Intermittent catheter by Cure Medical.  The Cure Medical Cure Catheter is a relatively new product and is receiving great feedback.  It comes in both Female (6" long) and Male (16”) long.  It is DEHP and latex free. These sterile, single use catheters feature polished eyelets, tip options, and funnel ends. Cure Catheters are available by the each, box (30 units/box) and by the case (10 boxes/case). 

This catheter comes in the following French sizes which are identified by the associated product numbers:

Female Item #                      Male Item #
  F8    8 Fr.                              M8     8 Fr.
  F10   10 Fr.                           M10   10 Fr.
  F12   12 Fr.                           M12   12 Fr.
  F14   14 Fr.                           M14   14 Fr.
  F16   16 Fr.                           M16   16 Fr.

If you need assistance with any additional information for this product, please contact our Customer Service Department at 877-584-3562.

Intermittent catheter by Coloplast - Mentor.   Self-Cath Straight Tip with long funnel end, 16" long, 100% latex-free, sterile with fire-polished eyelets and a siliconized surface for smooth insertion. 

This catheter comes in the following French sizes which are identified by the associated product numbers:

Item # in straight packaging                            Item # in curved packaging

408    8 Fr.                                                      46012 Fr.

410   10 Fr.                                                     450   14 Fr.

412   12 Fr. 

414   14 Fr. 

416   16 Fr. 

418   18 Fr.

The company Mentor has recently been purchased by Coloplast.  The Mentor products you have trusted and used are still the same, only the packaging has changed to a new look.

If you need assistance with any additional information for this product, please contact our Customer Service Department at 877-584-3562.

An ostomy is a surgical procedure. When a part of the digestive system is diseased or damaged and not able to function normally, a hole is made in the abdomen and a portion of the small or large intestine is brought to the surface of the skin. This opening is known as the ostomy, and the end of the exposed intestine is known as the stoma. A colostomy and ileostomy are cared for in a similar manner with similar products.

When you have a colostomy or ileostomy, waste leaves the body through the stoma, the end of the intestine that is attached to the abdominal wall, instead of the anus. Since there is no muscle around the stoma, you are not able to control when waste or gas passes out of the body. An odor-proof plastic pouch (an ostomy pouch) surrounds the stoma to collect the waste. It is held to your skin with an adhesive. Pouching systems may be one-piece or two-piece.

In a two-piece system, the pouch and barrier (sometimes called a flange or wafer) are separate. The pouch contains a closing ring that attaches it to the barrier. This is generally a snap ring, similar to those found on food-storage containers. The barrier fits around the stoma and sticks to your skin.

In a one-piece system, the pouch and barrier are a single unit.

Other accessories may include:

Curved (convex) barriers, which conform better to some abdomens.

Ostomy belts, which help support the pouch.

Pouch covers, which conceal the pouch.

Skin barrier paste or seals, which fill in folds or skin irregularities of the abdomen to form a better seal.

Skin wipes or powders, which protect the skin under the barrier and around the stoma.

Tape, which supports the barrier and is used for waterproofing.

Tape remover, which makes removing the pouch easier.

Irrigation supplies.

You may contact At Home Medical with any questions/help regarding your product needs concerning your ostomy regimen.  A customer care  representative may be reached at info@athomemedical.com or toll-free at 877-584-3562.

Sterile Intermittent Catheterization technique may have been recommended by your physician as a way to reduce the occurrence of or prevent additional urinary tract infections.  There are several ways you may have been instructed to achieve sterile technique.  In general, sterile technique is using a new catheter for each catheterization.  Some are able to use a catheter alone but most require sterile lubricant packets or sterile insertion supplies.   Sterile insertion supplies include gloves, wipes or swabs, lubricant and a drape.

Following are different ways a sterile intermittent catheterization regimen may be met:

        Sterile intermittent catheter alone.

        Sterile intermittent catheter with sterile lubricant packet.

        Sterile intermittent catheter with sterile insertion supply packet.
        Closed system catheter which includes a pre-lubricated catheter inside a drainage bag.
        Closed system catheter which includes a pre-lubricated catheter inside a drainage bag along with
        the sterile insertion supplies. 

Your doctor will also recommend the frequency of your catheterization regimen, the French size (diameter) and any other specifics regarding the type of catheter you need.  You may contact At Home Medical with any questions/help regarding your product needs concerning your sterile intermittent catheterization regimen.  A customer care  representative may be reached at info@athomemedical.com or toll-free at 877-584-3562.

 
*Always consult your physician regarding your regimen, catheter size, type, etc.

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