Description
GentleCath Glide™ with FeelClean Technology™ is the first and only intermittent urinary catheter where the slippery hydrophilic properties are integrated inside the catheter itself rather than having a sticky coating. Without this coating, FeelClean Technology™ does not stick, so it protects the delicate urethra, the body’s first line of defense against UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections). GentleCath™ catheters are not made with DEHP/DINP, BPA, or natural rubber latex, and is the only hydrophilic catheter that is not made with PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone).r
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- rrSubcategoryrrCathetersrrr
- rrBrandrrGentleCath™ Gliderrr
- rrLengthrr16″ (40cm)rrr
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• Heat-polished, rounded eyelets designed to minimize friction, and a soft, rounded tip to aid smooth insertion.
r• 16” length hydrophilic intermitent catheter with straight tipand coudé tip for men.
r• FeelClean Technology™ that locks in the hydrophilic properties and doesn’t require a coating, so users can enjoy more comfort without the unpleasant mess or residue associated with coated catheters.1
r• A smooth, slippery surface designed to make cathing easier. 90% of patients rated GentleCath Glide™ with FeelClean Technology™ better than their usual catheter for comfort during use.6
r• A no-touch handling sleeve helps prevent contamination of the catheter with bacteria from the hands.4,5
r• Ready to use catheter with no unnecessary delay. Users can start cathing as soon as they break the water sachet and wet the length of the catheter – so it can be used quickly and discreetly.
r• The only hydrophilic catheter that is not made with PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone).*
r• GentleCath™ catheters are not made with DEHP.**/DINP, BPA, or natural rubber latex.
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r*PVP is used in glue and is what makes catheters sticky when they dry.
r**DEHP (di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) is used to soften PVC plastic and is suspected to reduce fertility.
r†Urethral trauma is a risk factor of UTIs.
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References:
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r1. Pollard D, Allen D, Irwin N J, Moore J V, McClelland N, McCoy C P. Evaluation of an Integrated Amphiphilic Surfactant as an Alternative to Traditional Polyvinylpyrrolidone Coatings for Hydrophilic Intermittent Urinary Catheters. Biotribology. 2022;32(Dec 2022):100223.
r2. In vitro data on file. Convatec Inc.
r3. Jafari NV, Rohn JL. The urothelium: a multi-faceted barrier against a harsh environment. Mucosal Immunol. 2022;15(6):1127-1142.doi:10.1038/s41385-022-00565-0.
r4. Hudson E. & Murahata R.I. The ‘no-touch’ method of intermittent urinary catheter insertion: can it reduce the risk of bacteria entering the bladder? Spinal Cord 2005;43(10):611–614.
r5. Charbonneau-Smith R. No-touch catheterization and infection rates in a select spinal cord injured population. Rehabilitation Nursing 1993;18(5):296–299, 305.
r6. Study U378 GentleCath Glide™ Final Report (n=39). Data on file. Convatec Inc.
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