Inserting
the FemSoft Insert:
1. Wash your hands well with soap and water. 2. Empty your bladder.
3. Similar to a tampon, the FemSoft Insert can be inserted while
lying, standing, sitting on the toilet or standing with one
foot on the toilet or a stool. Figure 4 (see back) shows some
of the different positions that can be used for insertion. Choose
the position that is most comfortable for you. |
Figure 4.
Body Position Choices For Insertion |
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| 4.
The FemSoft Insert is supplied in a sterile package and installed
on its applicator. Open the FemSoft Insert package as shown
in Figure 5. Peel the package apart. When package is partially
open, put your thumb over the applicator handle to hold the
FemSoft Insert. Continue to peel cover to completely open package,
including the small compartment of lubricating gel. |
Figures 5a & b.
Peel To Open Package |
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| 5.
Remove the FemSoft Insert from the package as shown in Figure
6. Handle the applicator only. Be careful not to touch the outside
of the FemSoft Insert. Important: To prevent an infection do
not use a FemSoft Insert if the insert has been touched or dropped
prior to use. |
Figure 6.
Handle Applicator To Remove From Package |
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| 6.
Dip the balloon end of the FemSoft Insert into the lubricating
gel as shown in Figure 7. Cover the entire end of balloon with
the gel for easier insertion. |
Figure 7.
Lubrication Of FemSoft Insert |
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| 7.
Pull your clothing away and spread your legs apart. Use one
hand to spread your labia and expose the opening to the urethra.
Use the other hand to insert the “tip” of the FemSoft Insert
into the urethra as shown in Figure 8. |
Figure 8.
Spread Labia And Insert FemSoft Tip Into Urethra |
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| 8.
Use slow, gentle pressure to advance the FemSoft Insert into
the urethra until the applicator “stop” rests against your body
as shown in Figure 9. |
Figures 9a & b.
Advance FemSoft Insert Into Urethra |
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| Important:
To prevent injury never force the FemSoft Insert into your urethra.
As you slowly advance the FemSoft Insert into the urethra, the
fluid in the balloon is transferred back towards the stop thus
allowing easy passage of the FemSoft Insert through the urethra.
When the tip of the FemSoft Insert enters the bladder, the fluid
transfers back to the balloon to hold the FemSoft Insert in
place. |
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| 9.
Hold the FemSoft Insert external retainer against your body
while slowly withdrawing the applicator from the FemSoft Insert
as shown in Figure 10. Discard the applicator. |
Fig 10
Withdraw Applicator From FemSoft Insert |
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Important
Important: Do not leave the applicator in the FemSoft
Insert after the insert is placed in your body as this will
cause discomfort and may cause injury. |
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| 10.
Use tissue to wipe excess lubricant from the external retainer
if you wish. |
| Removing
the FemSoft Insert: |
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1. Wash your hands well with soap and water. 2. Using one hand
spread the labia to expose the FemSoft Insert as shown in Figure
11. |
Figures 11a & b.
Spread Labia To Expose FemSoft External Retainer |
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| 3.
If the external retainer is difficult to grasp due to moisture,
dry with tissue. Grasp the external retainer of the FemSoft
Insert. Relax but do not urinate. Pull the FemSoft Insert out
slowly and gently. Do not hold or squeeze the fluid filled sleeve
when removing the FemSoft Insert. |
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Important:
To prevent infections do not re-use the FemSoft Insert. |
