Coudé is a French word meaning bend or elbow. A coudé tip catheter has a slight bend at the insertion tip, and is also known as Tiemann. Coudé tip catheters are designed for the male anatomy. The coudé tip can navigate the male urethral passage, which is shaped like a hockey stick, without causing trauma. [...]
Multiple Sclerosis MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord can disrupt the normal bladder process by interfering with the transmission of signals between the brain and urinary system. Reference: https://mssociety.ca/about-ms/symptoms Spina Bifida In children born with Spina Bifida, the nerves in the spinal cord that control the bladder may not form properly. The bladder [...]
Urinary incontinence is the accidental release of urine or leaking urine. It can happen when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or jog. Or you may have a sudden need to go to the bathroom but cannot get there in time. Bladder control problems are very common, especially among women. They usually do not cause major health [...]
Some people’s bladder muscles do not work as well as others. If you are unable to fully empty your bladder, you are at greater risk of developing urinary tract infections which can cause kidney damage. When this happens, your doctor or nurse may recommend clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). CIC means inserting a catheter through the [...]
CathetersPlus provides a wide array of catheters in various sizes (06 - 18 French). Catheters are available in straight or coude tipped, hydrophilic, uncoated; intermittent, Foley (indwelling) and male external (condom) options. Catheter-associated supplies and incontinence products are also available and include drainage bags, leg bags, extension tubing, securement devices, briefs, liners, etc. Please CONTACT US to [...]
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