The Men ’ s Liberty Acute catheter is the

delivering superior performance , leak protection and patient comfort .

Designed for better outcomes

Gentler on skin

Leak-proof design keeps patients dry while proprietary hydrocolloid adhesive provides a strong , gentle adhesion with no shaving required .

In a recent study , Men ’ s Liberty Acute decreased Foley catheter use by 19.2 % with no CAUTI occurrences . 2

Better patient experience

Comfortable , secure , one size fits most design preserves patient dignity . No

Hydrocolloid faceplate strip provides a second layer of leak protection

Gravitational vent allows air — and nothing else —

prevent pooling and skin breakdown

Universal connection to any drain bag or leg bag for urine output measurement

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External Catheters

45 Seconds to freedom Men ’ s Liberty ™ Acute

Protect skin . Prevent CAUTI .

only proven Foley alternative for men . It ’ s a completely external , non-invasive solution to male urinary incontinence

7-petal faceplate made of gentle hydrocolloid adheres directly to patient ' s skin preventing leakage

Reduce CAUTI risk into tubing , ushering urine away from skin to suction required , patients have freedom of movement .

Ordering information Item No . Description Pkg . BIO2102610 Men ’ s Liberty Acute with CathGrip 35 / bx BIO210268 Men ’ s Liberty Acute external catheters 35 / bx

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Urological Solution

It can be frustrating to be called for consult on a patient with moisture-associated skin damage stemming from an external catheter . Some of this skin breakdown can be prevented with several key strategies :

Advocate for an advanced external catheter . Leverage your expertise to recommend an external catheter that helps reduce excess moisture . Although the condomstyle catheter has been the standard for decades , improvements have been made over the years and female versions are also available now . Condom-style catheters generally don ’ t stay on well and have trouble adhering . “ If you ’ re using them for incontinence , the patient ends up being pretty wet most of the time ,” says Medline National Clinical Product Specialist Mary Pat Eble , MSN , RN . The other common external catheter , the “ baggie ” type , may still put patients at risk for moisture and incontinence associated dermatitis ( IAD ), Eble notes .

Ensure proper prep . Use appropriate skin prep steps before applying a Men ’ s Liberty Acute ( MLA ) ™ external catheter to help protect the skin . “ But you have to wait for the prep to dry ,” Eble stresses . “ Clinicians want to go swipe , swipe and be done with it , but it ’ s 15 seconds for alcohol , 15 seconds for the skin prep , and 15 seconds to hold and warm the MLA to the glans ,” she says .

Keep a clean , dry perineal area . The other challenge with most available external catheters : You can ’ t use barrier creams or foams because they inhibit absorption of urine into the cotton fabric of external female catheters , except for Versette™ and Men ’ s Liberty , ™ notes Eble .

Be sure to check around external catheters during skin assessments and follow the strategies above to help prevent skin breakdown .

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