Medical Devices - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Freedom and Dignity Restored. Make it to the bathroom in time with DFree, Australia first wearable device for managing urinary incontinence.Incontinence is a major problem throughout Australian society. It affects 20% of the Australian population, over 70% of people living in nursing homes and is increasing steadily given our aging population and the increase of those living with disabilities with- in the community.Aside from the personal difficulties that arise from incontinence, an enormous recurring cost burden is placed on the health care sector arising from related problems such as falls injuries as people rush to the bathroom, infections, skin problems and psychological trauma.Up until now, the only remedy for sufferers of incontinence has been the use of diapers or invasive medical intervention.Our product is a game changer. It removes the need for incontinence aids and gives sufferers back their dignity. DFree is a portable, wearable device that indicates when the user needs to go to the toilet. It is non-invasive and easy to use. DFree sends an alert to a users smartphone or tab- let to provide them with ample time to attend the toilet. It avoids the use of incontinence pads which can lead to incontinence dermatitis and urinary tract infections.