Q4000 TUR bag used in UK haematuria study
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Efficient and practical solution for haematuria care tested in UK hospital study using the Q4000 TUR system
A recent UK pilot study has shown that the Q4000 TUR Haematuria and Irrigation Bag can help improve efficiency in managing visible haematuria—supporting faster clot removal, fewer washouts, and reduced resource use.
Conducted at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the study evaluated a closed pump-ball catheter drainage system (PBCB) on hospital wards. The Q4000 TUR Haematuria and Irrigation Bag was used as part of the system to support clot removal in catheterised patients.
Presented as a poster at the 2025 BAUS Annual Meeting, the study used a mixed-methods approach—comparing retrospective data from patients with standard urine bags to prospective cases using the new system, alongside qualitative staff feedback.
Key findinGS included:
- Fewer formal bladder washouts (1.68 vs. 2.6)
- Faster clot clearance
- Positive feedback on ease of use and time-savings potential
The study also suggested potential cost savings and a lower environmental impact due to fewer single-use washout kits.
📊Explore the study results below:
key qualitative arm findings - figures 1 and 2
Average length of time to dislodge a clot from a blocked catheter
Do you feel the PBCB avoided the need for formal bladder washouts?
key quantitative arm findings - figure 3 and table 1
Average number of bladder washouts
| Control | PBCB Cohort | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 38 | 25 |
| Total bladder washouts | 99 | 42 |
| Average number of bladder washouts | 2.60 | 1.68 |
| Average number of stay (days) | 5.79 | 6.76 |
| Return to theatre (number) | 2 | 2 |
| Number of patients previously on any anticoagulants/antiplatelets | 19 (50%) | 12 (48%) |
Summary:The pilot study indicates that integrating the Q4000 TUR Haematuria and Irrigation Bag as part of a closed pump-ball catheter drainage system may enhance efficiency in haematuria management. With fewer washouts, quicker clot clearance, and positive staff feedback, the approach shows potential for both clinical and environmental benefits.
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