The North American Rescue Suprapubic Catheterization Kit (SKU: 83-0021) contains all equipment required to perform a suprapubic catheterization procedure during Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC) or Prolonged Field Care (PFC). Designed for bladder decompression in patients with urethral blockage or compromise, it packages a complete sterile procedural supply set measuring 10" × 7" × 0.5" at a weight of 8.5 oz — ready for deployment from a medic's aid bag or procedural kit.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU | 83-0021 |
| Weight | 8.5 oz |
| Dimensions | L 10 in. × W 7 in. × D 0.5 in. |
| Catheter Size | 16 FR Foley Catheter (Silicone Coated, Latex, Balloon 2-Way) with 16 FR Introducer |
| Application | Prolonged Casualty Care / Prolonged Field Care (PCC/PFC) |
| Drape | Sterile Fenestrated 18 in. × 25 in. |
| Antiseptic | Chloraprep Swabsticks (pack of 3) |
Complete Kit Contents
Per North American Rescue product data (SKU: 83-0021):
- 1× Scalpel, #10 — Protected
- 1× Drape, Sterile, 18 in. × 25 in. Fenestrated
- 1× Swabsticks, Chloraprep (pack of 3)
- 1× Catheter Introducer, 16 FR
- 1× Foley Catheter, Silicone Coated, Latex, Balloon 2-Way
- 1× Syringe, 0.9% NaCl Flush (10 ml)
- 1× Grip-Lok Catheter Securement Device
- 1× 18 in. Urinary Extension Tubing
- 1× 1000 ml Disposable Urinary Leg Bag
- 5× Gauze, Pad — 4 in. × 4 in. (pack of 2)
Product Overview
Suprapubic catheterization is an advanced procedural skill required when a casualty presents with urethral trauma, obstruction, or compromise that prevents standard transurethral catheter insertion. In military and austere environments, blast injuries, pelvic trauma, and urethral disruption create scenarios where suprapubic access is the only viable option for bladder decompression — a critical intervention for patient comfort and renal protection during prolonged field care.
North American Rescue designed the Suprapubic Catheterization Kit to eliminate improvisation in this high-stakes procedure. Every component required — from the protected #10 scalpel for cutdown to the Grip-Lok securement device and 1000 ml urinary leg bag for ongoing drainage — is mission-packaged in a single sterile kit weighing just 8.5 oz and measuring under half an inch in depth. This allows the kit to be carried in a dedicated slot within any advanced medic bag.
The Chloraprep swabstick antiseptic, sterile fenestrated drape, and 0.9% NaCl flush syringe support a proper sterile field, reducing infection risk in the most challenging pre-hospital environments. The 18-inch urinary extension tubing and leg bag allow the casualty to be packaged for transport while maintaining drainage, minimizing additional movement and handling during evacuation.
See also: IFAK Kits & First Aid · EMS Bags & Backpacks
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