What is a Conveen catheter?

What is a Conveen catheter?

Conveen Optima is Coloplast’s award-winning male external catheter for men with urinary incontinence. Discreet, reliable and very easy to use, Conveen is the preferred incontinence solution by a majority of patients.

Why is a Conveen used?

Conveen® is a discreet, reliable alternative to absorbent solutions[JL1] . Instead of merely being absorbed, urine gets funnelled away from your body and stored in a discreet bag secured comfortably to your leg. This keeps you dry and comfortable.

How much urine can a PureWick hold?

Although the canister can hold up to 2000cc (mL), the urine should be emptied regularly from the collection canister before volume reaches 1800cc (mL).

How long can you wear a Conveen?

The Conveen Optima has built-in ‘balanced’ adhesive, which means it is reliable and skin-friendly. It makes the sheath fit securely to the penis and causes no skin irritations. Each sheath can be worn for up to 24 hours.

How do you remove Conveen?

Problem: Removing the catheter is painful. Solution: A popular technique for gently removing condom catheters is to take a warm washcloth and wrap it around the catheter. Leave on for a minute to loosen any adhesive material. Take caution to use warm water, not hot water, to prevent skin burns.

How long can you leave a Conveen on?

Does insurance pay for PureWick?

The wick is replaced every 8-12 hours or if it is soiled with feces or blood. POLICY HMO, PPO, Individual Marketplace, Elite/ProMedica Medicare Plan The PureWick urine collection system is unproven and not medically necessary for the management of urinary incontinence. Therefore, procedure K1006 is not covered.

How often should a Conveen be changed?

I sometimes get gurgling noises too but they tend to die away with use. Something else I’ve found is that I can’t really use the same bag for more than 2 days before it starts to smell, and of course the sheaths should be changed as a minimum every 24 hours.