Continence Care FAQs

Managing continence care can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient or carer. This page aims to provide straightforward answers to common questions about urinary management products, comfort, discretion and everyday use. Designed to support informed choices and improve confidence, this resource helps you better understand continence solutions that fit real‑life needs — from hospital to home.

Catheters

Indwelling Catheters (Foley Catheters)

The range includes 2‑Way Foley catheters (standard tip, open‑ended and Tiemann tip) and 3‑Way Foley catheters - both designed to support a wide range of acute and long‑term continence care needs. 

Yes, selected 2‑Way Foley catheters are registered for both urethral and suprapubic catheterisation, supporting flexibility across care settings.

Tiemann tip catheters feature an angled tip designed which supports more demanding insertions and help navigate the urethra where standard tips may be challenging. 

Certain silicone Foley catheters are designed to support extended indwelling times (up to 8 weeks), as validated through laboratory‑based testing against ISO standards. 

Intermittent Nelaton Catheters

Nelaton catheters are intended for intermittent bladder catheterisation and are designed to support smooth insertion and reliable drainage.

Hydrophilic Nelaton catheters feature a water‑activated coating that supports lubricant‑free insertion, while the standard Nelaton catheters require separate lubrication.

Yes, hydrophilic Nelaton catheters with a water sachet are available as an all‑in‑one solution and have been designed for convenience and ease of use without additional preparation. 

Coude tip Nelaton catheters feature an angled tip and are designed to support difficult insertions by assisting navigation of the urethra. 

Intermittent Closed Catheterisation Systems

An intermittent closed catheterisation system is a sterile, pre‑lubricated catheter connected to an integrated drainage bag. It’s designed to reduce preparation steps and minimise infection risk. 

The closed system helps reduce the risk of urinary tract infections by limiting exposure during catheterisation and providing a controlled, sterile pathway.

Drainage Bags

Urine Drainage Bags

The range includes urine bags with and without outlets, with options such as non‑return valves, varying tubing lengths and integrated hangers to suit different care environments. 

A non‑return valve helps prevent backflow of urine, supporting a closed drainage system and reducing the risk of contamination. 

Leg Bags

Lever tap leg bags are designed to support users with reduced hand dexterity, while T‑tap leg bags are designed to reduce the risk of accidental drainage through a controlled tap mechanism. 

Yes, our leg bags have been designed to be unobtrusive and discreet, with soft non‑woven backing materials to improve comfort during daily wear. 

Leg bags are available in multiple capacities and tube lengths, allowing users and clinicians to select the most appropriate configuration for lifestyle and clinical needs. 

Accessories

Continence Accessories

Proper securement of a catheter helps reduce movement, minimises discomfort and supports optimal catheter performance throughout use.

The range includes:

  • Universal securement devices

  • Urine bag hangers

  • Catheter tip syringes.

These have been designed to support catheter stability, drainage management and irrigation when clinically indicated.