Request your free sample online:
- Fill in the simple form
- The me+™ team will then call you and organise the delivery of your sample box
GentleCath Air™ for Women
Designed for ultimate discretion and comfort even when on-the-go
Featuring unique FeelClean™ Technology for a more comfortable cathing experience
GentleCath™ catheters are used in over 20 countries around the world
ConvaTec have 40+ years experience with over 150 million catheters produced worldwide
Winner of the international iF Design Award
Why choose GC Air™?
Made for comfort
The FeelClean™ Technology in GC Air™ creates a smooth, slippery surface designed to make insertion and removal easier. As soon as you pull the catheter out of the case, the FeelClean™ Technology is activated automatically – and it’s ready to go.
Designed for you
Awarded the iF Design Award for an innovative design that was seen to blend perfectly into women’s day-to-day lives.
Simple and discreet
All features of GC Air™ have been finely tuned to meet the needs of women cathing on the go – for example, the sleek case has a lid that screws back on after use, so you can seal your used catheter inside and throw it away when you can.
Helps prevent contamination
When cathing, bacteria from your hands can get on the catheter, which can cause infections. The easy-to-grip FreshSleeve™ on GC Air™ means you never need to touch the catheter tube itself – this helps to minimise the risk of contaminating your catheter with bacteria.
If you prefer to speak to someone:
- Call your local me+™ team on 0800 234 6569
- The team will help organise the delivery of your sample box over the phone
Your GC™ Air sample box will be delivered to an address of your choosing – don’t worry, it will look like any other normal delivery.
Once you’ve had a chance to try GC™ Air, the me+™ team will check in to answer any questions you may have.
If you’re happy with GC Air™, the me+ team can register you with Amcare™ and organise for your prescription to be changed and delivered to your home. Alternatively, you can talk to your normal healthcare team to change your prescription when you’re ready.
How does it work?
FeelClean™ Technology
GC Air™ uses unique technology to achieve its smooth, slippery surface. We call this ‘FeelClean™ Technology’
But…how exactly does “FeelClean™ Technology” work?
Many catheters have a hydrophilic coating. ‘Hydrophilic’ means a substance that draws water towards it, like a magnet. The water drawn towards the coating makes it slippery, creating a sterile lubricant.
However, as the coating dries it can become sticky. This can cause discomfort as you insert or remove your catheter.
So, instead of a hydrophilic coating, FeelClean™ Technology uses hydrophilic properties that are embedded inside the catheter. The catheter surface then draws water towards it to create a smooth, well-lubricated surface.
FeelClean™ Technology in GC Air™
GC Air™ contains a small water chamber inside the case, which the catheter is pulled through as you remove it. This activates the FeelClean™ Technology so your catheter has a smooth surface and is ready to use.
FreshSleeve™ helps prevent contamination
When cathing, bacteria from your hands can get on to the catheter and cause infections. To help minimise the risk of contaminating the catheter, the GC Air™ catheter tube is covered by FreshSleeve™.
Attached to the sleeve is the GuideTip™, designed to be easy to grip and use.
Award-winning design
We brought together a group of catheter users, healthcare professionals and product designers. Their mission? To solve the challenges women face when cathing and to make the process as easy as possible.
The result was GC Air™, meticulously designed to provide maximum discretion, convenience and comfort.
GC-Active™ AirCase™
- A discreet and sleek resealable case
- A lid that screws back on after use so you can easily get rid of your used catheter
FreshSleeve™ with GuideTip™
- Easy-to-grip
- Helps prevent contamination
- Easy to insert and remove
FeelClean Technology™
- Rated by users as less messy than other catheters
- Non-sticky
- A smooth, slippery surface using unique hydrophilic technology
It only takes a few minutes to order your free sample
Simply fill in the online form and one of our me+™ team will give you a call to organise your free sample.
They will ask about your prescription, so please try to have it handy.
How will my sample arrive?
You will receive a discreet package in the post and there will be no mention of catheters, GentleCath™ or ConvaTec on the outside. Inside, you’ll find your sample box which looks like the box shown here.
Looking for support?
me+™ is designed to offer extra support to everyone who caths.
When you join you will receive:
- Dedicated phone support
- Personalised advice
- Online tools
- Blog and experience feedback
Want to try GC Air™? Order your free sample now, or call on 0800 587 7560.