New Balloon Catheter

Has anyone seen this? It looks very promising but I couldn't find any actual pictures of the catheter itself just drawings. The website says it is available as of now but also no pricing information. It says you have to have a "certified customer account" to order. So it may not be easy to get. It looks perfect though:-) And I am in need of a new double balloon nozzle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm5jutJf7pE&t=5s

www.sealcath.com

You have to register on their website. The company will send notice when you are approved. Then it looks like you have to send a request. It is not straight forward.

Try these links:

https://www.sealcath.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sealcath-Cephus-Catheter-Order-Info-final.pdf?v=7516fd43adaa[/quote]

https://www.sealcath.com/intussusception/?v=7516fd43adaa

I wonder if this model would feel tighter than the older double balloons? It looks like there’s very minimal space between the two balloons and that the triangle may be sealing stating within your rectal ring? Could be an amazing feeling to be that sealed.

Their address is a UPS Store in Mount Pleasant, SC, so they might not be ready for prime time (yet).

Definitely looks to be an interesting nozzle. I’d like to try one!

Their address is a UPS Store in Mount Pleasant, SC, so they might not be ready for prime time (yet).

ER, How did you determine that?

Eric

But I'm wondering if they will approve your registration if you aren't a legit medical professional? Some places won't (aren't allowed to by law) sell to you if you aren't. This is definitely on my list though! Iv'e been waiting for someone to make a great nozzle like this.

@ericmacson

Ever heard of the "Google" machine? It has two programs: Google Earth and Google Maps. Type in the address, go to "street view" and Voila, there it is. Address is there right above the door. They are using the UPS Store's mailbox system to give them a "street address" rather than a P.O. Box.

@ericmacson

Ever heard of the "Google" machine? It has two programs: Google Earth and Google Maps. Type in the address, go to "street view" and Voila, there it is. Address is there right above the door. They are using the UPS Store's mailbox system to give them a "street address" rather than a P.O. Box.

Thanks. I'd forgotten how to do that.

Eric

ER,

You must have better computer screens, Internet quality or eyesight than I. I went to that street view in Google but the resolution of my aging eyes on my aging iPad isn't good enough to read the sign on the store. Glad you could. Thanks,

Eric

It looks to me as if some sales department is "fishing". They are looking to expand there business, by advertising something that they can make. This is very common practice in the electronic industry. They advertise all kinds of products they can make as required. Typically they want you to order larger quantities to make it worth the effort.

I noticed that there is an Email address and a phone number at the bottom of the sales brochure, if anyone is really interested...

@ericmacson

Ever heard of the "Google" machine? It has two programs: Google Earth and Google Maps. Type in the address, go to "street view" and Voila, there it is. Address is there right above the door. They are using the UPS Store's mailbox system to give them a "street address" rather than a P.O. Box.

ER,

I used Google Earth already on my iPad to search for that UPS Store map. What is the difference between it and Google Maps?

Eric

They are not identical but very similar. One difference is you have access to historical satellite data with Google Earth. They use the same street view datasets. I used Maps to get the street view for the address listed.

But I'm wondering if they will approve your registration if you aren't a legit medical professional?.

Then good thing I AM one.. I just registered on their site, I'll keep you all posted as to what happens.

It's interesting.. The CEO's bio says he's a registered radiology assistant, then repeatedly refers to him as "doctor".

This all seems suspicious to me. I think the owner is interested in selling to klismaphiles and medfeters like us, but wants to gauge interest before committing money to manufacturing.

Their video was posted September 22, I'm guessing they're just getting up and running. I'm registered on their site, they have a shopping cart system but no items yet. We'll see...

This all seems suspicious to me. I think the owner is interested in selling to klismaphiles and medfeters like us, but wants to gauge interest before committing money to manufacturing.

I must say I am also suspicious. The copy is very poorly written, an amateur job. I would expect a ‘legit’ company would employ a professional copywriter, and they clearly haven’t.

Interesting. Think we just need to wait a bit. It will find ultimately its way to "our" market, and hopefully in larger sizes.

I have registered also, so we will see what happens. If the bio and description of the developer is shaky, however, one has to wonder about the quality of the device he makes.

Have any of you that have registered gotten any type of response?

I guess no one has heard anything?

I just looked at the website again and it says they are available. $300 is the price but I cant tell if that is per piece or per pack of ten. Has anyone heard anything? I has a link to register and says a team member will contact you directly within three hours. I'd really love to get my hands on one of these. But not if I have to buy 10 of them at $300...

IMO it's interesting that their sales literature lists "colonic washout" as an application. That is not a commonly used term in the US, certainly not recently.

It sounds more like a term that might be used by a colon hydrotherapist from the UK.

YMMV.

@all:: I read their product data carefully ,first the going price they is $300 EACH. They are made of latex or silicone depending on size. That price is high but not that unreasonable for a quality product. i still have a double balloon cath style nozzle made of silicone. A quality product from the original Klystra. Inner balloons 500cc and outer was 250cc capacity. Klystra was the only place I ever found the double like this being sold. It is similar to the Seal CATH. I think the Seal CATH is a marginal small improvement. I have not seen one or hand held one in person. 10 or 11 years ago I paid $140 for the Klystra. Had a lot of use and is still good .A good investment , With inflation ,that is in money friends, the Klystra should sell for $275-$290 today. Currently Siliconenozzles.com sells a 1000cc single balloon nozzle for under $100. Built rugged. It works. In place of the balloon nozzles one can use soft silicone nozzles which have the ability to be compressed and be inserted while they slowly regain their size back. My favorite and most functional Nozzle is the black Klystra Titanic original. It may be big for many at 2-1/2'' in dia. Their shape makes them so comfortable. Last I heard no one has taken on reviving Klystra. I do have photos of these products in one of my albums.Silicone colin tubes that are soft and girth may also be an alternative

The rear balloon is backwards!

@explorer902 . The reason the nozzle is $300 is because most of the time, insurance is going to be billed for the procedure where it is used and is not a significant factor. For the home user, this is not the case. If they were to spin off into the market for other uses, I could see the price drop and the product being sold under a different name.

@explorer902 "Currently Siliconenozzles.com sells a 1000cc single balloon nozzle for under $100."

It it really that big? 1000cc sounds massive. I was never able to inflate klystra's 750cc inner balloon. Are you sure about that information?

The Klystra balloons were NEVER inflatable to their specified volumes.

I had a klystra double balloon nozzle, 500 / 250cc. It was good for some time and then it had a break. I didn't over inflate it. It just gave out.