The 1000cc Belly Bag by Rusch mounts at the abdominal location improves mobility and eliminates the problems associated with leg and bedside bags.
Features
Designed to be used with foley or suprapubic catheters (not for use with external male catheters)
Fills by internal pressure push
Ready to use, sterile, Latex-free
1000cc capacity
Details
Belly Bag Urinary Drainage Bag
The Belly Bag by Rusch improves dignity, mobility, and quality of life by having the bag worn at the abdominal area. Fastening around the waist by means of a woven belt with a quick-release buckle makes it suitable for men or women 24 hours per day. It is designed to be used only with foley or suprapubic catheter(Not for use with external male catheter). Eliminates the problems associated with leg and bedside bags including inadvertent catheter extraction and leg bruising.
The Belly Bag is emptied by means of a drain tube with a twist valve that is in the approximate position of the urethra. An anti-reflux valve behind the catheter port prevents reflux urine flow.
Comes complete and ready to use with easy-to-fasten waist belt, anti-reflux valve, and soft nonwoven back panel. Sterile, 1000cc capacity.
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Brand Name
Rusch
Manufacturer Number
B1000
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Questions:
is the belly bag latex free?
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Question By: debi on Mar 12 2015 1:24 PM
Yes, the Belly Bag is latex free.
Answer By: Lynn on Jul 16 2021 12:17 AM
Questions:
how does this get emptied?
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Question By: ama on Jun 11 2009 11:59 AM
There is a spout with a twist-type valve that folds down to empty the bag. Hold the spout over the toilet, graduate container, bedpan, or urinal. Center the drain spout over the container, then twist the valve clockwise to open & drain. When the bag i
Answer By: msedrn on Dec 11 2012 6:00 PM
Questions:
can this be emptied while sitting in a wheelchair, or do i have to sit on a toilet?
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Question By: ama on Jun 11 2008 10:59 AM
It can be emptied into a graduate container, bedpan, or urinal while the person is seated in a wheelchair.
Answer By: msedrn on Dec 11 2012 5:50 PM
Questions:
can this be emptied from a wheelchair or only on a toilet?
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Question By: ama781 on Jun 11 2009 7:29 PM
You can do it from a wheelchair, if you can slide your pants down (or pull your skirt up). I slide my pants down to about knee level; then I hook a bottle on the pants' top, and empty the bag into that. I am usually on the toilet when I do this, but it ca
Answer By: mmth@ku.edu on Oct 12 2029 2:02 PM
The belly bag also comes in a style with a long tube for drainage. I have no idea if the tube in a problem while wearing the bag but it makes emptying it easier.
Answer By: AS on May 13 2025 6:00 PM
Questions:
Can this bag be used for nephrostomy?
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Question By: DaveWisconsin on May 11 2028 3:43 PM
As a nurse, my best guess is no. The inlet is large enough to connect to the outlet (open end) of a regular Foley catheter. A nephrostomy tube is much smaller than an indwelling catheter, so the open end would be too small to fit the connector/inlet.
Answer By: msedrn on Dec 11 2012 6:12 PM
Questions:
Can Belly bag be used for urostomy pt.s?
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Question By: lou lou on Mar 12 2024 3:41 PM
CAN I BUY BELLY BAGS IN THE U.K. IF SO WHO DO I CONTACT. THANKS
Answer By: Kim Hart on Aug 12 2029 11:48 AM
Questions:
can a belly bag be used when a colostomy is present?
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Question By: Captain America on Nov 12 2015 6:26 PM
My dad had a colostomy for 29 years. He used a belly bag for 13 months with no problem. (He'd switch to a bedside 2000 ml while sleeping.