I.S. Cath 18G Male Intermittent Silicone 42Cm Red Funnel Coude Tapered Tip Mc18Fr – Pack of 30

Achieving comfort and efficiency in catheterization is paramount, especially when navigating anatomical challenges. The I.S. Cath 18G Male Intermittent Silicone 42Cm Red Funnel Coude Tapered Tip Mc18Fr – Pack of 30 is meticulously designed to provide healthcare professionals and patients with a reliable solution for complex cases. Combining advanced material science with an ergonomic coude tip design, this catheter ensures that every procedure is performed with the highest standard of safety and patient comfort.

Why Choose This Product?

When standard catheters are insufficient, the I.S. Cath 18G Coude tip provides the necessary maneuverability to bypass obstructions. Unlike standard catheters, the tapered coude tip is uniquely shaped to glide past strictures, making it an essential tool for patients with challenging anatomy. Furthermore, the use of medical-grade silicone instead of standard plastics ensures a soft, flexible, and biocompatible experience, significantly reducing the risk of skin irritation or adverse reactions to plasticizers like DEHP and BPA.

Key Features & Benefits

• Specialized Coude Tapered Tip: Expertly designed to help navigate strictures or false passages, ensuring successful insertion where standard tips may fail.

• Biocompatible Silicone Material: Crafted from premium silicone, ensuring the catheter is soft, durable, and completely free from DEHP and BPA.

• Heat-Polished Eyelets: The drainage eyelets undergo a precision heat-polishing process to eliminate rough edges, minimizing discomfort and urethral trauma during insertion and removal.

• Red Funnel End: Features a color-coded red funnel for easy identification and secure attachment to drainage systems or collection bags.

• 42cm Length: Optimized for male urethral anatomy, ensuring adequate reach and secure handling.

• Bulk Convenience: Packaged in a box of 30, providing a reliable, sterile supply for consistent daily use.

Ideal Use Cases

• Stricture Management: Ideal for patients whose anatomy makes traditional straight-tip catheterization difficult or uncomfortable.

• Bypassing False Passages: Designed specifically to assist in navigating obstructions that require a angled or tapered tip for successful advancement.

• Daily Intermittent Care: Suitable for home-based self-catheterization or professional clinical use for patients requiring specialized urological support.

Directions for Use

1. Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning the procedure.

2. Preparation: Open the sterile packaging carefully. Apply a generous amount of sterile, water-soluble lubricating gel to the coude tip and the length of the catheter.

3. Insertion: Gently advance the catheter into the urethra. Ensure the coude tip is angled correctly as instructed by your healthcare professional to navigate the anatomy effectively.

4. Drainage: Once urine begins to flow, ensure the catheter remains in position until the bladder is completely empty.

5. Removal: Slowly withdraw the catheter. Dispose of the used unit in accordance with clinical waste guidelines. Never reuse.

Important Safety/Storage Information

• Sterility: This product is sterile. If the packaging is damaged or the seal is broken, do not use.

• Single-Use Only: This device is strictly intended for single-patient, single-use. Reuse increases the risk of serious urinary tract infections (UTIs).

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

• Professional Guidance: Use only under the guidance of a healthcare professional. If you encounter significant resistance or pain during insertion, stop immediately and contact your doctor.

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