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GentleCath Glide and me+ Launches in Europe
GentleCath Glide and me+ Launches in Europe.
About this update from Convatec Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 0582R ConvaTec Group PLC 19 September 2017 \n\nConvaTec Introduces GentleCath™ Glide and me+™ Continence Care Programme for Intermittent Catheter Users in Europe\n \n· Hydrophilic catheter with advanced FeelClean™ technology developed to make catheterization simple and convenient for daily users\n· me+™ programme for continence care provides solutions to help relieve stress of daily catheterisation and provide greater value for intermittent catheter users\n \nREADING, UNITED KINGDOM (19 September 2017) - ConvaTec Group Plc (\"ConvaTec\"), a leading global medical products and technologies company, today announced the European introduction of GentleCath™ Glide, an intermittent catheter developed to provide simple, convenient hydrophilic catheterisation for daily users. The availability of GentleCath™ Glide in European markets follows its successful launch in the US earlier this year, and will be supported by the roll out of the me+™ programme for continence care, an extension of the company's direct-to-consumer programme in ostomy care. \n \nGentleCath™ Glide is a low friction hydrophilic intermittent catheter made with ConvaTec's unique FeelClean™ technology that activates immediately when in contact with water. The FeelClean™ technology was developed to reduce the residuals and mess left behind by catheterisation, so users can worry less about getting residue on their clothes, hands and body. GentleCath™ Glide also features a no-touch sleeve to help prevent contamination of the catheter from the hands.1-3\n \n\"A high quality, smooth hydrophilic surface is important to minimize the risk of trauma during intermittent catheterization. GentleCath™ Glide provides my catheter users with a comfortable and convenient hydrophilic cathing experience,\" said Brian L. Cohen, M.D., M.P.H.\n \n\"We are very excited to bring our innovative GentleCath™ Glide and me+™ care programme for intermittent catheter users to Europe,\" said Mads Haugaard, Vice President and General Manager, Continence & Critical Care. \"We will continue to expand our GentleCath™ portfolio to provide greater choice and meet the needs of all intermittent catheter users. The combination of our innovative products and services, and our strong distrib...