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IncoStress® Instructions For Use Disposal
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IncoStress® can be disposed of by simply wrapping
IncoStress® is latex free. in tissue or toilet paper and disposing with normal
household waste. It must not be flushed down the toilet
IncoStress® has been developed to provide positive as it is not biodegradable and may cause blockages.
results to the majority of adult women of all ages who
suffer with urinary stress incontinence Warning and Contraindications
IncoStress® is made from Non Toxic Medical Grade
Intended purpose of IncoStress® Silicone. Should you find you have any sensitivity to this
material or are allergic, you must stop using the product
IncoStress® is designed for adult women of all ages who immediately and consult your doctor.
suffer with urinary stress incontinence only. Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but a serious illness,
it can be treated if recognised early.
Note: IncoStress® is a medical device for stress urine
incontinence only. Other degrees of incontinence Symptoms of TSS
or bladder problems should be discussed with your Sudden high fever (usually over 39°C/102°F), vomiting,
doctor first. diarrhoea, sunburn like rash, sore throat, dizziness or
fainting. Not all these symptoms may be present at once.
How it works In the unlikely event that you have these symptoms
IncoStress® is worn inside the vagina, it naturally places during use of the IncoStress, remove it immediately and
pressure against the urethra (the tube that allows loss consult your doctor.
of urine from the bladder). This gentle pressure controls
the involuntary loss of urine and restores the natural Important
anatomical position of the bladder, thus, preventing IncoStress® has been researched and designed explicitly 2
stress incontinence. Its unique shape allows the pelvic for the intended purpose as stated in these instructions for
floor muscles to be gently exercised, which over a period use, and must NOT be used outside of these instructions
of time may help strengthen them. It is not a pelvic for any other purpose.
exerciser and the user is recommended to carry out IncoStress® is a SINGLE PATIENT USE product and must
pelvic floor muscle exercises also. NOT be interchanged between patients. Bladder
IncoStress® must NOT be left in place any longer than 8 Uretha
Inserting hours without removal, cleaning and inspection.
IncoStress® is inserted into the vagina using the same IncoStress® must NOT be flushed down a toilet.
method as inserting a tampon. IncoStress® must NOT be used during menstruation and
Find the most comfortable position for you to begin. never use a tampon at the same time.
IncoStress® must NOT be used if you are or think you are
Before you insert IncoStress® pregnant.
DO NOT USE IncoStress® if you have any urine, bladder or Incostress
• Empty your bladder and wash your hands. vaginal infections.
• Remove IncoStress® from the packaging and wash in DO NOT USE IncoStress® if you have any known allergies
clean water using non-perfumed soap. to any sort of silicone.
• Normally you should not need lubrication as your
body produces it naturally. If you should need extra Additional advice and problem solving on how to use
lubrication use ONLY WATER BASED LUBRICANTS and your IncoStress®
only lubricate the top end of IncoStress®. • IncoStress® should be gently pushed high up into the
vagina, until the tail is still easily reached.
Picture 1: Insert IncoStress® into the vagina (thick part • If at first IncoStress® is uncomfortable or tends to slide
first) as high as it will allow. In some cases the thin tail out, don’t worry as this sometimes happens.
will be completely inside the vagina, it will always be Your vagina is not familiar with holding this type of
within easy reach to remove. You may feel the presence shaped device in place and needs to adapt itself.
of IncoStress®, but it should not be uncomfortable. This is best done when lying down and you should then
However, if you do feel any discomfort, remove, wash stay lying flat with legs partly drawn up for 15 to 30 www.incostress.ca
and re-insert minutes. Ontario, M6G 1Z4
• During this time try relaxing then contracting your 115-639 Dupont Street, Toronto
Picture 2 : IncoStress® in position, demonstrating the pelvic floor muscles whilst supporting the IncoStress® Bescot Healthcare Canada Inc
support of the bladder and urethra. with a finger tip if necessary. Canada
• When you tighten the muscles the IncoStress® should
Removing tend to move away from your finger tip. If it comes lower www.incostress.com.au
Relax the pelvic muscles, gently pull out IncoStress® down you may be doing the wrong exercise and pushing
instead of lifting up. Victoria 3195, Australia
using the tail.
If you find it difficult to retain IncoStress®, there may be • Keep practising until the muscles are working properly. 34 Percy St, Mordialloc
other medical conditions which contribute or it may be Do not work the muscles too hard on your first day as Advantage Health Care Pty Ltd
that your pelvic muscles are too weak to hold IncoStress®. they may become very tired; this is not necessary and Australia
In this case we recommend you use IncoStress® during may become uncomfortable.
sleeping hours as your pelvic muscles can work whilst • Repeat this exercises several times over the next few
asleep, helping them regain strength naturally over weeks until you are used to hold it in place. You are then
a period of time. If you have any doubts, we strongly ready to begin to walk around with your IncoStress® in
recommend you seek professional medical advice. position. ®
For some women it will hold its position very well. If it still
Usage slips out then try simply standing and tighten your pelvic
IncoStress® is to be removed, cleaned and inspected muscles. If you do this properly it should lift upwards.
daily. It may be used up to 6 months after the package KEEP ON PRACTICING.
is initially opened. C&G Medicare Ltd will not take any The more you do this, the stronger your pelvic floor will
responsibility if this product has been used outside become, and more you will control your bladder.
recommendations contained in these instructions. • Some patients find that wearing IncoStress® during the
night is the best way of getting used to its special shape
IncoStress® may be used during sleep and concept.
Not to be used more than 8 hours continuously. After • A lot of work and research has gone into the design of
8 hours remove, wash and leave out of the body for a IncoStress®, and it is important it that could help you.
minimum of 1 hour. For some women suffering, prolapse or other acute or stamp
IncoStress® may be removed as many times as you feel chronic problems IncoStress® may not stay in position.
necessary during the 8 hours period. If this is the case, we advise you contact your doctor or
It is recommended that IncoStress® be removed before specialist. Don’t discard IncoStress®. Keep it safe, as it may
one opens the bowels and before urinating. be very useful after physiotherapy or surgery.