WideBand Male External Catheters

• 70% more adhesive are than traditional self-adhering catheters
• All-silicone material is 100% latex-free, clear and breathable
• Prevents urine migration and build-up
• Several size options available

WideBand Male External Catheters are specially designed to stay on.

WideBand is the new standard for male external catheters. For the first time, adhesive is built into nearly the entire sheath wall. It has 70% more adhesive area than is found in the self-adhering styles developed in the 80's. Rochester Medical Corporation has patented this advanced manufacturing process, providing more security without requiring more aggressive adhesive.

The distinctive design of the Wide Band catheter involves more than just an extended length of adhesive area. WideBand is the only catheter with its adhesive placement beginning just behind the glans. This forward-placement of the adhesive is patented and provides two important features:

• it helps prevent urine migration up the penis shaft, which results in premature removal, and
• it helps prevent urine build-up around the head of the penis, which results in catheter blow-off.

The Wide Band's unique features - 100% silicone construction, expanded adhesive area, and patented adhesive placement - combine to make it the New Standard in Self-Adhering Male External Catheters.

PRODUCT EVOLUTION

Originally, male external catheters were simply adapted condoms with stiff tubes. Next, the tube became part of the appliance, but application still involved an external adhesive strip.

Then came the first self-adhering catheters which were still made of latex with its inherently allergenic and cytotoxic properties. The area of adhesive applied to these catheters was limited.

In the early 90's Rochester Medical took the next step and produced non-latex self-adhering catheters. Now Rochester Medical has taken the step beyond and offers the WideBand in a soft breathable silicone.

• Expanded adhesive area protecting against unexpected, or premature need to change the catheter
• Patented, forward-placement of adhesive to prevent urine migration and build-up
• Hypoallergenic, nonsensitizing adhesive built into catheter sheath
• Silicone that, unlike latex, is odorless and has superior breathability properties
• Clear sheath allowing for ease of inspection and enhanced skin integrity
• Kink-resistant design to ensure continuous urine flow
• An advanced, soft, silicone material to help reduce frictional irritation and maximize comfort

Health care professionals need medical devices they can count on. They expect male external catheters to remain in place, to make skin care easier, and to ensure patient comfort.

Suppliers can recommend the Wide Band to their customers with confidence, knowing that it provides increased security in a product made with the latest technology.

Those who wear the Wide Band can appreciate the security provided by a larger adhesive area, plus the safety and comfort of clear, breathable silicone.

An extra wide adhesive area provides added reliability, so the catheter stays in place.

Breathable, clear silicone promotes healthy skin and complements good skin care.

Soft, conforming silicone makes it easy to wear, even during the most active days.