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Introducing the Next Generation of Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheters

You should feel confident knowing you are cathing with products designed for safety and ease of use.

Only GentleCath™ Glide has FeelClean™ Technology which is designed for a faster, cleaner and more comfortable cathing experience.

Experience GentleCath™

Try a free sample today, contact the GentleCath me+™ team at 1-800-422-8811 or email GC-US@convatec.com

How do GentleCath™ Glide catheters help make cathing easier?

  • Smooth, slippery surface - a low friction hydrophilic catheter. The smooth, slippery surface is designed to make cathing easier.
  • Less mess and residue - FeelClean™ Technology. The catheter is made with unique technology designed to reduce the residuals and mess left behind by cathing so you can worry less about getting residue on your clothes, hands and body.
  • Catheter contamination prevention - a no-touch handling sleeve. GentleCath™ Glide catheters have a no-touch handling sleeve to help prevent contamination of the catheter with bacteria from the hands.1,2
  • Speed and discretion - quick lubrication. GentleCath™  Glide catheters are ready to use with no unnecessary delay. You can start cathing as soon as you break the water sachet and wet the length of the catheter so it can be used quickly and discretely.
  • Made without the use of DEHP*
 

Instant Activation

No Sticky Residue

Less Extracted Residue 3

90% of patients rated GentleCath™ Glide better than their usual catheter for comfort during use 4

About ConvaTec

 

ConvaTec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions, with leading market positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care, and infusion devices. ConvaTec’s products provide a range of clinical and economic benefits including infection prevention, protection of at-risk skin, improved patient outcomes and reduced total cost of care. ConvaTec has 9,400 employees and does business in more than 100 countries. ® / TM indicates trademarks of ConvaTec Inc. and Unomedical a/s (as applicable). ©2021 ConvaTec Inc.

 

References:
1. 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.
2. Charbonneau-Smith R. No-touch catheterization and infection rates in a select spinal cord injured population. Rehabilitation Nursing 1993;18(5):296 -299, 305. 
3. WHRI4930 TA565 GentleCath™ Glide Residuals. Data on file.
4. Study U378 GentleCath™ Glide Final Report (n=39). Data on file.

 

*DEHP (di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) is used to soften PVC plastic and is suspected to reduce fertility.