Products realised 2006

Seat a Kid is the largest convertible potty trainer seat that I am aware of. It may be used by most children up to the age of 5 (and some who are older) either as a potty or as an adaptable toilet seat with steps and handles. The cost is £24.95. It is available from a charity, Fledglings, which sells products for children with special needs. For further information contact Fledglings. Tel: 0845 458 1124. Email: enquiries@fledglings.org.uk Website: www.fledglings.org.uk

This is continence underwear with a difference! CUI Wear is well established in the conventional underwear market, supplying to major high street retailers. They have recently launched a range of continence underwear for women, some with matching camisole tops.

For many years PromoCon has been asking manufacturers to design a range of products to 'fit this brief', pardon the pun!

At last a manufacturer that realises a woman with continence problems wants to wear the same feminine, sexy underwear that women without continence problems take for granted. Garments for men and children are also available.

For further information contact Cuiwear. Tel: 0800 279 2050.

Website: www.cuiwear.com

Tena Flex is now available in an extra large size 105 - 155cm in both the super and maxi absorbancies.

Tena Fix Pants Extra Small

SCA is also the only company I am aware of that sells x-small (up to 50cm) reusable stretch pants to hold bodyworn pants in place. These may be useful when assessing children for their suitability to use a shaped pad.

For further information contact SCA Hygiene. Tel: 08456 770680.

Website: www.tena.co.uk

Reusable Products for Baliatric Patients

(March 06)

There are a number of organisations and companies who will manufacture bespoke reusable continence products for patients who are clinically obese.

For further information contact the PromoCon office. Tel: 0161 214 5959.

Email:promocon@disabledliving.co.uk

Ladies Drop Down Briefs

(March 06)

	P & S Healthcare have introduced ladies drop-down briefs to their expanding product range. They are 100% cotton with a drop-down lace front panel, which will enable the wearer to use a female urinal or make ISC easier. For further information contact P & S Healthcare. Tel: 0115 9681188. Email: sales@pshealthcare.org.uk Website: www.pshealthcare.co.uk

The Whiz - A new Urinal on Prescription

(March 06)

The Whiz is a small, ingenious device designed to allow women to urinate while standing up, sitting down and without undressing.

The connecting tube, which is available in 10cm multiples, can be cut to any length so that urine can be directed into a receptacle or attached to a urine drainage bag.

For further information contact JBOL Ltd. Tel: 01865 240572.

Email: whiz@jbol.co.uk Website: www.jbol.co.uk

Paul Hartmann launches Moliflex

(March 06)

	Hartmann is pleased to launch new MoliFlex - a breathable continence care solution with an integral belt fastening. The soft, continuous MoliFlex belt provides simple and secure fixation whilst the Velcro fastenings enable MoliFlex to be opened and closed, without the loss of adhesion. The MoliFlex range comprises three absorbency levels, each with two sizing options - medium and large.

Hartmann is pleased to launch new MoliFlex - a breathable continence care solution with an integral belt fastening. The soft, continuous MoliFlex belt provides simple and secure fixation whilst the Velcro fastenings enable MoliFlex to be opened and closed, without the loss of adhesion. The MoliFlex range comprises three absorbency levels, each with two sizing options - medium and large.

For further information contact Paul Hartmann Ltd. Tel: 01706 363200.

Email:Corina.Plodeck@uk.hartmann.info Website: www.hartmann.co.uk

CliniMed Limited introduce the BioDerm Sheath

(May 06)

BioDerm is a revolutionary new approach, for the easy management of male urinary incontinence, that was used by NASA in their manned space program.

BioDerm uses remarkably thin hydrocolloid 'petals' to gently and securely adhere to the glans, reducing the risk of shaft damage and 'pop offs'.

BioDerm will stay in place for up to 3 days and removal is easy, by soaking in warm water. It is available on prescription.

For further information contact CliniMed. Tel: 01628 8501000

Website: www.bioderm.co.uk

This new design product aims to overcome the existing drawbacks of existing devices and ensures personal hygiene for those who find reaching difficult.

Buckingham Healthcare state, "Its research-led ergonomic shape helps those with limited dexterity. The rounded, soft and smooth design has a simple uncomplicated mechanism which grips the toilet tissue firmly and releases it cleanly, thus abolishing the need to touch the tissue after wiping. Works equally well with toilet tissue or wet wipes. The easywipe has been designed to be both simple to use and easy to keep clean. It is supplied with its own carry case and is latex free."

For further information contact Buckingham Healthcare. Tel: 02392 790 977.

Email:BuckinghamHealth@aol.com Website: www.buckinghamhealthcare.co.uk

Medoris are relatively new to the continence market and have designed products based on their personal knowledge of the gaps in products availability especially in the nursing home sector.

Their unique products include:

Washable Bed Pad with Drainage Bag Pocket

This bed pad has all the benefits of existing bedpads combined with the unique addition of a pocket to hold a 2 litre drainage bag for sheath and catheter bag users. For clients who use handheld urinals attached to drainage bags, the pocket can also accommodate some designs of urinal and the drainage bag.

Pyjamas for men

The pyjamas just look like conventional men's nightwear, however they have four poppers at the crotch area to enable a man who uses either a sheath or catheter to have the draining bag attached over the pyjama bottoms.

Ladies Nightgown

The pretty nightdresses have a double flap-over back to ensure dignity, however the difference with this nightdress is there is a button on each side of the neckline and an elastic loop at the hem, which can be fastened, bringing up the hem to aid toileting.

For further information contact Medoris. Tel: 01608 819219.

Email:sales@medoris.co.uk Website: www.medoris.co.uk

Drylife is a company that was established more than 25 years ago. Following the death of the founder, it stopped trading for a short while and is now trading again under new Management.

They have a range of plastic and rubber pants, terry towelling briefs and squares. For many healthcare professionals, suggesting the use of re-usable products such as these may seem like a backward step; however, it is important that people are aware of all the options for managing continence problems.

For further information contact Drylife. Tel: 0121 200 3336.

Email:info@drylife.co.uk Website: www.drylife.co.uk

Coloplast have recently launched two new products:

The Conveen Optima silicone Urisheath has five key features designed to offer men the confidence they need to carry on with everyday activities - comfortable to wear, easy to apply, anti-leak, balanced adhesive and discreet smart packaging. The packaging is so discreet, and easy to slip into a jacket or trouser pocket that no one would be aware of its existence.

Speedicath Complete is a new all-in-one system consisting of a ready-to-use Speedicath Catheter, a handy insertion guide and a one-litre urine collection bag.

For further information contact Coloplast. Tel: 01733 392000.

Website: www.coloplast.co.uk

The Intex catheter is a single-patient use catheter for women. The innovative aspect of this catheter is the handle mounted mirror, which makes introducing the catheter a clear and simple operation for the user. The handle itself is also designed to simplify the introduction of the catheter because it is moveable. This product will be available on FP10 from 1st August 2006.

For further information contact EMS Medical. Tel: 01453 839500.

Website: www.ems-medical.co.uk Email: info@ems-medical.co.uk

Opus Healthcare have a number of products, developed for Stoma patients, but useful to assist in the management of continence problems.

• SkinSafe - Non Sting Protective Film
• Lift Plus - Non Sting Medical Adhesive Remover
• Ultra Cleanse - No-Rinse Skin Cleanser
• AbsorbaGel - Odour Neutralising Solidifying Agent

For further details contact Opus Healthcare Ltd Tel: 01206 230741.

Website: www.opus-healthcare.co.uk

Using the Seldinger catheter introduction system to place the Foley urinary drainage catheter offers a number of advantages to both the clinician and patient

• Locates bladder with 18g hypodermic needle
• Three stage guide wire
• Balloon is flush to catheter shaft
• Soft and uniformly inflated balloon

For further details contact Mediplus. Tel: 01494 551200.

Website: www.mediplus.co.uk Email: help@mediplus.co.uk

The new 'Lille for men' disposable male guard offers an efficient solution for male bladder control. The contoured shape and textile backing ensures a more natural, discreet and comfortable fit.

For further information contact Tyco Healthcare. Tel: 01329 224041.

Website: www.tycohealthcare.co.uk

The Uri-drain system has been designed for men with urinary incontinence as an alternative to a sheath or absorbent pads.

Bullen Healthcare suggests that the Uri-drain system is particularly suitable for men with a retracted penis; however it is important that the patient is appropriately accessed.

For further information contact Bullen Healthcare. Tel: 0151 207 1239

Website: www.bullens.com Email: info@bullens.com

Ontex have introduced a shaped pad without waterproof backing (booster pad) to their Euron range of products, this may be particularly suitable for patients with faecal incontinence who may be currently using a rectangular pad or for those who require a greater absorbency from an all-in-one.

Ontex will replace their Euron Let Maxi and Euron Let Large with a new anatomical insert.

Also available is a new shaped product, Euron Flex Ultra, which has been designed to address the gap between the small and the larger shaped pads.

For further information contact Ontex. Tel: 01536 269744

Email: ontex@ontex.co.uk

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