{"product_id":"iq-catheter-hydrophillic-box-of-30","title":"IQ-Cath 43 Male Hydrophilic Catheter with Protection Sleeve 40 cm – Box of 30","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManfred Sauer IQ-Cath 43 Male Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter with Protection Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to provide a convenient, smooth, and hygienic solution for intermittent catheterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach catheter is \u003cstrong\u003epre-activated and immersed in 0.9% saline\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be used immediately without adding water or waiting for the hydrophilic coating to activate. When hydrated, the specialized coating creates an \u003cstrong\u003eultra-smooth, low-friction surface\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to reduce friction during insertion and withdrawal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated \u003cstrong\u003enon-touch protection sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the catheter to be handled with reduced direct contact with the catheter surface, while colour-coded funnels make French sizes easier to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male catheter has an \u003cstrong\u003eeffective length of 40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and is supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003ebox of 30\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Available Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eFrench Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunnel Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIQ4304.14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e14 Fr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e4.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIQ4304.18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e18 Fr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 per Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ready-to-use hydrophilic intermittent catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed specifically with a \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm male effective length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pre-activated for immediate use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Immersed in \u003cstrong\u003e0.9% saline solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hydrophilic coating provides an ultra-smooth surface when hydrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed to reduce urethral friction during catheterization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Integrated \u003cstrong\u003enon-touch protection sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Protection sleeve helps minimize direct handling of the catheter surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Colour-coded funnels for easier size identification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Convenient for regular and long-term intermittent catheter users\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• No separate water activation required before use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Available in 14 Fr and 18 Fr sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e30 catheters per box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manfred Sauer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e IQ-Cath 43 Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter with Protection Sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrophilic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Activated \/ Ready to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9% Saline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Touch Sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunnel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour-Coded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Fr \u0026amp; 18 Fr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Catheters per Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Ready to Use Immediately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike hydrophilic catheters that require water to be added before use, the IQ-Cath 43 Ready-to-Use catheter is supplied \u003cstrong\u003eimmersed in 0.9% saline\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydrophilic coating is already activated, allowing the catheter to be removed from its packaging and prepared for use without a separate activation step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can make catheterization more convenient at home or while away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Hydrophilic Coating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrophilic catheters feature a specialized surface coating that becomes \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and slippery when hydrated\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IQ-Cath's pre-activated surface is designed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Provide smooth insertion and withdrawal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reduce friction against the urethra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Support comfortable intermittent catheterization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Provide consistent lubrication without applying separate lubricating gel to activate the coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-friction design can be particularly useful for individuals performing intermittent catheterization regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Non-Touch Protection Sleeve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated \u003cstrong\u003eprotection sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the catheter to be guided and handled while minimizing direct contact with the catheter surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-touch design supports hygienic catheter handling during preparation and insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Colour-Coded Funnels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach size features a colour-coded funnel for quick identification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 Fr \/ 4.7 mm – Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 Fr \/ 6.0 mm – Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it easier to distinguish catheter sizes at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 40 cm Male Effective Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IQ-Cath 43 features a \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm effective catheter length\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for male intermittent catheterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use the catheter size and type recommended by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Ideal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Male intermittent catheterization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Individuals requiring a ready-to-use hydrophilic catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Regular or long-term intermittent catheter users\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Users who prefer a pre-activated catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Individuals who want a non-touch protection sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Home or on-the-go catheterization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Users prescribed a 14 Fr or 18 Fr catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e30 × Manfred Sauer IQ-Cath 43 Male Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheters with Protection Sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on selected option\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Important Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Select the French size recommended by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Follow the manufacturer's complete instructions for catheterization and disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Use appropriate hygiene practices when performing intermittent catheterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Do not use a catheter if its packaging is damaged or compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Seek guidance from a healthcare professional if you experience persistent pain, resistance, bleeding, or difficulty during catheterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Why You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Ready to use immediately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pre-activated hydrophilic coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Immersed in 0.9% saline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Ultra-smooth hydrated surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Designed to reduce urethral friction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Non-touch protection sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Colour-coded funnels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 40 cm male effective length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 14 Fr and 18 Fr options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Convenient box of 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Frequently Asked 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