Why it matters
Indwelling bladder catheterization is routine in hospitals and long-term care. Its design, however, has remained essentially unchanged — and so have its complications.
CAUTI is one of the most frequent healthcare-associated infections. Biofilm formation on catheter surfaces, breaches in aseptic technique and manipulation of the drainage system are factors associated with catheter-related infection risk.
Urine leaking around the catheter soils the patient and the bed, generates additional hygiene episodes, damages the skin and undermines confidence in the device.
Catheter care involves recurring tasks including bag management, hygiene, monitoring and management of leakage or other complications.
A permanently visible urine drainage bag can affect mobility, discretion and day-to-day activities for some catheter users.
Blockages, leakage and infections related to indwelling catheters lead to unplanned consultations, emergency department visits and readmissions.
Factors associated with conventional catheter management
T-Control® is not an antimicrobial catheter. Its integrated flow-control valve is designed to support controlled urinary drainage and a catheter-management workflow with fewer defined handling steps.
Continuous free drainage does not allow cyclical bladder filling between drainage episodes.
The retained residual urine and the biofilm formed on the catheter surface facilitate bacterial colonisation.
Repeated opening of the drainage circuit adds handling steps to catheter management.
Catheter insertion requires strict adherence to aseptic technique and procedural steps.
T-Control® addresses how urinary drainage is managed. It is not intended to prevent or reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and no such claim is made. Adverse reactions associated with T-Control® are those associated with Foley-type catheters, as described in the Instructions for Use.
