How to choose the correct Nexus nephrostomy product for your flexible, wearable, fit.
We recommend people are first assisted to choose the Nexus drainage system that is right for them with the help of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
For someone with a single nephrostomy catheter the starter pack, product code NX1S, has everything they need: including the belt system, which allows them to choose if they want to wear the bag on their waist, hip or thigh, plus 4 bags each individually wrapped in a sterile pouch containing a short and long inlet tube in case they want to adjust the inlet length to suit how they wear the bag. Someone with a bilateral nephrostomy (I.E. two catheters) can still use this system, but will require 2 bags, one for each nephrostomy catheter.
For someone with a bilateral nephrostomy catheters (a catheter for each kidney) they need to decide if they want a separate bag for each nephrostomy catheter, in this case choose NX1S or, if they wish to wear one bag with a ‘Y’ connector draining both catheters into the same bag, choose starter pack, product code NX2S.
Once you have chosen the type of Nexus bag you wish to use you can order boxes of 10 bags and the belt pack separately to suit your preferences.
All Nexus drainage bags will connect directly to any overnight drainage bags available on UK prescription. Each pack/box of bags contains instructions for use and there are also animated tutorials on this website here for your convenience.
Prescriber/Pharmacist: Nephrostomy UK Nexus drainage system prescription codes can be found in the UK Drug Tariff (DT) in the section: IXB Incontinence Appliances, Suspensory Systems. Alternatively use the PIP codes detailed below. If you have trouble obtaining the Nexus products call our helpline number, your supplier should take no longer than 3 days to fulfil your order.
The Nephrostomy UK Nexus complete range
Just click on Learn More for more detail. If you want a free sample click on one of the 2 starter packs as they are complete Nexus drainage systems.
NX1S
Starter/Sample kit NX1S with everything required for someone with a single or bilateral nephrostomy to try our system
NX2S
Starter/Sample kit NX2S with everything required for someone with a bilateral nephrostomy to try our system. This system is not suitable for a single nephrostomy.
NX1Bag
Box of 10 of these sterile single inlet bags. For use by single or bilateral tube nephrostomy users. Bilateral users will need to wear two bags, one for each of the 2 nephrostomy catheters.
NX1Adj
Box of 10 of these adjustable single inlet bags, each bag comes in a sterile pouch including 2 extension tubes to adjust the inlet tube length. For use by single or bilateral tube nephrostomy users. Bilateral users will need to wear two bags, one for each of the 2 nephrostomy catheters.
NX2 Bag
Box of 10 of these sterile bags with twin inlet, for bilateral nephrostomies only.
NX2ADJ
ox of 10 of these adjustable twin inlet bags, each bag comes in a sterile pouch including 2 extension tubes to adjust the inlet tube length, for bilateral nephrostomies only.
NX Belt
Belt pack. Allows you to wear the bag as you want. The belt, suspenders and strap are fully adjustable to wear bag on waist, hip or thigh.
How to get Nexus Products
Are you a UK patient? If you’re looking to get Nexus products to manage your nephrostomy, you can get the full range on prescription. Simply take your prescription to your local pharmacy or specialist Dispensing Appliance Contractor (DAC), such as our partner Vyne.
Please note that the dispenser should not take more than 3 working days to dispense your Nexus products, if it takes longer, you or your dispenser should contact NUK who will endeavour to resolve the issue directly with them. You can also get Nexus via hospital urology clinics.
Patients how to get Nexus Products: Nexus is available on doctors & nurses’ prescription in the UK through your GP or usual supplier. The quickest way is via our UK Dispenser directly – Vyne on 020 3987 7560 (open 7 days a week) or go to Prescriptions and we will contact your doctor on your behalf to arrange a prescription and dispense the items directly to your chosen delivery address Alternatively, shop online if you don’t want to wait for a prescription go to Shop
Pharmacies you can order directly if wholesaler is out of stock call Optimum Medical on 0113 263 3849
For Product Advice and samples: Call Nephrostomy UK 0800 088 6398 (10:00 – 16:00 Mon-Fri) or email NUKHelp
Australian Distributor: Contact ‘Independence Australia’, they are based in Victoria – email Independence Australia
Are you outside of the UK or wishing to buy Nexus products? Please send us an email to NUKHelp
Are you an international distributor? If you’d like to supply Nexus products outside of the UK, please use this form to contact us by clicking here.
The Nexus advantages
Nexus is your flexible, wearable fit
- Bilateral Nephrostomy patients have a choice of wearing only a single bag instead or a bag for each nephrostomy catheter.
- Can be worn on waist, hip or thigh due to adjustable belt system.
- Waist belt & suspender use is easy to understand and secure for patient or carer and is made of a soft sturdy washable material for a comfortable fit.
- When using waist belt the drainage bags can be worn at a comfortable height due to adjustable suspenders.
- Soft silicone inlet tubes are anti kink and resistant to bacterial biofilm colonisation compared to PVC used by other manufacturers of drainage bags.
- Inlet tubes are adjustable in length in some versions to suit individual patients’ requirements.
- Easy use lever tap can be swivelled to face the way you want. Away from body for easy access or against the skin to prevent accidental openings
- Soft flock backing to drainage bag for comfort of wearer.
- Latex free system.
- Significant cost savings for NHS particularly when bilateral option used effectively halving cost and reducing PVC waste by 50% per patient. Our starter packs and boxes of 10 drainage bags take up less cupboard space and use less packing material than many other manufacturers (see below images)
- Patient with stomas have the option of wearing the bag on their thigh so it is clear of stoma pouches.
- Will attach to all UK overnight drainage bags.
