Convatec GentleCath Hydrophilic Urinary Catheter, Male, with Water Sachet and Insertion Kit, Straight, 18Fr, 15.7", EA/1, BX/10

Convatec GentleCath Hydrophilic Urinary Catheter, Male, with Water Sachet and Insertion Kit, Straight, 18Fr, 15.7", EA/1, BX/10

The Convatec GentleCath hydrophilic urinary catheter is a male straight catheter with a water sachet and insertion kit. It fits buyers who want a more self-contained catheterization setup, with prep supplies included and a handling strip that helps limit hand contact with the catheter. This sterile option includes an 18Fr catheter and a 15.7 inch length.

Good Fit For

• Male intermittent catheterization routines that benefit from included prep supplies
• Workflows where a no-touch handling approach is preferred
• Setups that need a collection bag, gloves, underpad, and antiseptic pad in one kit

Key Features

• Hydrophilic urinary catheter for male use
• Straight tip format for buyers selecting this catheter style
• In-pack sterile water sachet activates the coating during preparation
• Handling strip supports no-touch catheter handling to help reduce hand contact
• Insertion kit adds an underpad, exam gloves, collection bag, and antiseptic pad for a more complete setup
• Wall attachment supports storage during hand washing and preparation

Applications and Usage

• Intermittent catheterization using a straight male hydrophilic catheter
• Preparation and catheterization with the included sterile water sachet
• Hand-washing and setup workflows where wall attachment storage is helpful
• Catheterization routines that use an underpad, gloves, collection bag, and antiseptic pad

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4 X 1 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is specified for male use and a straight catheter preference.
• The included insertion kit may help streamline preparation by bundling several needed supplies.
• Buyers should confirm that 18Fr and 15.7 inch match their prescribed catheter size and format.

FAQ

• Does this catheter include supplies for preparation and catheterization? Yes. The insertion kit includes an underpad, one pair of exam gloves, a collection bag, and an antiseptic pad, along with a sterile water sachet.
• How is the hydrophilic coating activated? The catheter includes an in-pack sterile water sachet to activate the coating during preparation.
• Is this a touchless or reduced-touch catheter option? The GentleCath Hydrophilic catheter uses a handling strip so you can catheterize without touching the catheter directly.
• What catheter style and size is this? This is a straight male urinary catheter in 18Fr with a 15.7 inch length.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This catheter is sterile.

From Convatec.