Who Uses This Product? Individuals who perform urinary self-catheterization.
Why They Love It: Just as the name indicates, the SpeediCath is designed to make self-catheterization fast and hassle-free. Its pre-lubricated, which makes for comfortable catheter insertion and removal. The easy pull ring on the exterior package makes opening the catheter simple, even with a single finger, to ensure individuals who have limited hand dexterity can perform each step.
Coloplast SpeediCath Catheters Overview
The Coloplast SpeediCath Intermittent Catheter is packaged with a ring-pull feature that makes it easier to open the catheter cap, especially for users who have limited dexterity. The Coloplast SpeediCath Catheters are ready to use and coated with a unique hydrophilic coating. This catheter coating, combined with the polished eyelet, also reduces friction, minimizing the risk of urethral damage while making insertion more comfortable. These factors were clinically tested, showing less urethral trauma and a reduced incidence of urinary tract infections.1
The SpeediCath brand is available in female and male straight tips and male coude tips. The most popular Coloplast sizes are the following:
- 12 French 14-inch Male Catheter (Coloplast 28412)
- 14 French 14-inch Male Catheter (Coloplast 28414)
- 14 French 14-inch with Coude Tip Catheter (Coloplast 28494)
SpeediCath Intermittent Catheter Features and Benefits
- Hydrophilic Coated Catheter for Smooth Insertion
- Patented Coating Stays Smooth and Hydrated Through Removal
Packaged Sterile With Ring-Pull for Minimal Touch
PVP Coating Reduces Risk for Urethral Complications and Trauma
Adhesive Dot Ensures Catheter Stays in Position
PVC- and Phthalate-Free
Catheter Options With Insertion Accessories
Polyurethane for Better Level of Stiffness
Soft, Polished Eyelets for Greater Comfort
- Pre-Lubricated, Ready-To-Use Catheter
Pre-Lubricated Catheter With Triple-Action Coating
Polished Eyelets
SpeediCath's polished eyelet creates perfectly smooth edges to complement the hydrophilic coating for a comfortable glide while reducing the risk of urethral trauma from regular catheterization.
What's Included in a Catheter Insertion Kit?
The catheter with accessories contains a pair of gloves, a drape, and two iodine prep pads to prepare for catheter insertion and reduce the risk of a UTI.
Some intermittent catheters on the market require adding water to activate the lubricant. Coloplast catheters are packaged in sterile saline with a patented triple-action polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) hydrophilic coating, ensuring adequate water absorption for a smooth glide without uncomfortable friction upon insertion and removal. Thanks to the smooth hydrophilic coating, the SpeediCath is ready to insert right out of the package for optimal user convenience. The coating also prevents dry spots and maintains continual hydration to ensure comfortable removal.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Coloplast
- Brand: SpeediCath
- Coloplast SpeediCath Male Product Numbers:
- 28408, 28410, 28412, 28414 28416, 28418
- 28481, 28482, 28484, 28485, 28486
- Coloplast SpeediCath Female Intermittent Catheter Product Numbers:
- 28499, 28500, 28501, 28502, 28503, 28504
- 28506, 28508, 28510, 28512, 28514, 28516
- Coloplast SpeediCath Male Coude Tip Intermittent Catheter Product Numbers:
- 28490, 28492, 28494, 28496
- French Sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
- Tube Length Options: 6, 14, 16 Inches
- Latex Indicator: Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex
- Coating Material: Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Application: Intermittent Catheter
- User: Adults and Children
- Rx Needed: This Product Requires a Prescription
Manuals and Documents
Instructions for Use includes catheter warnings, cautions, and user instructions.
Footnotes
1 "Evidence from clinical studies of SpeediCath." SpeediCath Product Monograph, Coloplast. PDF download. Accessed 28 Sept. 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What do the color-coded funnels indicate?
The catheter's funnel is color-coded to represent the French size.
Where is SpeediCath manufactured?
The country of origin is Hungary.
Will SpeediCath attach to any urine collection bag?
Yes. The universal connection allows nonambulatory catheter users to connect the catheter to a urine leg bag or drainage bag as such the Conveen Leg Bag.
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