Under the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMSA), public health tenders for general hospitals and University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) in Lusaka require massive shipments of sterile 2000ml urine drainage bags. However, poor-quality bags with thin vinyl films burst under full fluid loads, and leaking bottom taps contaminate ward floors. Sourcing certified medical-grade PVC bags with integrated non-return valves from Indian production lines delivers durable, leak-proof closed drainage at low unit costs.
Healthcare facilities in Lusaka, Ndola, and Kitwe require reliable closed drainage systems to prevent catheter-associated infections. How Zambian importers procure direct.
Zambia is landlocked; ocean cargo discharges at the Port of Durban (South Africa) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and moves via bonded road transit to Lusaka. [Request an export quote](/request-quote) for complete door-to-door or port-delivered pricing.
| Parameter | Standard 2000ml Drainage Bag | Hourly Urine Meter System (500ml) | Economy Budget Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Thickness | 0.18mm double-welded medical PVC | Rigid calibrated burette + 2000ml bag | < 0.12mm (Prone to seam splits) |
| Anti-Reflux Protection | Internal non-return flutter valve | Hydrophobic vent filter + valve | None (Direct backflow risk) |
| Drainage Valve | Cross T-Tap with secure slide | Push-pull drain valve with dog-house | Basic plug (Easily dislodged) |
| Inlet Tubing | 100cm / 120cm kink-free star lumen | 120cm wide-bore with sampling port | Smooth tube (Kinks easily) |
| Suspension Hangers | Universal plastic double hook + strap | Rigid dual-hook bracket + bed strap | Flimsy string loop |
| Wholesale FOB India | $0.38 – $0.58 / unit (Sterile) | $3.80 – $5.20 / unit (Sterile) | $0.22 – $0.28 (High failure rate) |
ZAMRA regulates the importation of medical devices to ensure quality and clinical safety. Every commercial consignment must be supported by manufacturer batch CoAs, ISO 13485 certification, and clear English product labeling. You can Contact our export desk for documentation packages tailored to Zambian tender formats.
Ocean transit from Mundra to Durban takes 14 to 18 days, followed by 5 to 7 days bonded road transit to Lusaka customs inland clearing depots.
Yes. We supply sterile individual peel-packed bags for hospital surgical wards and bulk non-sterile bags for non-critical routine care.
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