The SUB, to bypass ureteral obstruction in veterinary patients
The Subcutaneous Ureteral ByPass device is a unique system designed for use in veterinary patients, dogs and cats, to bypass a ureteral obstruction when traditional surgery or interventional techniques are contraindicated.
The SUB consists of a locking loop pigtail catheter that is placed in the kidney, a fenestrated and cuffed catheter placed in the bladder and a titanium shunting access port that connects the 2 catheters.
The SUB is packaged as a sterile kit with surgical suggestions and instructions for use.
INCLUDED IN THE KIT
Shunting access port, Locking Loop catheter, Bladder catheter, and Huber point needles.
NOT INCLUDED in the kit
18 gauge over-the-needle catheter, sterile cyanoacrylate tissue glue and the
0.0035" angle-tipped hydrophilic guide wire
- making life easier for Pets and Vets
Download the SUB Product Sheet
Download the SUB Surgical Guide
- About the SUB
- Sizes
- Indications for Use
- Features & Benefits
The SUB device consists of 3 components;
- a locking loop kidney/Nephrostomy catheter with introducer stylette
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a cuffed and fenestrated bladder/Cystostomy catheter with introducer stylette
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a titanium shunting port with 2 catheter outlets
Available in 2 sizes, the SUB SYSTEM ships sterile with Surgical Suggestions
Choose the appropriate size
SUB1001K - for cats and small dogs
- Le Petite Shunting Port
- 6.5 French Locking Loop Kidney Catheter & Insertion Stylette
- 7 French fenestrated Bladder Catheter & Insertion Stylette
- Accessory Kit
- 2 x 22 Ga. Huber Point Needles (PG22-75)
SUB2001K - for larger dogs
- Le Port Shunting Port
- 6.5 French Locking Loop Kidney Catheter & Insertion Stylette
- 7 French fenestrated Bladder Catheter & Insertion Stylette
- Accessory Kit
- 2 x 22 Ga. Huber Point Needles (PG22-75)
Indications for using the SUB include:
• Ureteral Strictures - the abnormal narrowing of the ureter
• Ureteral Stent Reaction
• Ureteral Stent Intolerance
Compassionate Care & Cutting Edge Technology
Access Shunting Port
positioned subcutaneously & connected to both the kidney & bladder catheters
- to sample urine & perform contrast ureteropylegraphy & cystography
- to drain and flush the renal pelvis
Kidney Catheter
a customized drainage catheter with 8mm diameter locking loop pigtail
- allows easy placement even in a small renal pelvis
a gradually tapered tip
- provides optimal & atraiumatic insertion & placement
a radiopaque medical grade polyurethane catheter with marker band in loop heel
- allows for visibility under fluoroscopy
a combination siliconized and felt Dacron cuff
- prevents dislodgement
Bladder Catheter
a fenestrated & cuffed bladder catheter
- to provide ureteral bypass
radiopaque medical grade silicone
- allows for visibility under fluoroscopy
a combination siliconized and felt Dacron cuff
- for securement to the bladder wall
