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Yes, I did get a sample and at first sight I thought it would be too flexible but I found it went in just fine and actually the new type of medical grade silicone seems to be better than anything I've used in the past including the Weber & Judd 29 fr and 24 inches long.  I did give them my feedback that the bullet tip was only filled to 1/4 inch instead of the 1/2 inch that many people would probably not be comfortable with, even though it was fine for me and he said these were only prototypes and  were still fine tuning this. Apparently many samples were given to some hospitals who do k-pouch, etc and they were very happy with them.  I only used Weber and Judd for 40 years and then bought  the Marlen 30fr 15 inch, so at 24 inches, I'm thrilled that they'll be on the market soon.  I was told that by the end of this week or next, they'll be available to buy. This silicone grade is very soft to the touch but again worked wonderful for me.

 

 

 

all of my different cc's irrigators fit from those that hold up to 80 cc's to the very small,pointed ones I've gotten from dental offices, the Weber and Judd was only 29 fr, even smaller, so I'm not sure what you're using, I think all of mine came from hospital stays or whatever I saw online from the medical  supply houses, I had no idea there were different sizes, some were pointy, some not. Perhaps you need to ask your medical supply house. All have fit easily.

 

I was told they only had a few samples to send out, sounds like most of them went to hospitals for their feedback. Since I was told that they would be on market very soon, I don't know if they're going to send any more out. You can always contact them.  I don't know what the price will be, however, since it's similar to Weber and Judd, they'll definitely be more expensive than what you pay for the shorter length, and completely different material than any of the other catheters, well worth it to me after having to use the 15 inch length.

I talked with them over 3 or 4 weeks ago after not hearing from them when he said they would be on market by end of August.  Apparently , they need to do some more design work and testing on catheter according to their feedback.  I thought it was great except to add more to bullet tip.  They're not responding to my emails so not sure what's up. I recommend others contact by phone as well.

Finally, a company is now producing catheters similar to Weber and Judd. I just got the letter from Mayo clinic:: I scanned and pasted the info below. I will also

post this as new topic ,  I've heard from Marlen mfg and they do offer the longer lengths as well, I suggest you contact them  and that info was in earlier posts.

 

 

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I purchased one to have on hand as a spare,  in case of  an equipment failure of the one the doctor inserted at the Cleveland Clinic. Due to how far away I am from Cleveland. I still have it. My valve is back to working 100%, so I hope I never have to use one again. Unfortunately, I had to pay cash for it, but it was a drop in the bucket compared to what I spent on the out of pocket surgery expenses.  

I ordered one of these. They are $60. They are not the same material - less rigid and the holes are smaller, and diameter is also slightly larger. I have not used it yet. I ordered the 2 slot, as that is what I used from WJ for almost 40 years and I am concerned that the 3 slot will be too bendy for insertion. However the 3 slot is probably a smaller diameter. The measurements on the invoice are not accurate.

Do any old timers with a K pouch use a 3 slot? What are you using instead of the WJ?

Hello DGS and Littlered1 (not sure how to tag🤔). For 43 yrs I’ve used WJ 31 FR, 24” 2-slot.  I have a WJ 3-slot 29F unopened for emergency backup but have never tried one (ordered it by mistake).  I’ve been waiting to hear how the new ones work so thanks for your posts.  I’ll try the Marlen 30F  24”, 2 slot.   cjs

Thank you for your efforts, please keep trying to connect. I have been using W&J catheter since '85' and it has been the best I have found and was crushed when they suddenly stopped production. The only product I have found was the Marlen medium curved 30fr catheter, but holes are smaller and not as pliable as the W&J. Thank you again.

I contacted Marlen and spoke with Sheila, who's in charge of all this, about 6  or so weeks ago. It's been on the back burner, again, due to Covid-19.  She did offer a few more samples which I accepted of the 30fr, 34 inch length. I again, suggest to  anyone interested, call Marlen Mfg., try speaking with Sheila. It's been almost 1 1/2 years since Marlen started on this catheter.

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