Product Specifications
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Product Overview
Convatec Cure Medical Cure Twist T16k Cure M, an innovative solution designed to enhance the experience of individuals requiring intermittent catheterization. This state-of-the-art product combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, providing a reliable and comfortable option for those managing urinary conditions.
The Cure Twist T16k is engineered with precision to ensure optimal performance and ease of use. Its unique twist mechanism allows for effortless handling and insertion, making it an ideal choice for both first-time users and those with extensive experience in catheterization. The compact design ensures portability, allowing users to carry it discreetly and conveniently wherever they go.
Key Features:
- Ergonomic Design: The Cure Twist is designed to fit comfortably in your hand, reducing strain during use. Its intuitive shape allows for easy manipulation, ensuring a smooth and controlled insertion process.
- Twist Mechanism: The innovative twist mechanism simplifies the catheterization process. Users can easily twist the catheter into position, enhancing control and reducing the risk of accidental dislodgment.
- Smooth Catheter Surface: The catheter features a silky-smooth surface that minimizes friction during insertion, promoting a more comfortable experience. This design helps reduce the likelihood of irritation or discomfort.
- Sterile and Ready to Use: Each Cure Twist T16k comes pre-sterilized and individually packaged, ensuring maximum hygiene and safety. Users can trust that they are using a clean and safe product every time.
- Flexible Length Options: The Cure Twist is available in various lengths, catering to individual preferences and anatomical needs. This versatility ensures that users can find the perfect fit for their requirements.
- Latex-Free Material: Made from high-quality, latex-free materials, the Cure Twist is suitable for individuals with latex allergies, providing peace of mind without compromising on quality.
- Easy Disposal: The catheter is designed for single-use, making disposal simple and hygienic. Users can easily discard the catheter after use, promoting a clean and safe environment.
Use Suggestion:
The Convatec Cure Medical Cure Twist T16k Cure M is perfect for individuals who require intermittent catheterization due to medical conditions such as urinary retention or neurogenic bladder. It is ideal for use at home, at work, or while traveling. For optimal results, users are encouraged to maintain a clean and comfortable environment during catheterization. Always wash hands thoroughly before and after use, and ensure that the area is free from potential contaminants. By incorporating the Cure Twist into your daily routine, you can enjoy greater independence and confidence in managing your urinary health.
Instruction Guide to Clean Self-Intermittent Catheterization for Women Using the Cure Twist®
This educational material is provided by Convatec Continence Care in an effort to answer questions and address possible concerns about the intermittent catheterization process. By following the simple steps for clean self-intermittent catheterization, it is possible to quickly master the technique and make the process part of your daily routine for bladder management and urinary tract health.
Convatec Continence Care wishes to thank Anne Boisclair-Fahey, DNP, RN, CPNP, for writing this educational material. Her experience as a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPS) at Children's Minnesota Hospital, combined with over 20 years of clinical expertise in pediatric urology as a pediatric nurse practitioner, make her contribution to this instruction guide invaluable.
This instruction guide is not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider.
The Urinary System
The urinary system contains two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The kidneys filter the blood and produce urine. The urine travels from the kidneys down the ureters and into the bladder, where it is stored until emptied during urination or catheterization. The urethra is the tube that empties the urine out of the body.
When the bladder is full, the brain sends a signal down the spinal cord to the bladder, causing it to empty. For people with spinal cord issues, the signal from the bladder to the brain gets interrupted, making them unable to empty their bladder.
When people are unable to empty their bladder on their own, they are at risk for urinary tract infections, as well as incontinence or involuntary loss of urine. When urine stays in the bladder and is not emptied, bacteria can grow, causing infections, which can lead to illness. Research has shown that self-intermittent catheterization helps reduce urinary tract infections, control urinary leakage (incontinence) and prevent urinary tract damage.
Introduction to Self-Intermittent Catheterization
Intermittent catheterization is the periodic emptying of the bladder by the insertion of a hollow plastic tube (catheter) into the urethra, past the sphincter muscle and into the bladder. Urine then passes out of the bladder through the catheter.
Intermittent catheterization is used when a person is unable to empty her bladder. Medical conditions that often require intermittent catheterization include spinal cord injuries, spina bifida and multiple sclerosis, to name a few.
Intermittent catheterization must be done at regular intervals each day to keep the bladder healthy.
Your healthcare provider has recommended clean self-intermittent catheterization to help empty your bladder and keep your urinary system healthy. The attractive Cure Twist® Catheter may be an ideal option if discretion and convenience are important considerations.
How Often Should I Catheterize?
Your healthcare provider will let you know how often you will need to perform clean self-intermittent catheterization and the size of the catheter you will need. Normally, self-intermittent catheterization is performed every four hours starting when you wake up in the morning and continues every four hours until bedtime. Some people catheterize on a more frequent schedule. Most people who catheterize do not need catheterization at night. Your healthcare provider will let you know if you need catheterization at night.
Self-Intermittent Catheterization Instructions for Women
Most women who perform self-intermittent catheterization sit on the toilet.
(The shorter length Cure Twist® is ideal for this technique because the shorter catheter is less likely to touch the toilet). Other self-intermittent catheterization positions include sitting in a chair or wheelchair or lying down with pillows behind the back. Do what is most comfortable for you to pass the catheter into the urethra. Initially, you may want to use a mirror to help visualize the urethral opening where the catheter is inserted. It may take time for you to locate the proper opening. Eventually, most women learn to catheterize by touch and feel.
1. Before you begin, gather the following materials: Cure Twist® catheter in a sealed package.
Something to cleanse the area:
Soap, water and a washcloth or unscented disposable wipes.
A container to collect the urine if not cathing while sitting on a toilet.
Hand towel.
2. Inspect catheter before use. If catheter or package is damaged, do not use.
3. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, or if not available, use an antibacterial hand cleaner.
4. Lay out the equipment so it is within easy reach.
Remove the easy, twist-off cap on the Cure Twist® catheter package.
5. Position yourself comfortably. Arrange clothing out of the way. If sitting on the toilet, spread your legs far apart. If lying down, bend knees and place your heels together in a "frog-like" position (shown).
6. Using the non-dominant hand, separate the labia with the thumb and forefinger to locate the urethra.
7. With the labia separated, wash the urethral area from front to back thoroughly with soap, water and washcloth or unscented disposable wipe. Never go back and forth over the urethral opening. Repeat washing from front to back with the different areas of the washcloth or disposable wipe.
Self-Intermittent Catheterization Instructions for Women Continued
8. With your dominant hand, insert the Cure Twist® gently into the urethral opening (shown). Continue to insert the catheter about 2 inches until urine begins to flow. If sitting on the toilet the urine can drain into the toilet. If lying down, place the funnel end of the catheter into a container to collect the urine. Hold it in place until urine stops flowing.
9. When urine stops flowing, slowly rotate the Cure Twist® catheter between your fingers while withdrawing it. If urine starts to flow again, stop withdrawing the catheter and let the urine drain. When the bladder is empty, finish removing the catheter.
