Catheter Types

        

The two basic designs of urinary catheters are intermittent and indwelling urinary catheter. The indwelling catheter remains in the body. An intermittent catheter, also called a Robinson catheter is not designed to remain inside the body. The Robinson (intermittent) catheter is just for short time use. It is either non-coated or hydrophilic (water) coated.

The indwelling catheter used for urinary/ bladder control is called a Foley catheter. This catheter is named after a Boston surgeon by the name of Frederick Foley who designed the piece in the 1930s. The design is simply that of a flexible rubber (either natural rubber or silicone) tube that passes through the urethra on its way to the bladder.

There are two channels called lumens on the catheter which serve different purposes. One of the channels remains open on either end. Its function is to allow urine to flow out from the body and empty into a urine collection bag. The other channel or lumen has a value on the outside, and it connects to a balloon. The balloon is filled with a saline solution which remains inside the body and is responsible for keeping the Foley catheter in place.

Coudé (French for bend) catheters have a curved tip that is specifically designed to easily pass through the curvature within the prostatic urethra.  Hematuria catheters are Foley catheters which are designed to detect blood in the urine. External, Texas, urisheat, also known as condom catheters is a type of catheter used for men who are incontinent. The benefit of this kind of catheter is that it carries less risk of infection than the standard Foley catheter. 

Catheters are usually 3.3 mm to 9.3mm which is big enough to allow the urine to go through. Larger ones are necessary for thick or bloody urine with a lot of sediment.

The Company For Your Catheter Needs:

Liberator Medical is a leading provider of urinary catheters and urological supplies, we provide you the urology products you need in a caring and helpful manner. We view each of our customers as a unique individual with specific needs, so our Catheter Supply-Care Specialists are trained to meet the customer’s needs in the most respectful and considerate way possible.

Our Liberator Medical catheter supplies include both female catheters and male catheters, offering you catheter supplies from all of the major urological manufacturers that you trust – Foley Catheters, Bard, Mentor, Coloplast, Cure, Hollister, Astra Tech, Rochester Medical, Rusch, Kendall, and Cure. Be sure to check out the new SpeediCath Compact female catheter.

We carry all types of catheters and catheter accessories such as Foley catheters or indwelling catheters, intermittent catheters, external catheters, Texas or condom catheters, catheter bags, and more.

Whatever your cathing need, our job at Liberator Medical is to fulfill it as quickly and effortlessly as possible. We understand that dealing with insurance companies and filling out paperwork is a tedious and difficult process, so simplify your life by using Liberator Medical to supply your urological needs.

We are an Accredited Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance provider that continues to help thousands of people qualify for their catheter supplies for little to no out-of-pocket cost.* We handle all of your billing so you never have to fill out a claim form again. We deliver your urinary catheters and urological supplies right to your home with free shipping, and contact you when it’s time for you to reorder, so you have your catheter supplies when you need them at your door.  

If you’d like more information about Liberator Medical’s Catheter Supply-Care Program, call us toll-free today at 1-866-642-6840. 

*Co-payments, deductibles and conditions apply.

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