Removing The Catheter

If your physician has instructed you to remove the catheter when your medication runs out, then follow these simple instructions:

Remove the dressing/bandage that covers where the catheter enters the wound site.

Hold the catheter close to the skin and begin a gentle pull. Continue pulling until it is completely out of the body. It should be easy. Do not cut or pull hard to remove the catheter. If you have any questions, please call your physician’s office.

After the catheter is removed, inspect the tip of the catheter to see that it is dark blue or black. This is to verify that the complete catheter has been removed.

Be sure to repeat the process to remove both catheters if you have the dual system.