McKesson Urethral Catheter Coude Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr. 16 Inch, 1/EA

Urethral Catheter Coude Tip Uncoated PVC 18 Fr. 16 Inch, 1/EA

This urethral catheter is a sterile coude tip intermittent catheter made for urethral catheterization. It may be a practical choice for adults who need quick, easy self-catheterization, especially when navigating tight strictures or obstructions is a concern. This version has an 18 Fr. size, 16 inch length, and uncoated PVC construction.

Good Fit For

• Adult intermittent self-catheterization
• Male patients with an enlarged prostate
• Female patients who have developed obstructions
• Urethral catheterization when residual urine remains after natural voiding

Key Features

• Coude tip with a short, strong curve helps guide the catheter through tight strictures
• Uncoated clear PVC supports intermittent catheterization with straightforward handling
• Polished staggered eyelets are designed for maximum urine flow while helping minimize urethral trauma
• Raised ridge on the funnel and blue guide stripe help with accurate tip orientation during insertion
• Flexible ridged funnel end gives the user a better grip for easier handling
• Individually packaged for single, sterile use

Applications and Usage

• Intermittent urethral catheterization for adults who are unable to promote a natural urine flow
• Draining urine from the bladder during self-catheterization
• Use when a curved tip may help pass a tight spot more easily
• Situations where french size identification matters, aided by the color-coded funnel and label

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 16 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is intended for single, disposable use.
• The coude tip needs correct upward orientation; the ridge and blue guide stripe are there to help with positioning.
• This SKU is 18 Fr. and 16 inch, so buyers should confirm the required size before ordering.
• The product is not made with DEHP, DINP, BPA, or natural rubber latex.

FAQ

• Is this a straight catheter or a coude tip catheter? This is a coude tip catheter. The tip has a short, strong curve that can help when navigating tight strictures or obstructions.
• Who may benefit from this catheter style? This catheter may be useful for adults who need intermittent urethral catheterization, including male patients with an enlarged prostate or females who have developed obstructions.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 18 Fr. and 16 inch long.
• Is this catheter sterile and single use? Yes. Each catheter is individually packaged for single, sterile use.
• What helps with handling and orientation during use? The funnel end has a ridged grip, and the catheter shaft has a blue guide stripe with a raised ridge on the funnel to help orient the curved tip upward.

From McKesson.