Restraining straps must be worn by all patients that have a standard urethral urinary catheter insitu and use a leg bag or a bedbound and use a bed bag to ensure that any traction from the catheter bag is absorbed by the strap. A restraining strap can also help prevent meatal damage. These products are washable and reusable.
Abdominal catheter tube restraining straps for supra pubic catheters are available if recommended by a Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse, Urology Specialist Nurse or Urologist.
