Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
ConvaTec GentleCath Glide is a single‑use hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheter intended for adult male intermittent catheterisation. This specific variant is the 14 Fr coude (curved) tip in the 16" male length and is supplied as 30 individually sealed catheters in an outer carton (Box/30). It is suitable for users or caregivers who have been prescribed intermittent catheterisation and require a coude tip configuration.
Specifications
- Product: GentleCath Glide hydrophilic intermittent catheter, male coude tip.
- Size: 14 French (14 Fr).
- Length: 16 inches (male length).
- Pack configuration: 30 catheters per outer carton (Box/30).
- Material/finish: hydrophilic PVC / hydrophilic-coated PVC (manufacturer/retailer specification).
- Single-use: sterile, disposable; intended for one catheterisation only.
- In-pack activation: each individual pouch contains a sterile water sachet to activate the hydrophilic surface.
- Handling: includes an integrated no‑touch sleeve and a colour-coded funnel/connector for size identification.
What is included
- 30 individually sealed sterile catheters in an outer carton (Box/30).
- Manufacturer instruction leaflet (one leaflet included with the box as shown in product images).
- Sterile water sachet in each individual catheter pouch (for hydrophilic activation).
- Note: no external drainage bag or additional accessories are assumed included unless explicitly listed in the order.
Condition and packaging
- Product is sold new and factory-packed as a box of 30; the supplied photograph shows the outer carton and single items displayed for illustration.
- Unless otherwise stated in the seller listing, items will be shipped as sealed boxes; single unpacked/display samples in photos are for representation only.
Usage notes
- Activate the hydrophilic surface using the sterile water sachet inside each catheter pouch immediately before use as directed by the manufacturer.
- Follow the included instructions and your prescriber's guidance for sterile technique and disposal after a single use.
Limitations and who this is NOT suitable for
- Intended for intermittent catheterisation only. If you require a closed collection system, indwelling catheter, or a different tip/length/size, choose the appropriate product variant.
- Not for reuse. Do not attempt to reprocess or reuse these single‑use sterile catheters.
Warnings
- This is a regulated medical device; use only as directed and under the recommendation of a healthcare professional.
- If you require documentation of lot/expiry or need sealed single-unit retail packaging, confirm with the seller prior to purchase (lot/expiry / serial data are unit‑specific and not shown here).
