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Urinary catheters are available in all kinds of styles, materials, sizes, and designs for men, women, and children. Your doctor may recommend a particular type of catheter, and you can choose the product that is best for you based on your own preferences.
ABC Medical is ready to help you find the best fit for your needs and lifestyle—and we’ll send you free samples of any catheter product once your prescription is verified.
Intermittent catheters are disposable tubes that are inserted into the bladder several times per day to remove urine. Once the bladder is empty, the intermittent catheter is removed and thrown away. Many people use an intermittent catheter to drain their bladder directly into the toilet, so no drainage bag is required.
Several manufacturers offer a “closed system” intermittent catheter that reduces the risk of infection. These are packaged as a sterile kit that contains a collection bag and pre-lubricated or hydrophilic catheter tubing. Sometimes they also include gloves, a drape, and antiseptic swab sticks or wipes.
Indwelling catheters—also known as Foley catheters—remain inside your bladder to keep it fully drained. These catheter devices attach to a drainage bag that has a valve which can be opened to allow urine to flow out.
It’s held in place by a small balloon at the tip of the catheter tube. The balloon is inflated with sterile water to keep the catheter from slipping out. Indwelling catheters are typically replaced once per month.
External catheters remain fully outside the body by either fitting over a male’s penis or being secured against a female’s labia. Since external catheters don’t require insertion, they reduce the risk of urinary tract infections for individuals.
Please note: because intermittent catheters are regulated as prescription-only medical devices, a current prescription is needed to ship samples.
Our legendary care team will help you find the right products and arrange hassle-free home delivery.
There are many different types of catheter supplies, and it’s important to understand the products that may be prescribed to you by your healthcare provider. Get the right information and the right supplies to minimize inconvenience while protecting your health.
From tried-and-true products to innovative designs for athletic and on-the-go lifestyles, catheter options are seemingly endless. Getting the best fit and style starts with learning the right words to describe the products you need.
After a bit of adjustment, it’s still easy to live your normal life without compromise. A little time and practice with catheter devices will start you on the right path towards a smooth transition.
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