{"product_id":"convatec-gentlecath™-air-hydrophilic-intermittent-catheters-male-female-tiemann-options-pack-of-30","title":"Convatec GentleCath™ Air Hydrophilic Female Intermittent Catheters – Pack of 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eGentleCath™ Air is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheter from Convatec\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for convenient, discreet self-catheterisation at home or while away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range incorporates Convatec's \u003cstrong\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the hydrophilic properties are integrated within the catheter material rather than relying on a conventional surface coating. This is designed to provide a smooth catheter surface with minimal sticking, residue or mess during catheterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air is available in \u003cstrong\u003eMale Straight\/Nelaton, Male Tiemann\/Coudé and Female\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations, with multiple Charrière (CH) sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll options in this listing are supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003ebox of 30 single-use intermittent catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale – Straight \/ Nelaton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | CH10 | Ref: 510600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | CH12 | Ref: 510601\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | CH14 | Ref: 510602\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrophilic intermittent urinary catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath™ Air by Convatec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrophilic properties integrated within the catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to minimise sticking and residue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and discreet design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for intermittent self-catheterisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale and female options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight\/Nelaton and Tiemann\/Coudé male options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple CH sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-use catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for hygienic handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale version incorporates an \u003cstrong\u003eeasy-to-handle protective sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale version includes an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated pure-water sachet for activation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResealable male packaging allows discreet disposal after use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Female V2.0 has a compact cosmetic-style case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale version includes an extended funnel for handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale AirCase™ cap can attach to the base during catheterisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVC-free female design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDEHP-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is GentleCath Air used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermittent urinary catheterisation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermittent catheterisation involves temporarily inserting a catheter through the urethra into the bladder to allow urine to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the bladder has emptied, the catheter is removed and discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new catheter is used for each catheterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermittent catheterisation may be recommended for people who are unable to empty their bladder completely because of conditions affecting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladder function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerve supply to the bladder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrinary retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinal cord function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurological conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther urological conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact catheter type, diameter and catheterisation frequency should be determined by an appropriate healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air incorporates Convatec's \u003cstrong\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith conventional hydrophilic catheters, the slippery surface is commonly created by applying a hydrophilic coating to the outside of the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith FeelClean Technology™, the hydrophilic properties are \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated into the catheter material itself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen activated, the catheter surface becomes slippery without relying on a traditional PVP hydrophilic surface coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technology is designed to help provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth catheter insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth catheter withdrawal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced sticking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal residue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess mess during catheterisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle contact with the urethra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGentleCath Air for Men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air for Men is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact male-length intermittent catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied in discreet, portable packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt incorporates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated pure-water activation sachet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtective handling sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResealable disposal pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour-coded catheter funnel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight\/Nelaton or Tiemann\/Coudé options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact pack is designed to fit easily into a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackpack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emaking it suitable for use both at home and away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntegrated pure-water sachet – Male version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air for Men includes a \u003cstrong\u003epure-water sachet inside the package\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening the catheter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurst the water sachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the water to activate FeelClean Technology™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the package according to Convatec's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the protective sleeve to handle and advance the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is therefore no need to carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLubricating gel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate catheter activation solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtective handling sleeve – Male version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air for Men has an \u003cstrong\u003eeasy-to-handle sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeve allows the catheter to be held and advanced while reducing unnecessary hand contact with the catheter shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps support a \u003cstrong\u003enon-touch catheterisation technique\u003c\/strong\u003e and reduces the risk of accidentally contaminating the catheter during insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResealable disposal pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter catheterisation, the male GentleCath Air catheter can be returned to its original pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch can then be \u003cstrong\u003eresealed for discreet disposal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be particularly useful when catheterising:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile travelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn public toilets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAway from home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMale Straight \/ Nelaton catheter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Male GentleCath Air options use a \u003cstrong\u003estraight\/Nelaton tip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Nelaton catheter has a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight catheter shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth rounded tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard tip type used by many people performing intermittent catheterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Male Straight range is available from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH08 to CH18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMale Tiemann \/ Coudé catheter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air is also available with a \u003cstrong\u003eTiemann\/Coudé tip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tiemann catheter has a slightly \u003cstrong\u003ecurved and tapered tip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of catheter may be recommended where passage of a straight catheter is difficult because of the individual's anatomy or urological condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Male Tiemann range is available from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH08 to CH18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tiemann\/Coudé catheter requires correct orientation during insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly use a Tiemann\/Coudé catheter if you have been advised and trained to use this catheter type by an appropriate healthcare professional.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not substitute a Tiemann catheter for a straight catheter simply because the CH size is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGentleCath Air for Women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air for Women is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact female intermittent catheter designed specifically for discreet self-catheterisation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current UK Female V2.0 range is available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact design is intended to resemble an everyday personal-care product rather than a conventional catheter package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull effective catheter length despite the compact case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong funnel for hygienic handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirCase™ cap that attaches to the base during use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortable design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVC-free construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDEHP-free construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecyclable case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact female AirCase™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Female GentleCath Air is contained in a compact \u003cstrong\u003eAirCase™\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap can attach to the base while catheterising, reducing the number of loose components that need to be managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is intended to provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscretion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasier use away from home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be carried discreetly in a handbag, pocket or travel kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding CH sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH means \u003cstrong\u003eCharrière\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly referred to as French gauge or Fr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt describes the \u003cstrong\u003eexternal diameter of the catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate external diameters are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH08 = 2.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH10 = 3.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH12 = 4.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH14 = 4.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH16 = 5.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH18 = 6.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA higher CH number indicates a wider catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use the exact CH size prescribed or recommended by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not change catheter size without appropriate clinical advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing between Straight and Tiemann\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor male users there are two tip configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight \/ Nelaton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight rounded tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard intermittent catheter configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for users who have been prescribed a straight catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiemann \/ Coudé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurved tapered tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for specific catheterisation requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires correct orientation during insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould only be used following appropriate professional assessment and training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter tip should not be changed without advice from the healthcare professional responsible for the user's bladder management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use GentleCath Air\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Convatec's Instructions for Use and the catheterisation technique taught by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact preparation differs between the Male and Female products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the catheter package is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the catheter according to the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Male version, burst the integrated water sachet to activate the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition yourself comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the urethral area according to your normal catheterisation routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle the catheter using the appropriate grip, sleeve or funnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently insert the catheter into the urethra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue until urine begins to flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the bladder to empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce urine flow has stopped, slowly withdraw the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf urine begins flowing again during withdrawal, pause and allow drainage to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the catheter completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of it appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever force the catheter against significant resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle use only\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleCath Air catheters are designed for \u003cstrong\u003eone catheterisation only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not clean the catheter for reuse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not reinsert a previously used catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not attempt to reactivate it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of the catheter appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a new sterile catheter for the next catheterisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eintermittent urinary catheterisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrophilic catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeelClean Technology™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale, Female and Male Tiemann options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Straight range: CH08–CH18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Tiemann range: CH08–CH18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale range: CH10–CH14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale catheter includes pure-water activation sachet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale catheter includes protective handling sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale version uses the compact AirCase™ design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack of 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only the catheter type and CH size prescribed or recommended for you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change catheter diameter without professional advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiemann\/Coudé catheters should only be used following appropriate instruction and training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use if the individual packaging is damaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not reuse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not force the catheter if significant resistance is encountered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek appropriate healthcare advice if catheterisation becomes persistently difficult or painful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistent bleeding, inability to catheterise, fever or other concerning urinary symptoms require appropriate clinical assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Convatec's Instructions for Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e GentleCath™ Air\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convatec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e FeelClean Technology™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale activation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated pure-water sachet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective insertion sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale tip options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight\/Nelaton and Tiemann\/Coudé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CH08–CH18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CH10, CH12 and CH14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact AirCase™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30 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