jamjake
GBPoor performance I have several difficulties with the product. I shower in the evening and attach the Liberty with an extra revolution of 1 1/2" tape. I have a problem with retraction and over half the time the unit comes off during the night,wetting the bed and me, even with the extra Next tape wrap. Only rarely does the unit stay attached for the promised 24 hours. I also regret losing the venting valve at the top, which often allowed me to drain the liquid from the tip of the unit before it would back up. It was easier when the faceplate was attached to the tube in the previous model. Also, the non-stinging BioPlus+ wipe really stings a lot.
John H.
GBAppliance attached well and stayed in… Appliance attached well and stayed in place. There was no leakage. All good. But at my level of activity it was awkward, always reminding me it was there. Psychologically, I didn’t like it because I always had to spend the time to put it on and take it off, making me feel that I was more of an invalid than I think of myself. I am totally incontinent following prostatectomy, using 5 pads per day with occasional leak thru if I’m not careful, but I prefer that to the Men’s Liberty appliance. As I get older and more sedentary , my thoughts may change.
Donald Groce
GBvalve design needs more work I have used the external catheter for about a year combined with a calf catheter bag. Recently have had to go back to diaper because of design deficiency in the vacuum break valve. It does not provide enough air flow to allow the urine to pass freely down the tube. This results in a suction effect on the tip of the penis leaving it engorged at the end of the day. It also leaves the penis tip constantly exposed to urine. These combined effects produce what I can only describe as diaper rash on the penis around the opening. I don't recall the previous valve design giving this much of a problem. My usage of the device has been greatly diminished as a result.
Don in Connecticut
GBA well-engineered, comfortable product -- but one caveat A well-engineered, comfortable product. It didn't take long to learn how to use it easily, without accident. But one caveat: My most recent shipment has design change in the release valve at the bottom of the catchment bag and a different relief valve at the top. The result, at least in my limited experience with the new design, is that it takes longer to empty the bag. I like the old design better; but even with the new model, I'd hate to go back to soggy pads
Kenneth Drewry
GBOnce a week falls off within 24 hrs Once a week falls off within 24 hrs. Been spending extra time with all phases of instruction. Have mentioned to staff before sure wish us users had a forum we could compare notes. Nurse is not the answer. Only get repeats of the printed material. Would be great if we're talking to someone is a present user. Wonder if there is even one employee who uses the product. I'm trying now a second faceplate lower for more surface. May end ordering 100 plus. Sure do not plan to go back to pads.