About Medline Versette External Catheter
Versette external catheter has a secure, comfortable fit. It consists of a comfortable pad with tubing that uses low pressure suction to pull the urine into a suction canister at the bedside. The best way to help reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is reducing unnecessary Foley catheter usage. But when patients with urinary incontinence are bedridden and lack mobility, external catheters can be an effective alternative.
Key Benefits & Features
- Can be used on incontinent female patients or incontinent male patients with retracted anatomies
- A better fit helps reduce leaks to save caregiver time, preserve patient dignity and promote skin health
- Designed to fit a wide range of patient sizes
- Lasts 8–12 hours
- Not made with natural rubber latex
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| Catheter Length |
Standard |
| Style |
External |
| Size |
#3 Adult |
| Size Group |
Adult |
| Latex Free |
Yes |
Medline Versette External Catheter FAQs
Why Wear Versette?
Versette is an external device that helps decrease your risk of painful infections caused by internal catheters. 1. No indwelling catheter = no catheter-associated UTI
Why do I need Versette?
Versette helps manage incontinence for those who are bedridden and lack mobility.
What if it’s uncomfortable?
If you or your loved one is uncomfortable, please inform your caregiver. Versette can be transformed into different shapes to conform to anatomy.
NOTE: If your care team feels you would benefit from wearing the mesh securement, its main objective is to be an extra layer of comfort to you while wearing Versette and to help secure it to your body. It’s 100% optional.
Set up and Patient Prep
- 1. Ensure suction is turned off, then connect thesuction canister with tubing securely set to facility protocol (recommended 40 mmHg-60 mmHg)
- 2. Secure tubing to suction tubing and turn suction on. Position
- 3. Verify suction if functioning properly
- 4. Perform perineal care and skin assessment on the patient
Precautions - Use with caution on patients who are uncooperative, agitated, combative, or other altered mental status - Do not use on patients in prone position - Do not use for stool collection - Do not use on patients experiencing frequent episodes of stool incontinence, unless fecal management system is in place - Do not use on patients who are experiencing moderate/heavy menstruation - Do not use on patients who are experiencing skin irritation or breakdown at the site - Proceed with caution in patients who have undergone recent external urogenital tract surgery - Remove external catheter prior to ambulation - Never insert external catheter into vagina, anal canal or other body cavities!
Recommendations - Align patient's urethral opening with with blue zone of device - Check position of external catheter after repositioning patient - Remove external catheter prior to ambulation - Replace every 8-12 hours or when soiled with feces or blood
