GentleCath Glide™ Hydrophilic Intermittent Urinary Catheter for Females – Box of 30

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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• rrQuantityrrrBox of 30rrrBox of 30rrrBox of 30rrrBox of 30rrrBox of 30rrrr
• rrManufacturer NamerrConvatecrrr
• rrSubcategoryrrCathetersrrr
• rrBrandrrGentleCath™ Gliderrr
• rrLengthrr6″ (15cm)rrr
• rrSterilityrrSterilerrr
• rrMaterialrrPVCrrr

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• Heat-polished, rounded eyelets designed to minimize friction, and a soft, rounded tip to aid smooth insertion.
r• 7” length hydrophilic intermitent catheter with straight tip for women.
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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