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TransUrethral Catheter Safety Valve – TUCSV
Providing a safe solution to a worldwide urinary catherisation ballon injury problem

The TUCSV®, manufactured by Class Medical & supplied by Fannin, is designed to prevent Urethral Catheter Balloon Injury (CBI) during urinary catheterisation. Positioned between the balloon inflation port and the inflation syringe, this safety valve alerts clinicians to reposition the device if needed, safeguarding patient health.
Benefits of TUCSV®:
- Safety Belt For Catheterisation: Acts as a protective barrier, improving patient outcomes and reducing cost of injury
- Prevents Injuries: Eliminates the risk of catheter balloon inflation injuries, ensuring patient safety
- Easy To Use: Integrates smoothly into existing procedures without extensive training
- Customisable Kits: Available as part of the comprehensive TUCSS® KIT for enhanced safety
Watch our video to find out more about TUCSV® Catherisation valve.
What is the TransUrethral Catheter Safety Valve?
The device is attached between the balloon inflation port and the inflation syringe. The valve ensures the balloon does not cause damage by being inflated in the urethra, alerting the clinician to reposition the device.
Why use the TUC Safety Valve?
The TUCSV® is designed to prevent Urethral Catheter Balloon Injury (CBI) during catheterisation. It eliminates the risk of catheter balloon inflation injuries, ensuring patient safety and reduce cost of injury.
How is the TUC Safety Valve supplied?
The TUC Safety Valve is supplied in boxes of 5 units, with each unit being individually pouched and sterile.
Technical Details
Catalogue Number | Description | Unit Quantity | PCRS (GMS) codes for individual units |
0301-80000X5 | TUCSV® Safety Valve | 5/Box | 96102 |
280-012X10 | TUCSS® Safety System 12Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 10/Box | 94415 |
280-014X10 | TUCSS® Safety System 14Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 10/Box | 94415 |
280-016X10 | TUCSS® Safety System 16Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 10/Box | 94415 |
280-018X10 | TUCSS® Safety System 18Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 10/Box | 94415 |
280-012X50 | TUCSS® Safety System 12Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 50/Box | 94415 |
280-014X50 | TUCSS® Safety System 14Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 50/Box | 94415 |
280-016X50 | TUCSS® Safety System 16Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 50/Box | 94415 |
280-018X50 | TUCSS® Safety System 18Fr/Ch, 16cm Length | 50/Box | 94415 |
Additional Information
Clinical Studies- Cost-effectiveness of a novel urethral catheter safety device in preventing catheterization injuries in the UK
- A Prospective Multi-Institutional Evaluation of Iatrogenic Urethral Catheterization Injuries
- A Prospective Multi-Institutional Evaluation of Iatrogenic Urethral Catheterization Injuries
- The Cost-Effectiveness of TUCSV®
- Long‑term outcomes of urethral catheterisation injuries: a prospective multi‑institutional study
- Incidence, Cost, Complications and Clinical Outcomes of Iatrogenic Urethral Catheterisation Injuries: A Prospective Multi-Institutional Study
- A Prospective Multi-institutional Study Using a Novel Safety Valve for the Prevention of Catheter Balloon Inflation Injury of the Urethra
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