Double J Stent

Product Description Of Double-J Stent
The Double-J stent is a thin, hollow tube inserted into the ureter to ensure urine outflow from the kidney into the bladder. Both ends of the tube have J-shaped curves to keep it in place and prevent migration. It is a ureteral stent that has curved ends to keep it from slipping into the bladder or kidney. This medical equipment is used as temporary internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder. The main feature of this medical device is highly radiopaque for better visualization and the stents are tapered at both ends that help easy insertion.

Adverse Events
A double J stent can cause the following adverse events after use:

Hematuria

Dysuria

Suprapubic pain

Severe pain

Fever

Chills

Irritative bladder

Infection

Stent fragmentation

Blockage by encrustation

Contraindications
A double J stent is not intended for use in the following circumstances:

Urinary bladder outlet obstruction

Fistulas

Incontinence