ConvaTec GentleCath Male Hydrophilic Urinary Catheter With Water Sachet

Features of GentleCath Hydrophilic Catheter for Male

• This catheter is hydrophilic polymer coated that reacts with water to create a smooth, slippery coating on the surface of the catheter
• This intermittent catheter reduces the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI's)
• Eliminates residual urine
• Prevents the bladder from over filling
• Gives independence
• Features a no-touch handling strip which allows you to catheterize without touching the catheter
• This no-touch catheterization is designed to help prevent bladder infections

GentleCath Hydrophilic Male Catheter User Manual
 

What to buy with ConvaTec GentleCath Male Urinary Catheter?

• Flexible Inspection Mirror
• E-Z Lubricating Jelly With Flip-Top Tube
• Graham-Field Tube/Catheter Clamp

How to use GentleCath Hydrophilic Urinary Male Catheter?

1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
2. Withdraw the foreskin and wash the penis with water
3. Break the sterile water sachet Then let the water run down into the package
4. To activate the hydrophilic coating, make sure the catheter is soaked in water for at least 15 seconds. Open the package by peeling the tabs on the connector side.
5. Hold your penis upward towards your stomach. This will make it easier to guide the catheter into your bladder. Do not squeeze your penis too hard as this can block the opening of the urethra.
6. Using the "no touch" blue handling strip, slide the catheter slowly and smoothly into the opening of your urethra and into your bladder until the urine starts to flow. Make sure the funnel end is pointing into a container.
7. When the urine starts to flow, push the catheter in a little (one completely, remove or two cms/half an inch) to make sure that it is fully inside the bladder
8. To make sure the bladder is emptied completely, remove the catheter slowly and stop if more urine starts to flow

Note: When the bladder is empty withdraw the catheter slowly. Discard the catheter after use. Wash your hands