A sewing kit for making a pouch to hold catheter tubing used during chemotherapy and other treatments.

Includes fabric, cord, belt, hook-and-loop fastening and a loop. The cute pattern is suitable for any child.

Please select your preferred belt colour.

*This is a sewing kit. Only the materials are supplied.The kit can also be sewn by hand. https://youtu.be/o0WF9VyiU-I?si=c0CtvEgNdR1DMysZ

About this kit

This product is a sewing kit for home use.

It allows families to make a fabric pouch that has been used in everyday life with children receiving long-term IV treatment, helping reduce snagging on clothing and swinging during movement.

The catheter storage pouch is made at home.

This product is not a medical aid or a device for treatment or catheter management.

Always follow your healthcare team’s instructions regarding medical decisions, hygiene and catheter handling.

Background

A central venous (CV) catheter is used for long-term infusions, including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and treatment of heart conditions.

The external end of a catheter may catch on clothing or swing during movement,

creating practical difficulties in daily life.

In response, many families have made fabric pouches as an everyday adaptation.

This kit brings together the materials needed for families to make their own pouch with care.

What this kit can help with

• Reducing snagging of catheter tubing on clothing

• Reducing swinging during movement

• Keeping the pouch discreet under clothing for greater peace of mind when going out

• Providing emotional support through making something for your child

*These are practical adaptations for daily life only. No medical benefit or infection-prevention effect is guaranteed.

Kit contents

• Outer and lining fabric (unsewn)

• Cord

• Belt

• Hook-and-loop fastening

• Loop component

Designed to be suitable for hand sewing.

You can specify the cord colour.

Precautions for use

• This product is not a medical aid or protective device.

• Always follow healthcare professionals’ instructions on catheter care, hygiene, replacement timing and fixation methods.

• Stop using the pouch immediately and replace it if it is damaged, frayed or dirty.

• Do not make your own decisions about catheter fixation or dressing care; always check with your healthcare team.

Replacement cords

In response to feedback about difficulty washing cords, fraying and young children putting them in their mouths,

we offer replacement cords made from the upcycled material Zpagetti.

We select ready-made cords of consistent quality, available in blue or pink shades.

*Consistent colours may not be available across different batches.

Important information

• This product is an everyday household item and does not perform any part of medical treatment or clinical management.

• Use in a healthcare setting is subject to that institution’s policy.

Assembly and wearing diagrams

The diagrams show

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how to put on the sewn fabric pouch. They do not describe medical procedures or techniques.

If a medical judgement is needed about how to wear the pouch, consult a healthcare professional.