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What Is a Straight Catheter?

The straight catheter, also called an intermittent catheter, is a soft, thin tube used to pass urine from the body. Straight catheters are usually made of plastic (PVC) and are only used one time and then thrown away.

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What Is a Coude Catheter?

The coude catheter is specifically designed to maneuver around obstructions or blockages in the urethra. Coude is the French word for “bend” or “elbow,” and coude catheters are slightly bent at the tip which helps them move past a blockage.

The coude catheter has a bent or tapered end.

What is a Condom Catheter?

When it comes to the different types of incontinence supplies, most people have heard of the absorbent products: bladder control pads, pull-ons, and adult diapers. But there’s another kind of incontinence product most people don’t know is out there. It’s called the condom catheter, and it could be the answer to some men’s incontinence needs.

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