Uro-Tainer PHMB Polihexanide 0.02%

Irrigation solution for urinary catheter maintenance

• Mechanical rinsing of urinary catheters (i.e. removal of debris)
• Bacterial decolonisation
• Safe and well tolerated
• Easy to use and quick to administer

Uro-Tainer PHMB Polihexanide 0.02% is a catheter maintenance solution for reducing bacterial colonisation within the catheter. It comes in a closed, easy to use delivery system and is used for routine removal of bacteria from suprapubic and indwelling urethral catheters. 

PHMB (known chemically as Poli Hexa Methyline Biguinide or Polihexanide) is active against gram – and gram + bacteria, fungi and yeast including MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, VRE etc. 

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Enterococcus hirae
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Escherichia coli K12
• Proteus mirabilis
• Klebsiella pneumoniae ESBL 

PHMB is not adsorbed by cells and tissue, and therefore cannot interfere with the metabolism of the body. 

• Non toxic, non irritant
• Hypoallergenic
• No known resistance
• Suitable for long term use, not systemically absorbed 

The Uro-Tainer concept was developed over 25 years ago to replace standard bladder irrigation using syringes. This system reduces the associated risks of contamination and excessive pressure and/ or vaccum on the bladder wall.

Benefits:

• Completely closed system
• Gentle delivery to patients
• Sterile and ready for immediate use

Specifications:

• 0.02%
• 100 ml 
• Quantity per Pack: 1 Each

Features: 

• Uro-Tainer PHMB contains 0.02% Poli Hexa Methyline Biguinide, a chemical active against Gram negative and positive bacteria, fungi and yeast. 
• Non-toxic, non-irritant, hypoallergenic and has no known resistance.
• Must be recommended by health care professional before use.
• Quantity per Pack: 100 Ml - 1 Each
• Qauntity per Carton: 10 Packs per Carton 

Properties of PHMB: 

Uro-Tainer PHMB is more effective than saline in reducing the bacterial load in the catheter and shows greater than 99.9% bactericidal activity7 reducing: 

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Enterococcus hirae
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Escherichia coli K12
• Proteus mirabilis
• Klebsiella pneumoniae ESBL 

PHMB is not adsorbed by cells and tissue, and therefore cannot interfere with the metabolism of the body.

• Non toxic, non irritant
• Hypoallergenic
• No known resistance
• Suitable for long term use, not systemically absorbed