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Bowel disorders can have an impact on life
Chronic bowel disorders can lead to physical discomfort and affect mental wellbeing
What is low-volume TAI?
Transanal irrigation (TAI) is a well-established bowel-emptying technique to help manage constipation and faecal incontinence. Low volume TAI instils up to 250 ml of water to irrigate the lower colon (rectum).
What is Peristeen Light?
Peristeen Light is a low-volume (175ml) TAI device for people who need help in managing bowel disorders such as constipation or faecal incontinence. It is intended to be easy to use, so whether your patients are at home or on the go, they can carry out low-volume TAI and experience the relief Peristeen Light can bring.
Click on the how-to-use video for Peristeen Light to see how it works.
Who is it for?
- Passive faecal incontinence*
- Post-defaecation soiling*
- Incomplete evacuation*
- Evacuation difficulties*
- Rectocele (posterior vaginal wall prolapse)
- High anxiety about TAI
- Can be used by adults and children over three years of age
* For patients with these symptoms plus LARS, consider Peristeen Light or Peristeen Plus Cone – colonic anastomosis should not be excessively challenged.
How to use Peristeen Light?
Expand the tabs below to see step-by-step instructions for use
Step 1
Fill water container and attach the catheter
Step 2
Lubricate the catheter with water
Step 3
Squeeze the container to make sure all the air is removed
Step 4
Insert, irrigate and empty the bowel
Step 5
Disassemble the product and dispose of the catheter
Step 6
Empty the water container and dry it off
A low-volume system helps me regain control and gives me a the confidence to help me trust my body.