Bard Urine Meter With Drainage Bag
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Bard Urine Meter With Drainage Bag
SKU: 153204
350mL Graduated Collection Chamber | 2500mL Drainage Bag | 60" Inlet Tube | Anti-Reflux Valve | Sampling Port | Hourly Output Monitoring | FSA Eligible | Latex Free
A two-component urine output monitoring system: a 350mL graduated metered collection chamber in-line with a 2500mL main drainage bag. Urine flows from the catheter into the metered chamber first, where output volume is read against precise graduation markings, then drains into the main bag reservoir. The metered chamber allows accurate hourly urine output measurement without disconnecting the drainage system. Anti-reflux valve prevents backflow. Sampling port for urine specimen access. 60" inlet tube for catheter connection. Vinyl, latex free. Sterile, single-use. FSA eligible. Sold individually or 10/pack.
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| Part Number (SKU) | Meter Volume | Bag Volume | Inlet Tube | Quantity Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153204 | 350 mL | 2500 mL | 60" | Each | 10/Pack |
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Key Features
- 350mL graduated metered collection chamber — clear rigid chamber with visible calibration markings; captures and displays each increment of urine output before draining to the main bag
- 2500mL main drainage bag — high-capacity reservoir connected below the metered chamber; collects cumulative drainage between emptying cycles
- In-line metered design — urine flows catheter → metered chamber → main bag; the chamber retains the current output increment for measurement, then drains into the bag when the clinician reads and resets
- Accurate graduated markings — closely spaced calibration marks on the metered chamber for precise hourly output readings
- Anti-reflux valve — prevents backflow of collected urine toward the catheter
- Sampling port — allows urine specimen collection without breaking the closed drainage system
- 60" inlet tube — long inlet tubing accommodates bed positioning and catheter connection with adequate slack
- Hook hanger — for bedside rail or IV pole attachment
- Clear vinyl construction — allows visual inspection of urine character (color, clarity, turbidity)
- Sterile, single-use — do not reuse
- FSA eligible | Latex free
Clinical FAQs
What is a urine meter and how is it different from a standard drainage bag?
A standard drainage bag simply collects and holds urine. A urine meter adds a separate graduated collection chamber positioned in-line between the catheter and the main bag. Urine drains from the catheter into this smaller chamber first. The clinician reads the volume displayed in the chamber at regular intervals — typically every hour — to determine the urine output rate for that period. After the reading is recorded, the chamber drains into the main bag and resets to zero, ready to capture the next interval's output. This incremental, interval-based measurement is not possible with a standard drainage bag, where accumulated urine from multiple hours is pooled together and the hourly rate cannot be distinguished without precise timestamped readings at the bag's total volume markings. The urine meter chamber makes hourly output documentation accurate, fast, and systematic — essential in clinical settings where fluid balance is actively managed.
Why is hourly urine output monitoring clinically important?
Urine output is one of the most sensitive early indicators of circulatory status, kidney perfusion, and fluid balance. Normal adult urine output is approximately 0.5–1.0mL per kilogram of body weight per hour — for a 70kg adult, that's roughly 35–70mL per hour. Output falling below 0.5mL/kg/hr (oliguria) may signal inadequate cardiac output, hypovolemia, renal injury, or systemic perfusion failure. Monitoring hourly output allows clinicians to detect these changes within hours rather than accumulating a multi-hour deficit undetected. In post-surgical patients, ICU patients, patients receiving IV fluid therapy, and patients with known cardiac or renal compromise, timely recognition of declining urine output allows rapid clinical response before the underlying problem progresses. The urine meter makes this interval monitoring practical and accurate at the bedside.
When is a urine meter indicated vs. a standard bedside drainage bag?
A urine meter is indicated whenever precise, interval-based urine output monitoring is clinically necessary. Common indications include post-operative monitoring following major abdominal, cardiac, or urological surgery; critical care patients in the ICU or step-down unit with hemodynamic instability; patients receiving aggressive IV fluid resuscitation or diuretic therapy; patients with acute kidney injury or risk of renal insufficiency; and patients on vasoactive medications where fluid responsiveness needs constant tracking. A standard bedside drainage bag is appropriate for patients who are medically stable with no active fluid balance concerns and for whom total daily output rather than hourly rate is the monitoring goal — for example, stable long-term indwelling catheter patients at home or in residential care.
How do I read and reset the metered chamber?
Read the volume displayed against the graduation marks on the metered chamber at the scheduled measurement interval. Record the volume in the patient's output chart with the time of reading. To drain the chamber into the main bag, hold the device spine and lift the metered chamber — this changes the angle and allows the chamber contents to flow down into the main bag. Release and allow the chamber to return to its normal position; it will begin capturing the next interval's output. The main drainage bag should be emptied separately when it approaches capacity, following the same downward drainage procedure used for any bedside bag — ensure the bag outlet clamp is opened over a graduated container or toilet and re-clamped before repositioning. Never elevate the main bag above the patient's bladder level during emptying.
How does this compare to the Bard Bedside Drainage Bags (SKUs 154002 and 153509) in the MDS catalog?
The Bard Bedside Drainage Bags are high-capacity collection bags (2000mL and 4000mL) designed for cumulative overnight or extended urine collection — appropriate for stable patients where total output over time is the monitoring need. The Bard Urine Meter (153204) is a monitoring-specific device with a 350mL graduated chamber for interval measurement — appropriate for patients requiring real-time hourly output tracking. The urine meter system also has a large 2500mL main bag for cumulative collection, but its defining feature is the metered chamber that makes hourly output measurement systematic and accurate. In clinical practice, a patient may use a urine meter during the acute post-operative or critical phase and then transition to a standard bedside bag once monitoring intensity decreases and hourly tracking is no longer required.
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