About Medline Red Rubber Latex Urethral Intermittent Catheter with Coude Tip
The Medline Urethral Intermittent Catheter with Coude Smooth Tip is designed for male patients who experience difficulty with standard straight-tip catheter insertion due to urethral obstruction, stricture, enlarged prostate, or urethral angulation. The coude tip — a gently curved, angled tip — is engineered to navigate past the natural curves of the male urethra and prostatic obstructions more successfully than a standard straight tip. The smooth tip minimizes trauma to the urethral mucosa during insertion. Graduated depth markings on the catheter shaft guide proper insertion depth. Each catheter is sterile and individually packaged for single use. The case of 12 is well-suited for clinics, home health programs, and inpatient facilities.
Key Benefits & Features:
- Coude smooth tip navigates male urethral curves and prostatic obstructions with less resistance
- Smooth PVC coude tip minimizes urethral trauma during difficult catheterizations
- Graduated insertion depth markings on the shaft for safe, guided placement
- Sterile, single-use packaging for clinical or home supply
Medline Red Rubber Latex Urethral Intermittent Catheter with Coude Tip FAQs
What is a coude tip catheter and when is it used?
A coude tip catheter has a gently curved, angled tip (rather than a straight tip) that is designed to navigate more easily past anatomical obstructions in the male urethra, such as an enlarged prostate, urethral stricture, or false passage. It is prescribed by a urologist when standard catheters cannot be passed easily.
How do I know which direction to orient the coude tip?
The curved tip should be directed upward (toward the ceiling) during insertion, following the natural curve of the male urethra. Many coude catheters have a small indicator bump or dot on the funnel end to guide proper orientation — refer to the packaging instructions.
Is this catheter appropriate for women?
Coude tip catheters are primarily designed and used for male catheterization. Female catheters are shorter and typically do not require a coude tip. Consult your healthcare provider for female-specific catheter recommendations.
What does "14 Fr" mean?
French (Fr) is a measurement of catheter diameter: 1 French = 0.33 mm. A 14 Fr catheter has an outer diameter of approximately 4.7 mm, which is a common size for adult male intermittent catheterization.
Can I reuse this catheter?
No. This is a sterile, single-use catheter. Reuse increases the risk of urinary tract infection and is not recommended.
