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Your Libra

Leg Bag

Libra Leg Bags are for the daytime storage and

drainage of urine

Designed to be connected directly to a Catheter

or Sheath for continuous drainage and should only

be disconnected when a new bag is required

Libra Leg Bags can also be connected to a Night

Bag for overnight drainage (page 3)

Libra Leg Bags should be changed every 5-7 days

Key

1 Protective Cap

6 Graduated Scale*

2 Ridged Inlet Connector

7 Outlet Tap

3 Needle Free Sample Port 8 Date Fitted Box

4 Inlet Tube

9 Silicone Sleeve

5 Eyelets

* The graduated scale is an approximation and should not be

used for accurate measurement of urine output

Instructions For Use

Before Use

1) Wash Hands

2) Open peel pouch and remove Libra Leg Bag

from its packaging

3) Ensure the lever on the outlet tap (7) is in the

closed position (Diagram 1)

4) Remove the grey protective cap (1) from the

Libra inlet connector (2)

Direct Connection

1) Insert the ridged inlet connector (2) into the

end of the Indwelling Catheter or Sheath.

Insert the connector fully to allow a secure

connection

2) The Libra Leg Bag should be positioned on the

thigh or calf, depending on the tube length, and

secured appropriately with the leg bag straps

provided

3) Feed the leg bag straps through the eyelets(5)

on the bag and ensure the wavy silicone lines

faces onto the leg

4) Make sure the inlet tubing (4) isn't kinked which

can restrict the ow of urine

Emptying

1) Empty the Libra Leg Bag by pushing the lever

on the outlet tap(7) downwards (Diagram 2)

2) After emptying, wrap the outlet tap with a

tissue and pat a number of times before gently

wiping around the inside of the valve. This will

dislodge any residual urine

3) Remember to close the tap after emptying

(Diagram 1)

4) The outlet tap(7) can be twisted to avoid

accidental emptying

Overnight Drainage

If you require additional drainage for overnight use,

a night bag can be connected as part of an

overnight link system

Diagram 1

Close Tap

1) When you go to bed, do not disconnect your

Leg Bag from your Catheter or Sheath

2) Insert the connector of your Night Bag to the

silicone sleeve(9) on your Leg Bag. Insert the

connector fully to allow a secure connection

3) Once connected, turn the Libra Leg Bag tap to

the open position (Diagram 2) to allow the

overnight drainage into the Night Bag

4) Before disconnecting the Night Bag in the

morning, ensure the Libra Leg Bag tap is in the

closed position (Diagram 1)

5) Do not reconnect a used Night Bag

Libra Leg Bags with adjustable tubing

Libra Leg Bags with an adjustable tubes have a

45cm inlet tube(4) which can be cut to the desired

length and tted with the spare connector

included in the peel pouch. These Adjustable Leg

Bags are designed for direct connection to a

Sheath system

1) Place the Libra Leg Bag on your leg in the

desired position and secure as instructed on

page 1

2) Measure how long you need the tubing and cut

to the desired length

3) Remove the Leg Bag from your leg and insert

the spare connector into the inlet tube

4) Connect the Libra Leg Bag as per the

instructions on page 1

Caution: Do not cut the tube length yourself if

you are connecting to an Indwelling Catheter as

the sterility of the product may become

compromised. Please contact our helpline on

0800 055 6270 for further advice

Diagram 2

Open Tap