Rüsch®

MMG Intermittent Catheter Closed System™

At Home Instructions

For your information
How often should the bladder be emptied?
This varies from person to person, depending on:• The amount of fluids you drink• Medications you are taking• Activity level• General health and medical reasons for using a catheter
Normally, you will need to catheterize your bladder approximately every 4 to 6hours; however, you should discuss with your doctor the optimal schedule foryour situation. Once your routine is established, be aware you may still need tomake small adjustments when your usual schedule is altered.

Before emptying the bladder:• Wash your hands and the area to be catheterized• Prepare supplies• Relax• Do not push down on your abdominal muscles as this may cause spasms in theurethra that will make it difficult to have the catheter pass into the bladder.

After emptying the bladder:
To assure all urine has been drained from the bladder, press gently on your lower
abdomen or move a little. It is very important that all the urine comes out of thebladder as this reduces the risk of urinary tract infection.

Bowel Habits:
It is important that you establish a regular bowel routine. Constipation may makeit more difficult to empty your bladder.

For product support please call our help line at 800-334-4475.

Rüsch/MMG™ Intermittent Catheter Introducer

At Home Instructions For UseFEMALE

MALE

1. Use soap and water and wash your hands andthe area around your urethral opening (where theurine comes out). Antiseptic swabsticks
or a towelette may be used.
FIGURE A.

1. Use soap and water and wash your hands andthe area around your urethral opening (where theurine comes out). Antiseptic swabsticks or a
towelette may be used.
FIGURE A.

2. Remove the plastic cap from the silicone“introducer” as shown in FIGURE B, (a slighttwisting motion makes this easier).

2. Remove the plastic cap from the silicone“introducer” as shown in FIGURE B, (a slighttwisting motion makes this easier).
FIGURE B.

FIGURE B.

FIGURE C.

Access additional gel
located inside the cap.

3. While holding the split introducer guide in one
hand, feed the pre-lubricated catheter tip
forward, until it is about to come out of theflexible introducer tip (see FIGURE C). This
helps give the introducer sufficient firmness toenter the urethral opening. Be careful not to push
the catheter completely out of this tip.
4. The catheter should now be loaded into thetip, so that the tip is firm. Next, access
additional lubricant by swabbing the loaded tipwith gel. Extra gel can be found inside the cap(see FIGURE D).

FIGURE C.

Access additional gel
located inside the cap.

4. The catheter should now be loaded into the tip, sothat the tip is firm. Next, access additional lubricant
by swabbing the loaded tip with gel. Extra gel canbe found inside the cap (see FIGURE D).

FIGURE D.

FIGURE D.

5. The instructions below are for right handed people. If you are left
handed, reverse the procedure. Separate the labia with your left hand,using your index and middle fingers. Insert the soft silicone tip into theurethral opening, using your right hand to guide the tip in. Release thelabia. Grasp the catheter guide below the base of the silicone introducerwith your left hand, freeing your right hand. Using your right hand, feed
the catheter into the bladder by pushing it gently at 1 to 2 inch intervals
until the urine begins to flow. (see FIGURE E).

FIGURE E.

FIGURE E.

6. After the urine has completely stopped flowing, simply remove the catheterwith the bag attached. Grasp the bag at the corner where it says “TEAR HERETO EMPTY” and tear the bag gently down towards the middle of the bag. This
will allow you to dispose of the contents without any mess.

FIGURE F.

5. The instructions below are for right-handed
people. If you are left-handed, reverse theprocedure. Using your middle, ring and smallest
fingers hold the penis with your left hand as shownin FIGURE E. Insert the soft silicone tip into theurethral opening, using your right hand to guidethe tip in. Continue to apply the necessary pressure
to ensure that the catheter and silicone introducer
tip stay in the urethral opening.
6. Using your right hand begin to advance thecatheter into the urethra 1 to 2 inches at a time, as
shown in FIGURE F. Each 1 to 2 inch push willslightly “crinkle” the bag. After each push, pinch
the split catheter guide to hold the catheter inplace while you straighten the bag with your rightshown in FIGURE G.
7. Continue this procedure until the catheter hasentered the bladder and urine begins to flow.

7. Wash your hands.
FIGURE A.

3. While holding the split introducer guide in one
hand, feed the pre-lubricated catheter tip
forward, until it is about to come out to theflexible introducer tip (see FIGURE C). Thishelps give the introducer sufficient firmness toenter the urethral opening. Be careful not to push
the catheter completely out of this tip.

FIGURE G.

8. After the urine has completely stopped flowing,
simply remove the catheter with the bag attached.
Grasp the bag at the corner where it says “TEARHERE TO EMPTY” and tear the bag gently down
towards the middle of the bag. This will allow you
to dispose of the contents without any mess.

9. Wash your hands.
FIGURE A.

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