Products realised 2007

The Savanah Splash Sentry, clips to a toilet bowl, a raised seat or a toilet frame with a peg-like action. The splash-guard deflects urine down into the toilet bowl, preventing embarrassing and unhygienic accidents. The design ensures that it can be easily installed and removed to enable a person to use the product on any toilet.

The Selfwipe Toilet Aid is for those who have difficulties cleaning themselves after toileting. The unique finger-shaped tip allows pressure to be applied in precise locations and the SelfWipe features an easy-to-use release button, just release to drop the used tissue into the toilet. Includes a roller handle for toilet tissue for complete one-handed use.

For more information contact Homecraft Tel: 0802 423305

Web: www.homecraft-roylan.com  

At PromoCon we get many enquiries from healthcare professionals to ask if Vernagel (for solidifying urine) is available on FP10 and if so what information has to be written on the prescription. To address this issue Vernacare have recently produced an information leaflet which is in the format of a prescription sheet with all the appropriate information for Patients, Doctors/GP and Pharmacists

For copies of the information leaflets contact Vernacare Tel: 01204 529494

NHS Logistics have awarded the following companies a ‘Framework Agreement’ to supply re-usable continence products until May 2009.

Abena • CUI Wear • EMS Medical • Lees Newsome • Medoris • P&S Healthcare • Robinson Healthcare •
Shellmark • Synergy Healthcare • Tyco(Ganmil) • Vernacare

Bard has launched a ‘tape-free’ Foley stabilization device into the UK called StatLock ® Foley. The device is designed to reduce catheter movement, to minimize accidental catheter dislodgements and to maximize patients’ comfort by eliminating circumferential compression and alleviating traction of urethral catheters.

For more information contact Bard Tel: 01293 527888  

Tena has launched its new FeelDry ™ upgrade across the moderate to heavy product range.
• Tena Comfort • Tena Flex • Tena Slip • Tena Pants

The products offer more comfort and security, drier protection, less intimate skincare needed, less moisture on the skin and better skin integrity.

For further information contact Tena 01582 677400.

Web: www.tena.co.uk

Cathejell is a Teleflex Medical product. It is a single use, sterile catheter lubricant gel. Cathejell combines Lidocaine and Chlorhexidine combined to offer the medical practitioner a catheter lubricating gel which may reduce pain on catheterization and also prevent the onset of urinary tract infection which might otherwise have resulted from the overall procedure. This product is available of FP10

For further information contact either Teleflex Medical: 01494 555706

or CliniSupplies Tel: 020 8863 4168.

Web: www.clinisupplies.co.uk

Patients keeping a bladder diary frequently resort to using inappropriate kitchen measuring cups. These are not always accurate and the capacity is not always sufficient. Providing patients with solid receptacles of sufficient capacity and accuracy is inconvenient.

To overcome these difficulties Life-Tech has developed the FOLDaCUP collapsible measuring cup. It is supplied folded in a flat envelope suitable for mailing with a bladder diary

For further information contact Genesis Medical Ltd. Tel: 020 7284 2824.

Email: info@genmedhealth.com

The Loo Stool is an adjustable aid to better bowel action, designed to fit any toilet facility. The stool allows an individual to achieve a natural squat posture whilst sitting.

For more information contact Thoughtful products Tel: 01483 224653.
Web: www.thoughtfulproducts.co.uk  

A new company to the UK continence market is Dobra Healthcare. They have recently launched Simplicity, a new collection system for the management of male urinary incontinence. Simplicity is designed to use with your usual sheath. The collection pouch has a capacity of 400ml which can be easily emptied into the toilet by twisting the blue valve and applying gentle upward hand pressure on the pouch.

For more information contact Dobra Healthcare Tel: 08452 235245
or email: sales@dobrahealthcare.com  

Abena have recently introduced the Abri-Flex Special Pant to their range of disposable continence products. The pant has been specifically designed for users to fit their particular body contour or to be used during intense physical activity as this may require a product with an alternative shape and ultimate elastication.

For more information contact Abena. Tel: 02476 637663 or
email: abena@abena.co.uk 

For more information contact Bullen Healthcare Tel: 0800 888501
www.bullens.com 

For more information contact Kim Rankin, Marketing Manager Tel: 01706 363200
or email: kim.rankin@uk.hartmann.info 

For more information contact Tyco Healthcare.
Tel: 01329 224000 www.tycohealthcare.co.uk  

For more information contact www.beambridgemedical.com
 

For more information contact ProSys International Limited
Tel: 01737 221611

New Clear Advantage with Aloe offers all the trusted benefits of the original Clear Advantage Sheaths, plus a softer, more flexible silicone in three sheath styles. This new generation of products brings security and peace of mind within reach for many men, including those who were previously hard-to-fit.

For more information contact Rochester Medical Telephone:- 01903 875055  

The Uflow meter male peak flow device is a portable, accurate and reliable gauge for the detection of lower urinary tract symptoms. It is easy for the patient to use and allows males the ability to monitor their urine flow in the privacy of their own home to help identify prostate disorders early.

For more information contact MDTI www.mdti.co.uk
Telephone:- 01902 778380  

The Peristeen Anal Irrigation System is the only anal irrigation system available on prescription. It has been specially designed to make it portable and easy to use, which offers independence and a sense of confidence to the user. It can be used by people with a variety of bowel problems.

For more information contact www.charter-healthcare.co.uk
Telephone:- 01733 392000  

Comforts by Cottons are a comprehensive range of liners and pads suitable for light to moderate bladder weakness. They are incredibly comfortable to use (which you’d expect with the natural cotton coversheet). Comforts are also hypo-allergenic, making them ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. Each liner and pad has a special absorbent core which absorbs liquid and help minimise odours. They are designed to be discreet when used. Comforts are available in a range of absorbencies, from ‘light pads’ for light bladder flow to ‘Super Plus’ for overnight use.

Available from Boots – for Comforts Customer Care telephone:- 01224 335810  

UltraSmooth is the latest new development from Peak Medical. The UltraSmooth hydrophilic coated nelaton catheter incorporates the latest technologies to provide optimum smoothness and comfort. The two laterally opposed eyes are formulated using a special heat process which provides the smoothest eyes available in any intermittent catheter today. This feature offers your patients noticeable comfort on both insertion and removal. The durable and efficiently stable hydrophilic coating provides an extremely lubricous medium which does not ‘dry out’ upon removal and may therefore help to reduce the risk of device-associated infections.

For more information contact Peak Medical – 0800 652 0424
 

Clothing designed for the special care needs of the elderly and Disabled. Clever designs overcome some of the awkward constructions of conventional garments making them functional and practical without losing the quality, style and ordinary appearance of the clothing. Incorporates smart materials such as magnets, Velcro and special fabrics.

For more information contact Adaptawear, www.adaptawear.co.uk
Telephone:- 0121 707 7007  

New single sized urinal. Actively reduces cross contamination and optimizes safety, odour control, comfort and convenience. Has a transparent bag for easy viewing/observation, graduated measuring scale, strong integrated handle, ergonomically designed neck, dipstix reservoir, and hygienic non-return valve.

For more information contact Unomedical, www.unomedical.com
Telephone:- 01527 587700  

For men with light to medium incontinence. Available in 2 different absorption capacities - 450 ml and 700 ml. Features a self-adhesive strip and can be easily positioned in close fitting underwear.

For further information contact:-  Abena UK Ltd, www.abena.co.uk
Telephone:-  024 7663 7663 

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