Coloplast SpeediCath Flex Coude Pro Standard Male Intermittent Catheter

Why choose SpeediCath Flex Coude Pro Standard Male Catheter?

• Soft-squeeze grip
  • The soft-squeeze grip enables positioning of the catheter tip for safe guidance into the urethra and control during catheterization - without touching the tip
  • Softly squeezing the grip pauses the movement of the catheter
• Soft catheter
  • The softness of the intermittent catheter tube makes it easy to handle and enables safe and gentle passage through the urethra
• Re-closable
  • After use, the protective grip and drainage end can be joined again
  • This enables hygienic handling by keeping any residual liquid locked within the catheter
• Dry-sleeve
  • The sleeve enables insertion of the catheter without touching the catheter tube
  • While the catheter has the unique SpeediCath hydrophilic coating for smooth passage, the sleeve is dry so it can be gripped and handled in a clean and hygienic manner
• Flexible tip
  • The soft bead at the tip centers the catheter in the urethra for a smooth insertion
  • The flexible top section enables easy guidance through curves and bends
• Convenient Packaging
  • The packaging is designed to be easy-to-open and has a neutral color for a less medical feel
  • After use, the re-closed catheter can be returned to the packaging
  • The packaging can then be closed and folded for discreet disposal

When to use Coloplast SpeediCath Flex Coude Pro Standard Male Intermittent Catheter?

• Used by patients with urine retention
• Patients with a post void residual volume (PVR) due to neurogenic and non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction

What to buy with Coloplast SpeediCath Flex Coude Catheter?

• Cardinal Health ReliaMed Lubricating Jelly
• Graham-Field Tube/Catheter Clamp
• Clinic Or Self Cath Mirror

How to use SpeediCath Flex Coude Soft Catheter for Male?

• Start by washing your hands thoroughly with water and soap. Remember also to wash your thumbs
• Alcohol hand gel can be used if you don't have access to washing facilities 
• Make sure to have all the equipment you will need ready before you start the catheterization
• You will need a catheter of the appropriate size and perhaps a urine bag 
• You will also need intimate wipes or soap with neutral pH value and water to clean your penis
• A drape and a pant ler may also be useful
• Remove the cover label from the adhesive spot. Then attach the adhesive spot to a clean surface.
• The packaging must hang so that you can easily reach it when you are ready to use it
• Open the upper end of the packaging by pulling the ring towards yourself and then downwards
• You can also open the packaging without using the ring but do not open it using your mouth
• Only peel to the tear stop indicated by the two grey dots
• Pull your clothes down so you have free access when doing the catheterization
• You may use a pant ler holding your clothes in place
• To avoid wetting your clothes you may place a drape under your penis
• To prevent pushing bacteria into the urethra and bladder when you use the catheter you must first clean the head of your penis properly
• Gently pull the foreskin back and wash the head of the penis
• To remove any bacteria that might be present at the opening of the urethra you should wash in a circular motion starting at the urethra and working outward
• Use each wipe only once
• Take the catheter out of the packaging and twist the lock to open
• Make sure to hold both ends of the catheter upwards to avoid spillage of the liquid inside the sleeve that covers the catheter
• If you use a urine bag you can simply connect the catheter to the urine bag to drain it
• Make sure that the catheter tip does not touch anything before you enter it into the urethra, if it does you must use a new catheter
• Touching the sink or your clothes or skin for example will contaminate the catheter and can potentially cause infection
• If you do not connect to a urine bag empty the liquid into the toilet
• Glide your fingers towards the drainage end to empty the last drops of liquid
• Hold your penis pointing upwards and close to your stomach. This will ease the insertion of the catheter as the natural S shape of the urethra will then change into a u-shape
• Provide a gentle pressure to the head of your penis in order to open up the urethra but be careful not to squeeze your penis as this may obstruct the passage of the catheter during insertion into the urethra
• To help insertion of the catheter it is important that you relax
• To control insertion softly squeeze the gripper indicated by the arrows while supporting your penis guide the tip of the catheter into the opening of the urethra
• Once the tip is inside the urethra make sure you hold your penis and the turquoise handle in the same hand
• With your other hand start inserting the catheter by pulling the sleeve towards the penis head
• As the catheter is protected from contamination by the dry sleeve you can take hold of the catheter at any point
• Insertion is easiest if you take hold of the sleeve, quite close to the penis head slowly and gently insert the catheter into your urethra
• It is normal that you feel resistance from the sphincter so be gentle 
• Continue to insert the catheter until it reaches your bladder and the urine starts to flow. Then continue for a few centimeters further
• When the flow stops move a little and straighten yourself up to make sure that the bladder is completely empty
• Withdraw the catheter slowly to ensure that you drain any remaining urine at the base of your bladder
• Once any additional flow of urine has finished slowly withdraw the remainder of the catheter
• Twist the lock to seal the catheter. Then put the catheter back into the packaging and close it by folding the flaps and sealing with the sticker
• You can dispose of the catheter and the packaging in your household rubbish
• Do not flush it down the toilet
• Wash your hands and you have completed the process
• Note: The catheterization procedure must always be carried out under guidance from a health care professional

Precautions

• If you experience symptoms of a urinary tract infection, or are unable to pass the catheter into the bladder, contact your healthcare professional
• Before using the device, carefully read the product labels and information accompanying the device including the instructions for use which contain additional safety information