Medicare coverage has been increased from four catheters per month to a new catheter for each episode of covered catheterization. This policy change means you no longer need to clean and reuse your single-use catheters—you can replace the old catheter with a new one each time.

Many doctors believe using a new catheter each time may help reduce the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). Because urinary tract infections can be painful, debilitating, and costly to treat, helping to minimize the risk is good for both patients and health care providers.

Coloplast has actively supported the efforts of intermittent catheter users, clinical experts, advocacy organizations and members of Congress to initiate this policy change. We are committed to continuing these advocacy efforts to improve the quality of life of patients throughout the United States.