- It is for intermittent or temporary drainage
Uses
- Intermittent catheterization drains urine from the bladder at regular times for patients with urinary retention or incontinence
- A sterile urine sample can be collected directly from the bladder for diagnostic testing
- It may drain the bladder after surgery or when a patient needs to be still
- It functions as an all-purpose catheter in various healthcare settings
Features
- The catheter is made of red latex rubber
- It has an 8 French (Fr.) diameter and is 16 inches long
- It has a round, hollow tip
- It has two drainage eyes
- Radiopaque material makes the catheter visible under X-ray or fluoroscopy
- It is sterile and packaged for single use
- The product contains natural rubber latex but is not labeled as latex-free
Benefits
- The drainage eyes and hollow tip allow for complete bladder emptying
- The red rubber material provides improved firmness to help with insertion
- The sterile design minimizes the potential for cross-contamination and catheter-associated infections
- It can be used for a wide range of applications
- The radiopaque feature allows clinicians to confirm correct placement using imaging technology
Contents
- 1 Catheter per pack
