Bard Infection Control Drainage Bag With Urine Meter

SKU: 153214A

2500mL Capacity  |  Metered Output Chamber  |  Microbicidal Outlet Tube  |  Bacteriostatic Collection Bag  |  EZ-LOK Needleless Sampling Port  |  Surgical & Critical Care Use  |  FSA Eligible  |  Latex Free

A 2500mL urine output monitoring system with infection-control enhancements designed for surgical and critically ill patients. The graduated metered chamber allows accurate hourly urine output measurement. The patented microbicidal outlet tube inhibits bacterial growth within the drain tube itself — blocking the retrograde migration pathway through the outlet that standard drain tubes leave unaddressed. The bacteriostatic collection bag inhibits bacterial growth within the bag environment. EZ-LOK needleless sampling port for closed-system urine specimen collection. Single hook/string hanger. Latex free. Sterile, single-use. FSA eligible. Sold individually or 10/case.

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Key Features

• Graduated metered collection chamber — captures each urine output increment for accurate hourly measurement; chamber drains to main bag after reading and resets
• Microbicidal outlet tube — patented drain tube with microbicidal properties; actively inhibits bacterial survival within the outlet tube to block retrograde migration through the drainage outlet
• Bacteriostatic collection bag — bag material treated to inhibit bacterial growth within the collection bag environment
• EZ-LOK needleless sampling port — allows urine specimen withdrawal without disconnecting the drainage system; eliminates needlestick injury risk during specimen collection
• 2500mL total bag capacity — sufficient for extended surgical and critical care monitoring periods
• Clearly graduated markings on metered chamber — for precise hourly output documentation
• Single hook with string hanger — for bedside rail or IV pole attachment
• Sterile, single-use — do not reuse any component
• FSA eligible | Latex free

Clinical FAQs

What is the microbicidal outlet tube and why is it the key infection-control feature of this product?

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections, and the drainage bag outlet is a recognized bacterial entry pathway. When the drain spout is opened to empty the bag, bacteria from the environment, hands, or collection container can migrate into the outlet tube — and from there, travel retrograde up the drainage tubing toward the catheter and bladder. A standard drain tube provides no active barrier against this pathway. The Bard I.C. system's patented microbicidal outlet tube incorporates antimicrobial agents into the tube material itself, inhibiting the survival and proliferation of bacteria within the tube lumen. This targeted protection at the outlet — where environmental contamination is most likely — is the primary infection-control upgrade distinguishing this product from the standard Bard urine meter (SKU 153204). Combined with the bacteriostatic bag material (which inhibits growth within the bag) and the closed EZ-LOK sampling port (which prevents contamination during specimen collection), the I.C. system addresses the three primary contamination pathways: outlet, bag interior, and sampling access.

How does this differ from the standard Bard Urine Meter (SKU 153204)?

Both products combine a graduated metered collection chamber with a large main drainage bag, an EZ-LOK sampling port, and an anti-reflux valve. The I.C. version (153214A) adds two infection-control enhancements absent from the standard meter (153204): the microbicidal outlet tube and the bacteriostatic collection bag. For patients at standard infection-control risk levels, the 153204 provides accurate output monitoring without the added cost of the microbicidal components. For surgical patients, ICU patients, immunocompromised patients, and those with elevated CAUTI risk — or in facilities with infection-control protocols specifying I.C.-rated drainage systems — the 153214A's additional protections are clinically justified. The prescribing or ordering clinician and facility infection-control protocols determine which tier is appropriate.

Who is this product designed for and when is I.C.-rated drainage indicated?

The Bard I.C. Drainage Bag is specifically indicated for surgical patients in the peri- and post-operative period, and for critically ill patients in ICU or step-down care where the risk of CAUTI is elevated due to catheter dwell time, patient immunocompromise, or the clinical consequences of a urinary infection being particularly serious. Patients undergoing prolonged surgical procedures, patients in intensive care with an indwelling catheter for several days or longer, post-transplant patients, and oncology patients on immunosuppressive therapy represent the highest-risk populations where I.C.-rated systems are most justified. For short-term post-operative monitoring in otherwise healthy patients, a standard urine meter is typically sufficient.

Does the microbicidal outlet tube replace the need for aseptic technique when emptying the bag?

No. The microbicidal tube reduces the bacterial load within the outlet tube but does not replace correct aseptic or clean technique during bag drainage. Hands should be washed or gloved before handling the drain spout. The drain spout should never contact the collection container or any non-sterile surface during emptying. The bag should be emptied into a clean, dedicated graduated container rather than shared receptacles. The microbicidal tube acts as an additional layer of protection within the drainage system — it is additive to proper technique, not a substitute for it. Infection-control measures are most effective when multiple barriers are used together.

Questions about infection-control drainage systems, CAUTI prevention protocols, or institutional case pricing? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902