GentleCath Glide Men’s Intermittent Catheter is a hydrophilic PVC urinary catheter designed for intermittent bladder drainage, with a low-friction surface to support smooth insertion and withdrawal. The hydrophilic coating activates with the included sterile water sachet, and a no-touch sleeve allows users or caregivers to guide the catheter without handling the tube surface directly. A rounded tip and staggered fire-polished eyelets are shaped to help limit urethral irritation during insertion and removal.
The catheter is 16 inches in male length and available in French sizes 8 through 18 with straight or coude tips identified on a color-coded funnel. The funnel can connect to urine collection bags when a bag is recommended. Compact packaging supports discreet carrying and storage at home, work, or while traveling. Additional male and female catheters are available for users who need different lengths, configurations, or systems.
Features and Benefits
- Hydrophilic surface with FeelClean technology to support low-friction use
- Sterile water sachet in each pack for in-package activation
- No-touch handling sleeve to help reduce contact with the catheter surface
- Rounded tip and fire-polished staggered eyelets for urethral comfort
- Compact packaging for discreet storage and travel
- Straight and coude tip options across key French sizes
Use and Care
- Wash hands and cleanse the genital area
- Open the sterile package as directed
- Activate the hydrophilic surface with the water sachet in the pack
- Hold the penis upright and insert the catheter slowly until urine flows
- Advance slightly to help empty the bladder fully
- Withdraw the catheter slowly, pausing if urine resumes
- Discard the catheter after one use following local guidance
- Wash hands again after the procedure
Product Specifications
- Brand: GentleCath
- Sub-brand: Glide
- Manufacturer: ConvaTec
- Product numbers: 421564–421569, 421907–421912
- French sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
- Length: 16 inches
- Tip types: straight and coude
- Material: hydrophilic PVC, DEHP-free
- Usage: single-use intermittent catheter
- User: adult male
- Sterility: sterile
- Eyelets: two staggered fire-polished drainage eyes
- No-touch sleeve: included
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FeelClean technology do?
FeelClean technology is designed to keep the hydrophilic surface hydrated and to limit sticky residue, which can support more comfortable removal compared with standard coated catheters.
Is GentleCath Glide reusable?
No. GentleCath Glide is supplied as a sterile single-use catheter and should be discarded after one catheterization, following the instructions for use and local disposal guidance.
Manuals and Documents
User Guide provides product information, safety details, and an overview of intermittent catheterization steps.
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