Not all lubricating gels are the same. With OptiLube, we’ve developed a lubricant gel to suit most clinical procedures. By listening to clinicians, the specialists in our UK laboratories have fine-tuned the formulation and perfected the viscosity to create a class IIa sterile lubricating jelly with a range of benefits:
Water soluble and pH balanced
Adheres well to gloves and instruments
Won’t damage rubber or metal equipment
Available in a choice of formats to suit different procedures and clinician preferences
OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly is available in a range of formats and sizes.
Choose a format below to see the relevant ordering information.
OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly is available in New Zealand through our partner EBOS healthcare
OptiLube sachets
OptiLube pre-filled syringes
OptiLube tubes
OptiLube Reach precision tubes
Available in 2.7g, 5g and 20g sizes, these individual-use sachets eliminate the risk of patient-to-patient contamination. They also offer easy opening and easy application.
OptiLube Scope 15g sachet is specifically formulated for use during endoscopy procedures.
Pr Name
OptiLube 2.7g sachet
OptiLube 5g sachet
OptiLube 20g sachet
OptiLube Scope 15g sachet
Size
2.7g
5g
20g
15g
Pr Code
1123
1120
1119
1117
PIP Code
N/A
357-8275
N/A
N/A
NPC Code
N/A
FTM 306
N/A
N/A
Inner Pack
Box of 144
Box of 150
Box of 20
Box of 30
Outer Pack
Case of 1440
Case of 1500
Case of 200
Case of 300
We’ve designed these 6ml, 11ml and 20ml pre-filled syringes for procedures where precise application is vital. Sterile and individually wrapped, they ensure the minimum handling needed for an aseptic ‘gold standard’ procedure.
Pr Name
OptiLube 6ml syringe
OptiLube 11ml syringe
OptiLube 20ml syringe
Size
6ml
11ml
20ml
Pr Code
1125
1126
1130
PIP Code
373-4357
373-4365
N/A
NPC Code
FST 650
FST 651
N/A
Inner Pack
Box of 25
Box of 25
Box of 20
Outer Pack
Case of 250
Case of 250
Case of 100
With a unique flip-cap, these 5g, 42g, 82g and 113g tubes can be opened easily without leaks. They’re easy to squeeze accurately, avoiding wastage, and the large cap means you can store the tubes upright, saving space.
OptiLube 10g tube is specifically designed with an expanded opening for the effective lubrication of intermittent catheters.
Pr Name
OptiLube 5g tube
OptiLube 42g tube
OptiLube 82g tube
OptiLube 113g tube
OptiLube 10g tube
Size
5g
42g
82g
113g
10g
Pr Code
1124
1121
1122
1127
1114
PIP Code
362-8856
357-7012
357-8283
N/A
N/A
NPC Code
FTM 293
FTM 294
FTM 299
FTM 300
N/A
Inner Pack
Box of 48
Box of 12
Box of 12
Box of 12
Box of 30
Outer Pack
Case of 480
Case of 72
Case of 72
Case of 72
Case of 300
With a long reach nozzle for improved accuracy when dispensing jelly, OptiLube Reach is available in 5g and 15g tube formats.
Pr Name
OptiLube Reach 5g tube
OptiLube Reach 15g tube
Size
5g
15g
Pr Code
1140
1141
PIP Code
N/A
N/A
NPC Code
N/A
N/A
Inner Pack
Box of 36
Box of 24
Outer Pack
Case of 360
Case of 240
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A lubricant for many aspects of healthcare
OptiLube is a highly versatile gel, used in over 90% of the UK’s acute hospitals, and in more than 60 other countries. Here are just some of the procedures where OptiLube is used:
Procedure
Insertion / use of
Specialism
Vaginal / vaginal speculum examination (PAP test)
Speculum
Gynaecology
Urethral / suprapubic catheterisation
Indwelling catheter
Urology
Cystoscopy
Cystocope
Urology
Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
Endoscope
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscope
Endoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscope
Endoscopy
Laryngeal mask insertion
Laryngeal mask airway
Respiratory
Endotracheal tube insertion
Endotracheal tube
Respiratory
Enema insertion
Enema
Proctocology
Sonography (pregnancy, breast imaging)
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Obstetrics
X-ray
Photolectron spectoscrope
Radiology
Support to bring out the benefits
To ensure you make the most of OptiLube – meeting patients’ needs as effectively as possible – we offer comprehensive product training, including videos and procedure guides.
You can watch UK clinicians talking about how and why they use OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly here, or read more about what procedures OptiLube can be used in here.
I use OptiLube 5g sachets several times a day. I had cancer and my voice box was removed so I have to breath and voice through a hole in my neck called a stoma. I have a stoma stud which houses a filter to protect my lungs. The hole in my neck became very sore so I was unable to insert the stoma stud which as you can imagine was not ideal. I became very frustrated and down in the dumps. I was on the internet looking for something that could help me and found OptiLube. I thought this could be my saviour and how right I was. I immediately contacted Optimum Medical and they sent out a free sample of OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly. I can’t thank Optimum Medical enough – OptiLube has changed my life.
Desmond BirchCheshire, UK
My husband has a urethral stricture which was the result of an operation he had as a child. He self catheterises once a week usually as this keeps the stricture open. He previously didn’t use lubricant but found it difficult doing the procedure and kept getting water infections following. Since using OptiLube pre-filled syringes he finds it much easier and hasn’t had one water infection since.
Jacqueline JacksonRotherham, UK
Choosing the OptiLube range has been a great decision for my practice and patients. The gel is high quality and consistently performs extremely well on all of the many procedures it is required for.
Dr Donna KerschnerYork, UK
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust changed to Optilube sterile 5g sachets back in November 2010. The Clinicians like the small individual sachets. The gel has the right consistency and suits all our clinical needs. We are very happy with the product.