Gentlecath Glide Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, 14fr, Coude 30/Bx

Why Choose GentleCath Glide Hydrophilic Coudé Tip Intermittent Catheter 14Fr

The GentleCath Glide Coudé combines two independent clinical specifications — hydrophilic coating and coudé tip — that address two distinct catheterisation challenges that frequently co-occur in the same patient. Coudé tip is required when urethral anatomy prevents straight-tip passage; this typically occurs in male users with BPH-related prostatic angulation, where the enlarged prostate creates a curved urethral path that deflects straight-tip catheters. Hydrophilic coating is the standard-of-care selection for regular intermittent catheterisation users because it reduces urethral friction and mucosal trauma compared with uncoated or standard lubricated catheters — particularly relevant over the long-term daily catheterisation schedules that BPH urinary retention patients follow. The coudé tip path through the male urethra is longer and more mechanically demanding than straight catheterisation, making the friction reduction from hydrophilic coating proportionally more beneficial on the coudé insertion path than on a straight catheter. The GentleCath Glide pre-activated ready-to-use format delivers consistent hydrophilic lubricity without preparation variability. 14Fr — confirm length and gender configuration by exact SKU. 30 per box. Use under healthcare provider direction.

Key Features

✔ Coudé tip for intermittent catheterisation past prostatic or urethral angular obstruction

✔ GentleCath Glide pre-activated hydrophilic coating for consistent friction reduction

✔ 14Fr catheter calibre for moderate urethral trauma reduction on the coudé path

✔ Ready-to-use — no sachet activation or pre-soaking required

✔ Single-use sterile — 30 per box

✔ Confirm length and gender configuration by exact SKU

Benefits

✔ Coudé tip enables intermittent self-catheterisation for users where straight-tip fails

✔ Hydrophilic coating reduces urethral friction along the longer coudé insertion path

✔ Pre-activated Glide format ensures consistent lubricity at every use

✔ 30-count box provides 2–3 weeks of daily catheterisation supply

✔ Combines coudé access and hydrophilic comfort in a single ready-to-use product

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Male BPH urinary retention requiring scheduled intermittent catheterisation with coudé tip

✔ Urethral stricture or post-surgical anatomy requiring coudé deflection for intermittent use

✔ Long-term intermittent catheterisation users with coudé indication needing hydrophilic comfort

✔ Transition from uncoated coudé catheters to hydrophilic coudé for improved urethral comfort

✔ Home-care and clinic supply for 14Fr coudé hydrophilic intermittent catheter users

Usage & Care

GentleCath Glide is pre-activated — open the package and insert immediately without additional preparation. Coudé tip catheterisation requires trained technique — orient the indicator dot anteriorly for correct tip deflection past the prostatic angulation. Insert using clean or sterile technique as directed. Drain completely before removing. Dispose of the single-use catheter — do not reuse. Confirm length and gender configuration by exact SKU before dispensing. Consult a healthcare provider if haematuria, burning, fever, or other symptoms develop.