The older version, apparently discontinued has an item number 41075 on one end of each bag, at least in the U.S. The newer version is 41085. I don't know why the changes were made, but they don't work for me.
This is an excerpt of my review of the Northshore GoSupremes, as posted in a different thread here last November. They are not the same model as the FlexSupreme, which I previously found disappointing.
"I didn't know what to expect, as the FlexSupremes were disappointing when they first came out. I don't know if NorthShore has made improvements to the FlexSupremes since then, but the GoSupremes have fuller coverage. At first, I wore them with an extra layer of PUL over them and some Abena cotton/spandex fixing pants, but they do work, so I have gone back to just the fixing pants only adding the PUL if I am going to be somewhere for several hours where I don't know the restroom situation.
I have found that these work for both multiple minor-moderate bladder leaks and for single major, leaks, which for me would be 150-200 cc, minor bowel incon as well. Have not had a worst case bowel incident, which are rare for me, while using these, so cannot say about that.
I found the GoSupremes to be comfortable. With the new Abena Abri-Flex fit, I frequently had the sensation that they were falling down, even when they weren't, something that I never experienced with using the old fit for years. The cloth-like covering on the GoSupremes is a bit rougher in texture and less soft than many other brands, so people with heightened sensory issues around that may find that annoying, but I didn't. A positive point for me was that the GoSupremes, even in the same size, are smaller and less bulky than most of the other premium brands with similar performance. I am not one to care much about bulges; no one sees and I have never been asked except occasionally in a TSA airport search, but in some less forgiving clothes, that might matter to some.
For me, the smaller bulk is an advantage in storage (limited space), carrying around supplies (physical limitations as to the weight I can handle at any given time) , and slightly more discreet disposal when sharing communal space with non-family members. Even if they are somewhat aware of one's medical issues, one doesn't want others to have to encounter or deal with one's used items in the trash. I have a bag for my supplies that can fit into my usual travel bag and be folded up as the supplies are depleted. Usually, I could fit 6 Abriflex in there. With the GoSupremes, 10 fit easily.
Possible downsides. Item for item, the GoSupremes are more expensive than other premiums. I'm guessing this is because it is a house brand that doesn't have as much distribution as other brands. The cases are smaller, 56 vs. 72 or 84 in its competitors so one has to order more at one time or replenish more often. I have had good experiences with Northshore as a seller through Amazon (where there items are often less expensive or equal to their own website) and have no reason to believe that they will not be there long term, but depending on a house brand that is not readily available from multiple sources may not be in everyone's comfort zone.
Overall, I like these and will use them again in the future, although I am still determining my current top brand, which is, unfortunately, no longer Abena."
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