ConvaTec GentleCath Straight Tip Male Intermittent PVC Urinary Catheter

How to use ConvaTec GentleCath Urinary Catheter?

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Withdraw the foreskin and wash the penis with soap and water.
• Peel open the package.
• Lubricate the catheter with water-soluble lubricant.
• Take the pre-lubricated catheter out from the package.
• Choose the position that is most comfortable.
• Hold penis up toward your stomach. Do not squeeze penis, as this can block the opening. 
• Straight Tip: Slide catheter slowly into the opening of urethra and into bladder until urine starts to flow.
• Point penis and the funnel end of the catheter down towards container.
• When the urine starts to flow, push the catheter in one or two cm to make sure that it is fully inside the bladder.
• To make sure bladder is emptied completely, remove the catheter slowly and stop if more urine starts to flow.
• When the bladder is empty, hold penis up toward stomach again and withdraw the catheter slowly. If uncircumsized, pull foreskin forward.
• Discard catheter after use.
• Wash hands.
  NOTE: Healthcare professionals use aseptic technique

Cautions:

• Check the catheters integrity prior to insertion.
• Select a replacement catheter if required.
• Do not use if package has been previously opened or damaged.
• Do not touch the catheter tip before insertion.
• If there is no urine flow or other complications occur (e.g. pain, difficult insertion or removal, bleeding, signs of urinary tract infection or discharge) please consult a healthcare professional.
• After incorrect insertion, catheters must be discarded and not re-used. A new catheter should be selected. Used catheters should always be discarded

What to buy with ConvaTec Straight Tip Male Intermittent Catheter?

• E-Z Lubricating Jelly With Flip-Top Tube
• Sammons Preston Flexible Inspection Mirror
• ConvaTec Flexi Trak Urological Anchoring Device

What is Intermittent Catheterization?

• Indicated for routine short-term drainage of the bladder, the catheter is inserted through the urethra
• Length: 15.9" (405mm)