Incontinence and Urological Supplies
Providing Incontinence and Urological Supplies is one of those services an HME business can offer to make a real difference in patients’ lives. Between those two related categories, these solutions help patients manage a wide variety of conditions by which they often feel embarrassed or stigmatized. This is where the care side of the business pays massive dividends for both patient and provider.
Just looking at urinary incontinence alone, the numbers are considerable: there are roughly 33 million men and women in the United States suffering from overactive bladders, according to the Urology Care Foundation. This means HME providers have an excellent opportunity to help patients with this problem while growing their revenue base.
The big challenge lies in service and getting the word out. A big problem with incontinence is many sufferers know little about their ailment and go through many products trying to find a way to solve their problem. The National Association for Continence said that the average wait time between symptoms and getting a diagnosis for incontinence is over six years.
A key way to help with that is to offer a website where patients can purchase online with home delivery. In the store, providers should maintain a private area that takes the consultation off the floor, and staff should be trained in providing service that focuses on discretion and compassion.
And, of course, also pivotal in running a successful incontinence and urological supply business is understanding the myriad products available and how they relate to your customers. Here is a sampling of items currently on the market:
Convatec
GentleCath Air for Men
GentleCath Air intermittent catheters for
men have many features that make them
easy and comfortable to use, whether
at home or on the go. The most obvious
feature is the unique, masculine pouch
design which offers discreet portability. The
black GentleCath Air pouch resembles a
luxury grooming product, making it a great
option for men to use confidently when away
from home.
Proprietary FeelClean Technology distinguishes
GentleCath Air from hydrophilic
coated catheters. FeelClean Technology
integrates hydrophilic properties in the
catheter – instantly creating a smooth, slippery
surface when pure water is released
inside the pouch. FeelClean Technology has
been shown to provide ‘superior comfort’ to
users of GentleCath intermittent catheters.
It enables extended use time by not drying
out and not sticking. Additionally, there is
less residual mess as a result of FeelClean
Technology.
A Handling Sleeve offers controlled
use and reduces the risk of contamination.
Additionally, men can use the Handling
Sleeve to easily twist and tuck the used
catheter back into the resealable pouch
for discreet disposal.GentleCath Air™
with FeelClean™ Technology offers gamechanging
relief and helps men have a confident,
comfortable, and clean cathing experience.
Convatec
Catheters
Convatec to showcase full portfolio of solutions for catheter patients
The portfolio of GentleCath and Cure Medical intermittent catheters from
ConvaTec offers benefits such as comfort,
safety, ease of use, convenience, and
portability. Innovative solutions include the
GentleCath Glide, the next-generation hydrophilic
catheter; Cure Dextra Closed System
with Tip Advancing Technology; plus the
pre-lubricated, portable Cure Twist and Cure
Ultra. New products that will be on display at
the show include the GC Air for men and the
8 in. Cure Ultra Plus.
CathWear
Leg Bag Underwear
Undergarment offers a unique solution for wearing and managing leg bags
CathWear leg bag underwear offers catheter
patients special unisex undergarments that
include pouches to securely and discretely
carry two 600 ml leg bags with no straps
necessary. Designed for patients using
Nephrostomy, Suprapubic, Biliary, or Foley cath¬eters, the underwear
also features a special sewn-in “tract system” of channels and
cutouts that properly and comfortably route the catheter tubes.
ConvaTec Continence Care Cure Medial
Cure Ultra
Ready-to-use catheters focus on comfort, peace of mind
Cure Ultra is a ready-to-use line of pre-lubricated,
intermittent catheters. The catheters
feature polished eyelets for comfort and a
unique “no roll” connector/funnel end for
stability. The Cure Ultra for men features a proprietary CoverAll
application process for even distribution of lubricant and it includes
a unique gripper for controlled, “no Touch” use. Small, flexible
packaging and kink-resistant catheter enable convenient portability
in small spaces. Additionally, use of minimal material means less
waste, and Cure Medical catheters are not made with DEHP/DINP,
BPA, or NR-Latex for peace of mind.
Tranquility Incontinence Products
Essential Breathable Briefs Heavy
Tab-style briefs offer reliable, trustworthy protection
The new Tranquility Essential Breathable Briefs – Heavy offer reliable protection that incontinence
customers will trust. Available in sizes XS to 2XL,
these clothlike, breathable, tab-style briefs offer
the design and performance to meet the highest
state Medicaid standards. Features include
Kufguards and leg elastics that secure leaks and stool, superabsorbent
core that locks away urine odor and breathable sides that
support an ideal microclimate to neutralize pH and keep skin dry.
Providers can request a free sample tray to let their customers try out
Tranquility Essential Breathable Briefs before they buy.
Cure Medical
Cure Dextra Closed System
Catheter easy to use and includes features for increased comfort
The Cure Dextra Closed System has proprietary
features that make it easy to use —
even with limited dexterity. Tip Advancing
Technology with unique Gripper Arrow
enables the pre-lubricated, straight tip
catheter to advance from the bag into the
body without contact. A Support Band on
the back helps enable controlled use. Like
all Cure Medical products, the Cure Dextra
features polished eyelets for increased
comfort. It is not made with DEHP/DINP,
BPA, or NR-Latex for peace of mind.
Principle Business Enterprise
OverNight Disposable Absorbent Underwear
Absorbent underwear helps deliver an uninterrupted night’s sleep
Tranquility Premium OverNight Disposable Absorbent Underwear is designed to provide
extended wear time and to hold up to 1 quart
of fluid overnight. Its peach core keeps skin dry,
reduces odor and neutralized urine pH, and the
pull-on style with easy tear-away side panels
provides easy and clean removal. It is available in
sizes from XS to 2XL.
Pacey MedTech Ltd.
Pacey Cuff Guard
Pacey Cuff Guard offers simple, inexpensive solution to stress UI, total leakage
The Pacey Cuff Guard is a reusable and washable incontinence barrier for men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment and regularly experience urinary incontinence. The product is made from durable neoprene that doesn’t irritate the skin; is odorless; and has a slim, ergonomic design. The moisture absorbent padding catches excess urinary drops and is a supplementary device to the Pacey Cuff Turbo urethral control device.
Triple W
DFree
Wearable device for incontinence now available through rental program
- A wearable incontinence device that notifies users when the bladder is full.
- Rental includes DFree device, charger with charging cable, medical tape and ultrasound gel.
- Rental costs 40 dollars per month, with a minimum 30-day term.
D Free
DFree
DFree Uses Ultrasound to Predict When Incontinence Patients Need to Go
Millions of seniors and people with disabilities struggle with bladder control issues, and DFree can help give these patients confidence and independence. DFree is the first wearable device for incontinence that notifies the user when it’s time to go to the bathroom. Through safe and non-invasive ultrasound, the device, detects changes in bladder size and predicts urination timing. DFree sends alerts a phone or tablet when it is time to go the toilet, and users can set the notification threshold so they have ample time to get to a toilet.