Bard Dispoz-a-Bag Leg Bag w/18" Extension 19oz/562ml

Why Choose Bard Dispoz-a-Bag Leg Bag 19oz / 562ml with 18" Extension Tubing

The 19oz / 562ml Dispoz-a-Bag is the smaller-capacity sibling to the 32oz format — clinically appropriate for users who prioritise discretion and low profile over extended collection intervals. A 562ml leg bag is significantly flatter and less visible under fitted clothing than a 32oz bag — the half-full weight and thigh-profile of a smaller bag is lower, the bag sits more flush against the leg surface, and the visible outline under trousers or skirts is reduced. The trade-off is emptying frequency: at 562ml, users with average daytime urine output (1.0–1.5ml/min awake) will fill the bag in approximately 4–6 hours rather than 6–8+ hours for the 32oz. For users who have reliable access to bathroom facilities during the day for bag emptying — office workers, those on a regular schedule — the smaller bag's discretion advantage outweighs the more frequent emptying requirement. For users with physically active roles, formal dress contexts, or who are particularly conscious of bag visibility, the smaller profile is the practical choice. The 18-inch extension tubing provides the same connection flexibility as the larger format. Confirm drain outlet style, strap inclusion, and quantity by exact SKU.

Key Features

✔ 19oz / 562ml compact capacity for lower-profile discreet under-clothing leg bag wear

✔ 18-inch extension tubing for flexible catheter-to-bag positioning

✔ Smaller format creates less visible profile under fitted clothing than 32oz bag

✔ Leg-worn design for ambulatory daytime catheter drainage management

✔ Confirm drain outlet style, strap inclusion, and quantity by exact SKU

Benefits

✔ Smaller 562ml bag sits flatter against the leg for improved clothing discretion

✔ Lower fill weight reduces visible sag and movement during active daily wear

✔ 18-inch tubing accommodates positioning flexibility without pull at catheter connection

✔ Appropriate for users who empty regularly and prioritise low profile over long intervals

✔ Bard brand is widely established in clinical urology drainage supply

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Ambulatory catheter users in formal dress or active daily roles prioritising bag discretion

✔ Office-based users who can empty the bag regularly during the day

✔ Smaller-stature users where a 32oz bag creates a proportionally more visible profile

✔ Users finding 32oz bags too bulky or visible for their daily clothing and activity

✔ Transitional catheter management during recovery where smaller leg bag is preferred

Usage & Care

Connect the extension tubing to a compatible urinary catheter system. Secure the leg bag to the thigh or calf using appropriate straps. Keep the bag below bladder level at all times for gravity drainage. Empty the bag when approaching half to two-thirds full — do not allow overfilling. The 562ml capacity requires more frequent emptying than larger formats. Empty and rinse per healthcare provider or facility protocol; replace according to care instructions.