{"id":18083,"date":"2026-03-09T00:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=18083"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:42:34","slug":"convatec-protex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/convatec-protex\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122 Is Changing Closed System Catheters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122 featured on Cure Dextra\u00ae, and Cure Catheter\u00ae Closed System offers <strong>advanced protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only Cure\u00ae brand closed systems feature the Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122 design with an X-shaped opening in an enclosed, pre-lubricated tip \u2013 which has been shown to <strong>provide advanced protection <\/strong>against bacterial transfer.1<\/p>\n<p>A published research paper presenting results of <em>in vitro <\/em>testing reported <strong><em>NO <\/em><\/strong>bacteria was found at the end of the simulated urethra\u00b9 and \ufb01nds the Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>REDUCES <\/strong>bacterial displacement with bacterial numbers at undetectable levels\u00b9<\/li>\n<li><strong>PROVIDES <\/strong>an effective bacterial barrier\u00b9<\/li>\n<li><strong>OUTPERFORMS <\/strong>three other leading intermittent catheter brands in every test\u00b9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience the bene\ufb01ts of the Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122 included on the Cure Dextra\u00ae Closed System \u2122 - available as Singles and the Cure Catheter\u00ae Closed System - available as Singles and as a Kit with insertion supplies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all Cure Medical catheters, the Cure Dextra\u00ae and the Cure Catheter\u00ae Closed System feature smooth, \ufb01repolished eyelets for comfort. They are not made with DEHP\/DINP, BPA, or NR-Latex for safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convatec.com\/continence-care\/forms\/consumer-request-sample-form\/?\/campaign=triumph_blog_closed_Feb26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REQUEST SAMPLES <\/strong><\/a>of the Cure Dextra\u00ae and Cure Catheter\u00ae Closed System with Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**Effective January 1, 2026, CMS announced that Medicare-insured individuals with spinal cord injury who use intermittent catheters are <strong>now eligible <\/strong>to receive closed system catheters, regardless of level of injury.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.convatec.com\/continence-care\/forms\/consumer-request-sample-form\/?\/campaign=triumph_blog_closed_Feb26\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1098\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.10.23-AM.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.10.23-AM.jpg 1098w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.10.23-AM-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.10.23-AM-1024x994.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-9.10.23-AM-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>We extend our heartfelt thanks to Convatec Continence Care for their support as a valued sponsor. It\u2019s easy to see why Convatec's Continence Care portfolio stands out, offering trusted solutions with products like GentleCath\u2122 and Cure Medical's innovative intermittent catheters for men, women, and children.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for closed system options, hydrophilic, pre-lubricated\/ready-to-use, or uncoated styles, Convatec has you covered with solutions that ensure safety, comfort, and convenience while minimizing the risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, complimentary product samples, valuable resources, and live support from the me+\u2122 Team are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.convatec.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.convatec.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.convatec.com\/continence-care\/forms\/consumer-request-sample-form\/?\/campaign=triumph_blog_closed_Feb26\" title=\"CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122 featured on Cure Dextra\u00ae, and Cure Catheter\u00ae Closed System offers advanced protection. Only Cure\u00ae brand closed systems feature the Cure ProteX Introducer Tip\u2122 design with an X-shaped opening in an enclosed, pre-lubricated tip \u2013 which has been shown to provide advanced protection against bacterial transfer.1 A published research paper presenting [...]","protected":false},"author":888,"featured_media":18085,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7,6,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-noteworthy","category-sci","category-sponsorship"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/888"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18083"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18087,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18083\/revisions\/18087"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}