Are „top” products latex-free?

Can the catheter valve be used even without the urine-bag adapter/urine bag?

How long may „top” products remain in use?

Are the „top” products suited for resterilization?

What is the purpose of the locking slide on the catheter valve?

Are „top” products latex-free?

Yes, both the catheter valves as well as the urine-bag adapters are latex-free and can thus also be used by patients with a latex allergy.

Can the catheter valve be used even without the urine-bag adapter/urine bag?

Yes, the catheter valve can be used without the urine-bag adapter and the urine bag.

How long may „top” products remain in use?

„top” catheter valves are high-quality products designed for a great many open/close cycles. The duration of use of the valve is limited not by mechanical, but instead by hygienic aspects. The valve must be replaced when it is contaminated or encrusted, or at the very latest when the catheter itself is exchanged. The same maximum duration of use also applies to the urine-bag adapter.

Are the „top” products suited for resterilization?

No, the catheter valves and the urine-bag adapters are products for single use only.

What is the purpose of the locking slide on the catheter valve?

The locking slide on the catheter valve provides the option to lock the valve in the "open" position at night when a urine bag is connected via the urine-bag adapter. This enables urine to pass into the connected urine bag freely and continuously, avoiding pressure on the bladder that may interfere with the patient's sleep.