Rocket® Incontinence Device Vaginal Sponge
The vaginal sponge has been used for many years as a treatment for persistent stress incontinence, and may be useful where all other methods such as surgery have failed or are not advisable
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How To Use:
- To be removed at night to reduce the risk of vaginal infection
- To be washed in hot soapy water prior to re-use
- For post-menopausal patients, it is suggested that an oestrogen cream can be used simultaneously
- Single Use only
- Inserted and removed like a tampon
- For single use only
A NON-OPERATIVE METHOD OF CONTROLLING STRESS INCONTINENCE
The sponge pessary has been used for the treatment of intractable stress incontinence when surgery is contra-indicated. For example, persistent stress incontinence in the aged, following Wertheims Hysterectomy and in patients unfit for surgery.It is not indicated in other forms of urinary incontinence and is most valuable where there is clear evidence of bladder neck descent or loss of urethro-vasical angle associated with a well supported posterior vaginal wall and perineum. For example following previous repair, this will hold the pessary against the anterior vaginal wall. Also it may be of value as a therapeutic test.
THE PESSARY MAY REQUIRE SHORTENING IN LENGTH. SHARP SCISSORS SHOULD BE USED AND ANY EDGES SHOULD BE TRIMMED OFF CAREFULLY.
Following the demonstration of stress incontinence, the pessary if used effectively, will control incontinence immediately. It should be introduced above the urethra to support the bladder neck.
All forms of foreign body may cause irritation. The irritation produced by the polyurethane sponge is minimal, but if it is not removed at the end of the day, it will set up a traumatic vaginitis. Stress incontinence is usually of significance during the day and it is advised that the sponge be removed at night. In pre-menopausal patients normal vaginal toilet will be adequate to prevent vaginitis. For post-menopausal patients it is suggested that an oestrogen cream can be used simultaneously. Should vaginitis occur and persist, clearly the tampon would be contra-indicated.
The sponge tampon is not the primary treatment of stress incontinence of urine but it may be useful to the gynaecologist where other methods have failed or are contra-indicated.
Size 1: 25mm x 60mm
Size 2: 30mm x 60mm
Size 3: 35mm x 60mm
Instructions for Use
- Before Using: Wash your hands thoroughly. If required the sponge can be shortened with sharp scissors. Ensure the edges are carefully trimmed and free from loose particles.
- Insert the sponge as you would a tampon. A small amount of KYâ„¢ gel can be used to aid insertion.
- Remove the sponge by gently pulling on the cord.
- Always remove the sponge at night.
- Only for use under direction of your doctor, physiotherapist or your nurse continence advisor.
- CAUTION: All vaginal sponges can cause irritation, discontinue use if you experience any discomfort, inflammation or signs of vaginal infection.