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* Clear silicone allows for visual inspection of the skin
* Allows the user or health professional / carer to check if urine is draining freely
* Hypoallergenic and odourless
* 5 sizes
* Sheath should be changed every twenty four hours (this may be extended slightly if skin is in good condition)
* Skin care should be attended each time catheter is changed to reduce the risk of skin irritation or skin breakdown

Considerations

* Before using a bed wetting alarm or urinary drainage products it is recommended that you seek advice from a continence health professional. Contact the the National Continence Helpline for further information (see Continence Foundation of Australia in price details for Helpline phone number)

Place Of Manufacture

MENTOR CORPORATION (USA)

Price Guide

Price is from Independence Australia

Product Codes - 23mm 6100, 28mm 6200, 31mm 6300Brightsky Australia

For advice please contact the Continence Foundation of Australia - National Branch 1800 330 066 (Helpline). They do not supply products.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.