Coloplast Launches New Catheter in the U.S.

Coloplast has debuted its SpeediCath Flex Set in the United States.

Designed for people living with bladder and urinary problems, the new SpeediCath Flex Set with a “no touch dry sleeve” and an omni-directional tip is available as a catheter and bag solution, also called a Closed System. All SpeediCath catheters feature Triple Action Coating Technology which is designed to reduce the risk of urethral damage and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)^*1 and are an option for those with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
 
“With SpeediCath Flex Set, we are introducing an important solution for people living with SCI and many other health conditions. We are confident that its new innovative design will make a big difference to our users, improving their catheterization routine in many ways,” said Senior Vice President Manu Varma, Chronic Care in North America.
 
A recent estimate² shows the annual incidence of SCI is about 18,000 cases each year in the U.S. and the majority of the SCI patients will suffer from Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction (NBD). Patients with NBD have significant challenges to their well-being, ranging from incontinence, renal impairment, and urinary tract infections to bladder stones and a generally poor quality of life.³
 
The SpeediCath Flex Set is a gentle, all-in-one solution. It has features that help patients confidently catheterize at home or away, supporting them in managing their condition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 
 
Danish medical device company Coloplast develops products and services designed to make life easier for people with intimate health conditions. Coloplast listens to end-users to better understand their needs and responds by bringing the best ideas to market in the form of medical devices and service solutions. 
 
* Compared to uncoated catheters

References 
¹ Rognoni C, Tarricone R. Intermittent catheterization with hydrophilic and non-hydrophilic urinary catheters: systematic literature review and meta-analyses. BMC Urol. 2017 Jan 10;17(1):4. doi: 10.1186/s12894-016-0191-1.PMID: 28073354; PMCID: PMC5225586.
² The National Spinal Cord Injury Database, 2020 SCI Datasheet
³ Neurogenic bladder in spinal cord injury patients – PMC (nih.gov)