Coloplast is a medical device company whose products are used for ostomy care, bladder management, wound and skin care, and interventional urology. If you’ve come across the name on a product label or heard it from a healthcare provider, it likely relates to one of these four areas. The company makes everything from ostomy bags and catheters to penile implants and skin barrier creams, all designed for people managing chronic or post-surgical conditions.
Ostomy Care Products
Coloplast’s largest and most recognizable product line is for people living with an ostomy, a surgically created opening in the abdomen that diverts waste from the intestines or urinary tract. This includes people with a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. After surgery, you wear a pouching system over the stoma (the opening) to collect waste, and getting a secure, leak-free fit is one of the biggest daily challenges.
The company’s main ostomy line is called SenSura Mio. These pouching systems use an elastic adhesive that flexes with body movement while maintaining a seal against the skin. Because the area around a stoma varies from person to person, SenSura Mio comes in three profiles: flat for a regular surface, convex for skin that dips inward around the stoma, and concave for skin that bulges outward. In user surveys, 86% of people reported a good or very good fit with the flat and convex versions, and 92% felt secure with the concave version.
Coloplast also makes a line of ostomy accessories called Brava. These include elastic barrier strips that keep the edges of an ostomy appliance from lifting or rolling during movement, and protective seals that fill in skin creases, folds, or scars near the stoma to prevent leakage. The seals are flexible enough to mold by hand for a custom fit. For people who deal with sweat or moisture under the appliance, the barrier strips also absorb moisture to keep the seal intact longer.
Intermittent Catheters for Bladder Problems
Coloplast’s SpeediCath line is designed for people who can’t fully empty their bladder on their own, a condition called urinary retention. You insert the catheter yourself several times a day to drain urine, then remove it. This is common after spinal cord injuries, in people with multiple sclerosis or spina bifida, and in some cases following surgery or stroke.
SpeediCath catheters are available in different lengths and sizes for men, women, and children. The shorter versions (about 6 inches) are typically designed for women, while the longer ones (about 14 inches) are for men. They come with a pre-applied coating so they’re ready to use without separate lubrication, which makes the process quicker and reduces the risk of urinary tract infections from handling.
Bowel Management With Transanal Irrigation
For people with neurogenic bowel dysfunction, where nerve damage disrupts normal bowel control, Coloplast makes the Peristeen Plus system. This is a form of transanal irrigation: you use a rectal catheter with an inflatable balloon to introduce water into the lower colon, which flushes out stool and triggers a controlled bowel movement. The water and stool then empty into the toilet.
Peristeen Plus is used by both children (ages 2 and up) and adults who experience fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, or spend excessive time on bowel routines. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is especially common in people with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, and multiple sclerosis. The system gives users more predictability over when bowel movements happen, which can significantly reduce accidents and the anxiety that comes with them.
Skin Protection for Incontinence
Coloplast produces skin care products aimed at preventing and treating irritation caused by prolonged exposure to moisture. Their Critic-Aid Clear moisture barrier is a petrolatum-based ointment (71.5% petrolatum) that seals out wetness and treats skin irritation from incontinence. It works the same way diaper rash cream does: creating a physical barrier between the skin and moisture that would otherwise cause breakdown, redness, and pain. This is particularly important for people who are bedridden or who use incontinence products for extended periods.
Surgical Urology Devices
On the surgical side, Coloplast manufactures the Titan inflatable penile prosthesis, which is implanted to treat erectile dysfunction that hasn’t responded to other therapies. In a multi-center study of 40 patients who received the Titan prosthesis, the most common underlying causes were cancer treatment (50%), vascular disease (32.5%), diabetes (30%), and pelvic trauma or surgery (10%). The device is a three-piece inflatable implant that allows the user to manually inflate and deflate it, providing on-demand rigidity. This is typically considered a last-line treatment after medications and other interventions have been tried.
Patient Support Programs
Beyond devices, Coloplast runs a support program called Coloplast Care, which pairs users with a dedicated advisor who provides personalized guidance. The program covers practical topics like preventing leakage, choosing what to wear, and establishing daily routines with an ostomy or catheter. Resources are available around the clock online, and users can speak directly with an advisor by phone. The program also connects people with real-life stories from others managing similar conditions, which for many new ostomy patients is just as valuable as the clinical guidance.