is the application process difficult? Most users and caregivers can apply the catheter by following the included instructions. First-time use may require some practice, and application usually becomes easier with repeated use.
• What helps the catheter stay in place? A hydrocolloid adhesive and the seven-petal faceplate are designed to create an occlusive seal around the urinary meatus for leak protection.

From Medline.