Straight Tip
A straight tip catheter is exactly what it sounds like, it is a catheter that is perfectly straight from top to bottom. The flexible tube that is used has no curvature throughout.
Straight Tip
The coude catheter is specifically designed to maneuver around obstructions in the urethra. Coude is the French word for “bend” or “elbow,” and are slightly bent at the tip which helps them move past any obstructions.
Closed System
A self-contained catheter within the collection bag, which is a sterile environment for the catheter. It includes an introducer tip, which helps you bypass the highest concentrations of bacteria in the urethra reducing the risk of infection.