Cure Medical manufactures traditional and innovative intermittent catheters of exceptional quality and value. They always feature smooth, polished eyelets and are not made with potentially harmful chemicals such as DEHP* /DINP, BPA, or NR-Latex. Additionally, Cure Medical supports medical research.
Features
- Length: 16 Inch
- Tip Type: Straight Tip
- Smooth, Fire Polished Eyelets
- Designed for full to limited dexterity
- Convatec Supports Medical Research
- Collection Type: 1000 mL Collection Bag
- Not made with DEHP/DINP, BPA, or NR-Latex
- Reinforced Finger Loops in the package enable easy opening
- Tip Advancing Technology with Gripper Arrow and a unique Support Band
- Perforations in the collection bag help create an opening for easy draining
Cure Dextra Closed System Benefits
The unique Cure Dextra is an upgrade to a traditional closed system. Proprietary features help make the Cure Dextra easy to use – so individuals with limited dexterity can advance toward increased independence.
- Reinforced Finger Loops in the package enable easy opening.
- A Support Band on the back of the 1000 ml collection bag enables stability and controlled use.
- Tip Advancing Technology moves the pre-lubricated catheter out of the bag into the body without contact.
- A Gripper Arrow makes it easy to advance the catheter with each full forward stroke. The catheter does not retract with the full back stroke.
Introduction to Self-Intermittent Catheterization
Self-intermittent catheterization is the periodic emptying of the bladder by the insertion of a hollow plastic tube (catheter) into the urethra, past the sphincter muscles and into the bladder. Urine then passes out of the bladder through the catheter. Self-intermittent catheterization is used when a person is unable to empty his bladder himself. Medical conditions that often require self-intermittent catheterization include spinal cord injuries, spina bifida or multiple sclerosis, just to name a few. Self-intermittent catheterization must be done at regular intervals each day to keep the bladder healthy.
FAQ's
What is Sterile Self-Intermittent Catheterization?
Self-intermittent catheterization is normally performed as a clean technique, meaning gloves are not used, and the catheter can be held with bare, clean hands. However, your healthcare provider has recommended sterile self-intermittent catheterization to help empty your bladder, keep your urinary system healthy and reduce urinary tract infections.
Sterile self-intermittent catheterization typically means that sterile gloves must be worn and the catheter is not touched, keeping it sterile. However, with the Cure Dextra, sterile catheterization is performed without the need for gloves. The catheter is enclosed in a sterile bag and protected from the bacteria on the urethral opening by the Cure Dextra introducer tip. It is inserted into the body without contact. Then the catheter is advanced into the body by sliding the double ended Gripper Arrow forward and back using full strokes. This allows the user to perform sterile self-intermittent catheterization without touching the catheter.
How Often Should I Catheterize?
Your healthcare provider will let you know how often you will need to perform sterile self-intermittent catheterization and the size of the catheter you will need. Normally, sterile 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.
Catheter Size Guide: To aid in product selection, the color of the stopper end corresponds to FR size.
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