When diarrhoea leads to bowel incontinence, the consequences can range from minor skin irritation to more severe complications such as perineal dermatitis, disrupted fluid balance in the gut, infection risk, and even sepsis. Bowel incontinence is also recognised as a transmission pathway for infections such as C. difficile and Norovirus. Left unmanaged, it can cause widespread contamination throughout a care setting—affecting patients, families, and staff alike.
A reliable bowel management system offers a practical solution by containing infectious waste at source. This not only helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination but also supports better skin care by keeping the area dry and free from irritants, helping to prevent pressure injuries and ulcers.
By isolating infectious output in a sealed system during use, the spread of illness is significantly curtailed. Bowel waste is collected efficiently, minimising exposure and helping to protect everyone in the care environment.
The economic advantages of effective bowel waste control include fewer pressure ulcers, a reduced burden of healthcare-associated infections, less demand on nursing time, lower medical supply usage, and fewer complications requiring intervention.
Secco Protect™ is a user-friendly Bowel Management System designed to improve patient comfort, reduce the risk of pressure injuries, and minimise environmental contamination. Its advanced super absorbent design locks in liquid waste and odours, supporting hygiene while helping to preserve patient dignity.
The system includes a soft silicone catheter with a low-pressure retention cuff and integrated irrigation access, a 1.5-litre collection bag containing a superabsorbent pad, a mounting plate with a securing strap, and a 45ml syringe for inflation and flushing. Once inserted, the silicone catheter is held comfortably in place by the cuff. Bowel waste is channelled through the drainage tube into the collection bag, where it is absorbed and converted into a semi-solid gel for safer handling and disposal.
The drainage tube features two separate access ports: a white port for inflating and deflating the retention cuff, and a blue port used to irrigate and flush the catheter system as needed.
Contain
The sealed catheter system and absorbent technology reduce the risk of leaks and contamination, helping to limit infection risks for both patients and staff.
Maintain
Designed with patient comfort in mind, Secco Protect™ uses Thinwall Technology to reduce skin damage and limit the chance of pressure ulcer development common with bowel catheters.
Control
Minimise odours and enhance patient dignity. The EasyFlush odor resisting coating and deodorising filter contribute to a more comfortable and respectful care environment. The large 1.5L capacity also reduces the frequency of bag changes by up to 50%.
Product Overview
Swivel point to easily remove twists
Thinwall Technology
3x 1.5 litre collection bags with Superabsorbent pad
Sample & flush port
Safer & easier to use
Easy Insertion Cover
Twin finger Easy Insertion Cover locator aids insertion and adds strength
Patient Safety Valve
Pressure Relief Valve provides inflation protection and prevents overfilling
at max 45ml water
Secco saves more than just patient’s dignity
Incontinence is associated with an increased risk for all pressure ulcers, but especially full thickness injuries1
The substantial burden of Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI) on healthcare services, including lengthy hospital stays and readmissions, can increase the costs of managing these patients to circa £5,0002
1. C Lachenbrach, D Ribble, K Emmons, C VanGilder. Pressure Ulcer Risk in the Incontinent Patient: Analysis of Incontinence and Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers From the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence™ Survey. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse 2016 May-Jun;43(3):235-41.
2. C Robertson, J Pan, K Kavanagh, I Ford. Cost burden of Clostridioides difficile infection to the health service: A retrospective cohort study in Scotland. Journal of Hospital Infection106(3) July 2020.
How to use
The easy to use Bowel Management System that reduces skin breakdown
and pressure ulcer development whilst preventing cross contamination.
Steps 1 to 3
Step 1 instructions
Fully deflate retention cuff.
Step 2 instructions
Fill the syringe with 45ml of room temperature water.
Step 3 instructions
Attach the collection bag to the catheter.
Steps 4 to 6
Step 4 instructions
Attach to the bedframe at a position lower than the patient.
Step 5 instructions
Place an incontinence pad underneath and roll the patient onto their side.
Step 6 instructions
Ensure there is no blockage and that there are no faeces at the entrance.
Steps 7 to 9
Step 7 instructions
Attach the syringe to the luer lock with 45ml of room temperature water to the white inflation port.
Step 8 instructions
Insert finger into easy insertion cover.
Step 9 instructions
Insert the retention cuff.
Steps 10 to 12
Step 10 instructions
Inflate retention cuff.
Step 11 instructions
Check insertion by pulling gently on the catheter.
Step 12 instructions
The patient can now be positioned on their back.
Steps 13 to 15
Step 13 instructions
Check collection bag.
Step 14 instructions
If the catheter becomes blocked due to solid matter.
Step 15 instructions
Maintenance