GT Urological Offers New Alternative To Male Adult Diapers And Pads
Minneapolis - GT Urological, LLC, a private medical device company that develops and markets products for the urinary incontinence market, announced the U.S. launch of its ActiCuf Disposable Pouch. "The ActiCuf is a new way of living for men," says Gerald W. Timm, Ph.D., president and founder of GT Urological, LLC. "Before you had diapers, pads, penile clamps and catheter collection systems. None of those choices were very appealing to men. The ActiCuf is changing all of that."
The ActiCuf is a disposable, undetectable pouch designed to help men treat and manage light to moderate urinary incontinence. It is worn under clothing to protect men from embarrassing leaks when coughing or straining. When placed on the penis, the padded closure gently presses down on the urethra to control urinary flow. Any wetness is immediately absorbed by the ActiCuf, so you can take charge of your day and enjoy life. The ActiCuf disposable pouch is so discreet that it's virtually undetectable under clothing, and its sleek, portable design makes using public urinals a worry-free experience. Removing and replacing it is fast and easy. The typical user is a man with light to moderate urinary incontinence who is using 1-5 diapers or disposable pads per day.
Urinary incontinence is an involuntary condition in which a person is unable to hold urine and prevent its leakage. This urologic condition imposes a significant financial burden on individuals, their families, and healthcare organizations. The estimated societal cost of incontinence for individuals 65 years and older is $26.3 billion or $3,565 per individual. The US urology market is expected to experience strong growth, driven by a number of factors. These include the aging US population, an increasingly knowledgeable consuming public, favorable reimbursement, and an expanding portfolio of treatment options.
The breakthrough ActiCuf disposable pouch is helping men return to the active lifestyle that they used to live - before experiencing urinary incontinence. "We have guys wearing this product to do just about everything - daily chores, work, run, and even golf," says Dr. Timm. "I believed that we would help people live a better life, and I am pleased to see that we are succeeding."
Today, more than 13 million Americans spend over $2 billion on products like adult diapers, catheter collection systems, penile clamps and absorbent pads to treat urinary incontinence. The existing treatment and management options require patients to make difficult tradeoffs between quality of life (QOL) and efficacy. GT Urological, LLC solves these problems by developing products, like the ActiCuf, that allow patients to resume a normal lifestyle.
SOURCE: GT Urological, LLC