—\Well-Bei ape Safety And Security (NAPSA)—For most of us, making a pit stop in the bathroom is not something to which we give much thought. However, many people require much morestrategic planning, especially when out and about. This is particularly true of people with impaired bladder function who are dependent on urinary catheters to drain their bladder. According to the National Institutes of Health, urinary catheters have been used for over 3,500 years, but despite having been around for so long, even the most recent advancements in catheters have been made for the hospital or homeuse, rather than everyday use, makingself-catheterization an awkward and uncomfortable experience. eg Say good-bye to bulkycatheters. This oneis small enough to fit in your pocket, making going to the bathroom one less thing to worry about. A new device named CompactCath is set to shift that paradigm, creating a new generation of catheters designed to fit seamlessly into everydaylife. Designed at Stanford University by a team of physicians and engineers committed to improving the quality oflife for those who need to self-catheterize, the new device makesit simpler than ever to live an activelifestyle, and is reimbursable through insurance and Medicare. Fitting discreetly in the palm of your hand with opaque packaging, CompactCath provides users with a more discreet and private experience. It also comes pre-lubricated with a hygiene sheath for comfort, convenience and cleanliness. Available in a variety of sizes for women, men and children, CompactCath was designed for maximum privacy, hygiene and ease ofuse, allowing users to lead active, thrivinglives. For further information, visit www. compactcath.com.
