We have had very good success with the Optitip®. The catheter does seem to be more comfortable for pateints, and bladder spasm is less. I haven’t noticed any increase in infections rates. We have been able to extend catheter changing times as blockages reduced in 90 per cent of patients. Most patients are very happy as less blockages! Overall we like it a lot.
Small changes make big differences
The Optitip™ catheter has been designed with a balloon that is closer to the tip. This prevents damage to the bladder mucosa that can result from standard catheter tips which may suck against the bladder wall. An eyehole has been added below the balloon to drain residual urine.