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A coudé catheter, or sometimes called a coude tip catheter, is a urinary catheter with a slightly curved tip that designed for easy insertion. Coudé tip catheters are typically prescribed if a patient has an enlarged prostate and the catheter tip is curved to get past that tight spot with ease.
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. In addition to being used by doctors and nurses, coudé catheters can be used at home by patients who may need to self-catheterize for a variety of reasons.
Coudé catheters come in different types. These include a tapered tip, olive tip, or Tiemann tip catheter. 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.
These types of urinary catheters are usually stocked in hospitals and medical clinics and patients who need them can order them conveniently through various medical supply companies, like Comfort Medical.
Some of the coudé catheter brands we carry: Convatec, Cure Medical, Bard Medical, Rochester, Coloplast.
The first flexible silver coil catheter was developed in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s Founding Fathers. The inventor Charles Goodyear developed vulcanized rubber in the mid nineteenth century and it became possible to mass-produce catheters. Intermittent catheterization was not recognized as a safe method that patients could perform themselves until the early 1970’s, when self-catheterization was proven as a clean method.
In today’s world, millions of people can manage bladder dysfunctions and clean intermittent catheterization themselves, gaining control, freedom, and a higher quality of life.
Straight catheters are part of intermittent catheterization, the periodic emptying of the bladder with a sterile catheter each time a person caths.
Straight Catheters are gentle, with smooth, fire-polished eyelets to prevent urethral trauma that can cause the formation of scar tissue.
These catheters are designed for users with chronic bladder problems who are able to perform the catheterization themselves. Additionally, they’re generally used for a quick “in-n-out,” which also means they can only be used one time.
Urinary catheters are made for people who cannot empty their bladder – either for a short period of time or permanently.
A dysfunctional bladder can lead to urine build up, which can cause pressure in the kidneys, ultimately, damaging them. A Urinary catheter can solve this problem by conveniently emptying the bladder.
A urinary catheter is a tube used to collect urine from the bladder. It’s hollow, partially flexible, and comes in many types, sizes and materials such as rubber, plastic, and silicone.
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Using a closed system catheter is easy, safe, and empowering. Here is why:
You can choose between a wide selection of high quality brands. Our top three include: Coloplast, Hollister and ConvaTec. If we don’t have your prefered choice, then we’ll be happy to find you a good alternative.
It is free to sign up and we offer free delivery. We are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances. Your expenses are covered by 70-100%, but we will clarify this with your insurance. From ordering until you get your catheters it will only take up to 3 days.
We do all the work so you don’t have to! No more paperwork or waiting in line at the pharmacy. Comfort Medical fills out all necessary insurance forms and bills Medicare or private insurance on your behalf.
We’ll make sure you receive the best products for your unique needs. Therefore, we take our time to understand your situation. In addition, Comfort Medical can contact your doctor directly.
We offer catheter supplies from Bard, Cure Medical, Coloplast, Hollister, and Rochester Medical. We are constantly evaluating the products we provide to ensure we offer the best products for your needs.
Our product specialists will contact you, your doctor, and your physician directly to understand your situation and verify that you are receiving the right amount and types of catheters so you will never run out.
Most likely, yes. We carry a wide selection of different brands and if we don’t have yours, we will be happy to find you a good alternative. Our top three brands are: Coloplast, Hollister and ConvaTec.
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The professionalism of the product specialist I spoke with convinced me that I found the right company.
Dale W.
Catheter user
An Intermittent Catheter is a simple solution that gives you the freedom to decide when you want to empty your bladder and decreases the potential risk of UTI.
The bladders job is to fill, store and empty out urine throughout the day. But when the bladder has trouble storing urine, emptying urine from the bladder, or both, intermittent catheterization (IC) may be required. IC mimics the bladder’s natural rhythm allowing the bladder to fill and empty, thereby providing several advantages and health benefits.
Urine naturally fills the bladder when the walls of the bladder relax. When the bladder becomes full, IC is used to completely empty the bladder at regular intervals throughout the day. This prevents urine remaining in the bladder.
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