Rn reported bard stat lock to secure indwelling catheter was occluding the flow of urine into the urine meeter, as if it was clamped.The nurse reported 45 cc urine came out once the stat lock removed.She then used taped on the leg instead.The leg securement device called stat lock is part of the foley tray system.Manufacturer response for 16 fr sure step foley tray system, sure step foley tray system/ bard medical (per site reporter): the end user is not applying the tubing into the stat lock as instructed.There is only one way to put the tubing into the securement device and if the user puts tubing in the opposite direction this will crimp or occlude the outflow of urine.
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