May be helpful in retaining bladder tone.

Allows drainage of urine from a catheterised bladder without the need for a permanently attached drainage bag.

The catheter valve must be released regularly to prevent over distension of the bladder. Should only be considered for those patients or carers who have sufficient manual dexterity to operate the valve.

Contraindications: reduced bladder capacity, no bladder sensation, cognitive impairment, poor manual dexterity and renal impairment.

May be used by patient with long term urethral or supra pubic catheters. Prior to a catheter valve being fitted the patient needs to have a risk assessment completed with includes the following points:
• Have the cognitive awareness to remember to empty their bladder regularly.
• Have the dexterity to use the valve.
• Have an adequate bladder capacity.
• If patient has had surgery recently consultant agreement has been sought.
• Catheter valves must be changed weekly.