New catheters for SPC

Everyday living
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l have had a SPC for many years. Recently, it has become more uncomfortable - as my bladder has shrunk after being deflated for so long. The foley catheter has a pointed end that causes pain and trauma as it gets adhered to the bladder wall. On a website about SPC - Streetsie l have just learnt about a new catheter called Duette. lt has two balloons - one over the pointy end. So obviously, more comfortable and less troublesome. lf you google it - there are videos and info.

Hopefully, l can find out who distributes them as l am keen to try. Shall contact Manfred Sauer and Wilkinsons see if they know about it.

Just thought l would share this with you - as l know l am not alone with my SPC!!!

Poll, this could be the answer for you as l know you have had problems recently.

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Just spoken to Wilkinsons Healthcare - they told me to contact Gail - their specialist nurse. Have spoken to her and she is looking up ‘Duette’ catheters right now. She said she is on the case!!

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So who is the case she is on?

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Emailed the company producing these Duette catheters - Poeisis. They replied straightaway saying that it is FDA cleared but still waiting for a CE Mark so they can distribute worldwide.

After looking at the youtube vids and seeing the damage a foley catheter does to the bladder wall - l hope they get the OK pretty soon.

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Hi, I also watched that scary video about how a catheter can damage the bladder.

After my awful bleeds last week, I really want the new Duette.Going to ask nurses about it.

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