Catheter overview
We offer the latest products in intermittent catheter technologies as well as an extensive range of intermittent catheters from leading manufacturers, including Coloplast, Convatec, Hollister, Cure and Bard.
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Intermittent catheters differ on tip style and whether they are connected to a collection bag. Your healthcare professional will guide you in choosing the right type, size, and material for your care.
A straight catheter is easy to insert, and is typically the recommended intermittent catheter for people without any urethral blockages.
A coudé catheter has a curved or bent tip that helps it pass more easily around obstructions such as an enlarged prostate or urethral strictures.
A closed system kit is a catheter that comes inside a sterile collection bag. The attached bag collects the urine, so there’s no need to empty it into a toilet.
Comfort Medical offers both hydrophilic and non-hydrophilic catheters. Your healthcare provider will prescribe what's best for you.
Hydrophilic catheters are instantly ready-to-use. Their coating ensures a smooth and gentle catheterization experience. Some studies have shown they help reduce the risk of UTIs and protects the urethra as compared to uncoated catheters. 1,2
Non-hydrophilic catheters aren’t pre-lubricated, so you’ll apply the lubricant yourself before using them. Your routine may require additional steps to ensure lubrication is adequately applied before inserting the catheter.
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There are different types of catheters for different needs. Below, we explain external and intermittent catheters to help you understand the options available.
External catheters are also known as condom or “Texas” catheters. They fit over the penis and attach to a discreet collection bag, helping manage leakage without inserting a catheter into the bladder.
With intermittent catheters, patients insert and remove the urinary catheter several times a day, eliminating the need to wear a continuously draining catheter. They come in different types: Straight, Coudé and as closed-kit systems.
Straight catheters are designed for patients who have chronic bladder problems and are able to perform the catheterization themselves. They are typically available in straight and curved packaging, designed for males, females, even pediatric usage.
Coudé catheters have a slightly curved tip, designed for easy insertion. The curved tip is used to navigate around obstacles such as enlarged prostates or urethral strictures. More commonly used in men, coudé catheters can be used in women when they develop obstructions that require the use of catheter with a curved design.
Coudé catheters come in different types including tapered tip, olive tip, or Tiemann tip catheters. Interestingly, the design of the coudé catheter was created around 1800 by Dr. Emile Coude and was initially named a “biCoude” catheter, as it had two bends.
A closed system kit is a catheter that comes inside a sterile collection bag. This is the safest form of catheterization because the catheter does not come into contact with any bacteria before entering the bladder.
We provide catheters from Coloplast, Convatec, Hollister, Cure and Bard.
You can get catheter supplies delivered to your door by a DME supplier. Once you are onboarded with a Comfort Medical, there are several ways to order your catheters. You can order and schedule reorders online, via phone and by text message.
