{"product_id":"rochester-spirit-style-2-hydrocolloid-sheath-male-external-catheter","title":"Rochester Spirit Style 2 Hydrocolloid Sheath Male External Catheter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRochester Spirit Style 2 Hydrocolloid Sheath Male External Catheter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKUs: 37301 (25mm\/Small) | 37302 (29mm\/Medium) | 37303 (32mm\/Intermediate) | 37304 (36mm\/Large) | 37305 (41mm\/X-Large)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e100% Silicone  |  Hydrocolloid Self-Adhering  |  Moisture-Wicking  |  Clear Sheath  |  Kink-Resistant  |  Forward Adhesive Placement  |  24-Hour Change  |  FSA Eligible  |  Latex Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA self-adhering silicone external male catheter for the management of male urinary incontinence. The integrated hydrocolloid adhesive wicks moisture away from the skin surface and through the breathable silicone sheath, where it can evaporate — preventing the moisture accumulation that causes skin maceration and breakdown under the catheter. No tape or adhesive strips required. The clear silicone sheath allows visual inspection of the penile skin without removal. Kink-resistant design maintains continuous urine flow. Forward placement of adhesive minimizes unintended detachment during activity. Daily change recommended. Five sizes from 25mm to 41mm. FSA eligible. Latex free. 30\/pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelect Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eQuantity Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37301\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEach | 30\/Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37302\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e29 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEach | 30\/Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37303\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEach | 30\/Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37304\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEach | 30\/Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37305\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eX-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e41 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEach | 30\/Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize is based on penile shaft diameter in mm — choose the size closest to your actual width measurement. Too large a size creates wrinkles in the sheath and poor adhesive contact; too small is uncomfortable. A clinician or continence nurse can assist with sizing. Questions? \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:18662180902\"\u003e1-866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydrocolloid adhesive — integrated into the sheath; no separate tape or adhesive rings needed; wicks moisture away from the skin surface through the breathable silicone where it can evaporate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% silicone construction — soft, flexible, comfortable against the skin; provides excellent breathability that standard PVC or latex sheaths do not\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoisture-wicking mechanism — actively transports sweat and skin moisture through the silicone surface rather than trapping it; prevents the maceration that leads to skin breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForward adhesive placement — adhesive is positioned at the forward (distal) portion of the sheath to maximize contact and minimize rolling or detachment during movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear sheath — transparent silicone allows visual inspection of the penile skin for irritation, redness, or breakdown without removing the catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKink-resistant design — maintains continuous urine drainage to the collection bag regardless of leg position\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum adhesive area in a short sheath — 1.75\" adhesive width on a 1.5\" sheath length; high adhesive coverage relative to sheath size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-adhering — apply directly; squeeze to bond; no tape, adhesive strips, or external fasteners required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily change recommended — 24-hour maximum wear per application for hygiene\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor male urinary incontinence management only — not for urinary retention; does not empty the bladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFSA eligible | Latex free | Not made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWash hands. Trim pubic hair on the penile shaft and base that could interfere with adhesive contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWash the penis with mild, fragrance-free soap and warm water. Dry completely — adhesive requires dry skin to bond correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the rolled catheter over the penile tip. Slowly unroll down the shaft, leaving a small gap at the funnel end so the tip does not contact the inside of the funnel. If uncircumcised, leave the foreskin in position over the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth out any wrinkles. Gently squeeze the entire sheath against the skin to fully seal the adhesive. Improper sealing significantly reduces wear time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect to a drainage bag tubing. Cut tubing to a comfortable length and secure the bag to the thigh or calf with leg bag straps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo remove: apply a warm wet compress around the sheath to loosen the adhesive, then gently roll the catheter forward and off. Change every 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a male external catheter and how is it different from an intermittent or indwelling catheter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA male external catheter (also called a condom catheter or sheath catheter) is a flexible silicone sheath that rolls onto the penis and connects to a drainage bag via tubing. Urine flows from the urethra into the sheath and down the tubing to the bag as it is produced naturally — no insertion into the urethra is involved. External catheters are used exclusively for male urinary incontinence: the bladder empties on its own (the patient leaks urine involuntarily), and the external catheter captures that urine rather than allowing it to wet clothing or bedding. They are not appropriate for patients with urinary retention, where the bladder fails to empty — such patients require intermittent catheterization or an indwelling Foley catheter to mechanically drain the bladder. External catheters are non-invasive, eliminate urethral insertion entirely, and carry a significantly lower urinary tract infection risk than indwelling Foley catheters for appropriate patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is hydrocolloid adhesive and why does it help prevent skin maceration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrocolloid is a moisture-absorbing adhesive material — the same class of material used in wound care hydrocolloid dressings. In the Spirit Style 2, the hydrocolloid adhesive is integrated into the sheath's inner surface. When skin moisture or sweat accumulates under the adhesive during wear — an inevitable consequence of wearing a sheath against the penile skin for hours — standard adhesives trap that moisture against the skin. Trapped moisture softens and weakens the skin surface (maceration), making it vulnerable to breakdown, irritation, and infection. The hydrocolloid adhesive in the Spirit Style 2 absorbs moisture from the skin and actively transports it outward through the breathable silicone sheath, where it can evaporate into the air. This moisture-wicking pathway prevents accumulation at the skin-adhesive interface. Preventing maceration is the primary reason hydrocolloid-adhesive sheaths are specifically recommended for patients with a history of skin breakdown from external catheter use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the sizing determined and what happens if the size is wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal catheter sizing is based on penile shaft diameter measured in millimeters — not length, and not French size. The five Spirit Style 2 sizes (25mm, 29mm, 32mm, 36mm, 41mm) correspond to the shaft diameter at the widest point of the shaft where the sheath will sit. To measure: use a flexible measuring tape or a printable sizing guide to determine the circumference of the penile shaft, then divide by π (approximately 3.14) to convert to diameter. Choose the size closest to that measurement. The practical test at application: if the unrolled sheath shows wrinkles or folds against the shaft, the catheter is too large — wrinkles prevent uniform adhesive contact, reduce security, and create leakage pathways. If the sheath is uncomfortably tight or difficult to unroll, the catheter is too small. Correct sizing is critical not only for comfort but for adequate adhesive contact and leak-free wear. A continence nurse or urology specialist can assist with sizing on first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a 24-hour change interval recommended rather than longer wear times?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal catheters are in continuous contact with warm, moist genital skin — an environment that promotes bacterial proliferation even with the hydrocolloid's moisture-wicking properties. Extending wear beyond 24 hours increases the risk of skin irritation from adhesive accumulation, skin maceration from sustained moisture exposure, bacterial skin infection, and breakdown at the adhesive margin. Daily change also allows for skin inspection, hygiene, and a brief recovery period between applications. Some patients may tolerate slightly longer wear without complications, but the 24-hour guideline represents the standard hygiene interval recommended by the manufacturer and most continence care guidelines. Each Spirit Style 2 pack contains 30 catheters — consistent with a daily-change monthly supply cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions about external catheter sizing, skin care for external catheter users, or connecting to a drainage bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e Call our product specialists: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:18662180902\"\u003e1-866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63737108234609,"sku":"37301","price":4.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/6122\/9681\/files\/882017658spirit-style-2-hydrocolloid-sheath-male-external-catheter-P.jpg?v=1780613773","url":"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/products\/rochester-spirit-style-2-hydrocolloid-sheath-male-external-catheter","provider":"Medical Department Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}