Are you sometimes feeling “stuck” or frustrated determining which catheter is best for your unique needs? Have you been resorting to a less expensive intermittent catheter that you are used to and more familiar with for fear of taking a risk to try something new? Sometimes, it is easier to just put up with the mess that has become the routine instead of opting for something that might be uncomfortable or not work for you. GentleCath™ Glide catheters with FeelClean™ Technology will challenge everything you know about hydrophilic-coated intermittent catheters!
GentleCath™ has developed a solution and designed their GentleCath™ Glide catheters with innovative and advanced technology to transform their users’ intermittent catheterization experience. GentleCath™ Glide catheters with FeelClean™ Technology are designed to finally offer a clean and comfortable catheterization experience without the messiness, drying out, and sticky situations.
What is FeelClean™ Technology?
Convatec developed FeelClean™ Technology for their GentleCath™ Glide intermittent catheters and are the only intermittent catheters with this advanced technology. As the GentleCath™ Glide catheters are manufactured, the FeelClean™ Technology additive is embedded into the catheter material itself. In contrast, traditional hydrophilic catheters are dipped into a cured surface coating. GentleCath™ Glide catheters’ hydrophilic properties are in every part of the tube’s material.
What Are the Benefits of FeelClean™ Technology?
Hydrophilic Properties Are Maintained
GentleCath™ Glide catheters can maintain their hydrophilic properties because of this FeelClean™ Technology. The entire catheter, from tip to end, is embedded with this innovative technology to maintain its hydrophilic properties within a wet environment for a smooth and comfortable catheterization experience.*
Activation is Instant
With FeelClean™ Technology, there is no need to wait for the GentleCath™ Glide catheters to be activated. Some other catheters with a hydrophilic coating on their surface need to soak before they are fully hydrated and ready to use. GentleCath™ Glide catheters with FeelClean™ Technology are ready to use as soon as you need them so they can be used quickly and discreetly.
No Sticking and Won’t Dry Out
Because of the FeelClean™ Technology embedded into the actual catheter material, GentleCath™ Glide catheters won’t dry out or become sticky. The catheter remains smooth for the entire catheterization process from start to finish for maximum comfort. With FeelClean™ Technology, it takes 39% less force to start removing than the leading coated catheter.**
Minimal Mess and Residue
Worrying about mess and residue getting on your hands, body, and clothes during intermittent catheterization is a thing of the past with FeelClean™ Technology. Convatec has taken the extra effort to test their GentleCath™ Glide catheters, and their findings have resulted in less residue left behind than competitive products. FeelClean™ Technology locks in the hydrophilic properties and doesn’t require a coating, so users can enjoy a more comfortable catheterization experience without the mess and residue left behind. 2
PVP and DEHP-free
You can feel confident using the GentleCath™ Glide Catheters because they are not made without the use of PVP or DEHP. PVP is used in glues and makes surfaces sticky when they dry out. DEHP (di(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate) is often used as a plastic softener and has been linked to reducing fertility.
Better Hygiene
With a no-touch handling sleeve, the GentleCath™ Glide enables better hygiene. Cross-contamination of the catheter is prevented since this sleeve protects bacteria from the hands.
Watch How FeelClean™ Technology Works
Enroll in the GentleCath™ me+ Program
Many questions arise during your catheterization journey, and that is precisely why Convatec created the GentleCath™ me+ Program. This program provides support for intermittent catheter users at no cost. The program has many benefits, including video trainers, personalized product sampling, connecting with a team of nurses for specific questions and advice, and so much more.
Learn about the complimentary GentleCath™ me+ Program, how to enroll, and more by clicking the button below.
We are proud to offer GentleCath Glide catheters with FeelClean Technology at Personally Delivered. If you have any questions about these or any other intermittent catheters we carry, our friendly, knowledgeable, and caring Product Experts are just a phone call away and ready to assist.
Remember, your catheterization experience should never be uncomfortable. With GentleCath FeelClean Technology, you will have less of a mess, no more sticky situations, and get back to doing the things that bring you joy.
GentleCath™ Glide Catheters with FeelClean™ Technology
*Maintains hydrophilic properties within a moist environment.
**In-vitro Data on File.
References:
1. Study U378 GentleCath Glide Final Report (n=39). Data on file.
2. WHRI4930 TA565 GentleCath Glide Residuals. Data on file.
