Peristeen Plus makes a difference for adults and children with neurogenic bowel dysfunction. It offers predictable bowel management, and proven clinical improvement in constipation, fecal incontinence and quality of life.1,2,3,4
Peristeen Plus Transanal Irrigation System was built on the legacy of Peristeen, clinically equivalent with the same efficacy and safety profile as Peristeen. Peristeen Plus is usually prescribed as a second-line treatment when more conservative methods have failed.5 If you are considering Peristeen Plus, you must be evaluated by your healthcare provider. Please see below for a list of indications, contraindications and precautions. Call Coloplast® Care at 1-866-293-6349, if you need assistance identifying a trained Peristeen Plus facility in your area.
Once prescribed, talk to your healthcare provider about enrolling in the Coloplast Care patient support program. Our team of dedicated bowel Coloplast Care Advisors can work with you and your healthcare provider to help identify a supplier that work with your health insurance plan. Your Care Advisor will reach out to confirm the supplier's contact information and walk you through the next steps. You may also call us at 1-866-293-6349,or e-mail casupport@coloplast.com.
Your supplier will work directly with your clinician on any necessary documentation required by your healthcare plan. Please note coverage and reimbursement levels may vary - check with your insurance plan to see if Peristeen Plus is covered under your plan's policy.* To learn more about reimbursement for Peristeen Plus, please visit this page.
When you are approved for Peristeen Plus, remember to work with your healthcare provider on scheduling time for your first product training. Your first irrigation must be supervised by a qualified healthcare provider.
After your first supervised irrigation, our Coloplast Care Advisors will be reaching out to answer any additional questions you may have. Our Advisors are in contact with you throughout your first year to make sure you are off to a good start with Peristeen Plus.
References:
1. Christensen P, Olsen N, Krogh K, Bacher T, Laurberg S. Scintigraphic assessment of retrograde colonic washout in faecal incontinence and constipation. Dis Colon Rectum 2003;46(1):68-76.
2. Christensen P, et al. A randomized, controlled trial of transanal irrigation versus conservative bowel management in spinal cord-injured patients. Gastroenterology 2006;131:738-747.
3. Christensen P, Krogh K, Buntzen S, Payandeh F, Laurberg S. Long-term outcome and safety of transanal irrigation for constipation and faecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum 2008;52:286-292.
4. Mosiello G., Marshall D., Rolle U., Crétolle C., Santacruz B.G., Frischer J. and Benninga M. Consensus Review of Best Practice of Transanal Irrigation in Children. JPGN; Volume 64, Number 3, March 2017
5. Emmanuel et al. Consensus review of best practice of transanal irrigation in adults. Spinal Cord. 2013;51,732-738
