Old Type Metal Clamps

I had about given up on finding a new “old” type metal clamp like those found on syringes back in the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s. I always loved hearing my Mother unsnap the thing. “snap”. Well, I had prostate surgery last Monday and my urine drain bag had one on it. The drain bag is manufactured by Bard.. so this company either makes them or has a supplier!

The deluxe version of the home (red) Victoria enema bag had a brass clamp.In the confines of a somewhat small bathroom (1959++) the unclicking of that clamp had definite crisp sound to it ! and the instantaneous inflow of the warm soapy water enema solution streaming into me was very uncomfortable…

If anyone is interested look up Bard urinary drain bags on the Web and you will see them.

It’s amazing that in this time of one use and toss disposable plastics that these are still used. Must be to drive up the cost. Bet they are over $100 separately, for insurance purposes, of course.

In a throw away society, most of these metal clamps have become harder to find…. There’sa place or two that I’ve seen that makes them, bought one once, didn’t like it as it kept coming off it’s hinge, hemostats work better….

The one that came with the BARD catheter bag that was attached to my hospital bed is exactly like the one on my mother’s Rexall Victoria combination syringe. look up Bard catheter bag.. you will see it on the Web