Straight Catheters

Straight intermittent catheters, often called straight or male catheters, are designed to drain the bladder for individuals with neurogenic bladder or other conditions in which the bladder does not function properly. This type of intermittent straight catheter is the first, original type of urinary catheter. The most common straight catheters are non-coated smooth PVC with staggered eyelets for drainage. Some have fire-polished eyelets while others have polished eyelets. You can manually lubricate these straight catheters prior to insertion with the use of individual packets or tubes of sterile lubrication.

ALSO AVAILABLE
These are also available in travel-sized pocket catheters, which come in a curved or U-shaped package and can be discreetly tucked into your pocket for easy carrying. Sizes of straight catheters include male or female or pediatric lengths, and a variety of French sizes.

FRENCH SIZES
The funnel of the straight catheter on most brands are color-coded for the French size. The French size is a measure of the inside diameter of the tube.

Hydrophilic Catheters
Hydrophilic catheters are coated with a hydrophilic polymer that becomes very slippery when wet to promote excellent gliding properties and provides lower friction when compared to other catheters. The result is a much more comfortable insertion.

Closed System Catheters
Closed system catheters are pre-lubricated catheters that are self-contained, allowing for a sterile environment. It includes an introducer tip that allows the straight catheter to bypass the highest concentrations of bacteria located in the first few millimeters of the urethra, significantly reducing the risk of infection. Closed system catheters have an attached collection bag which allows for discreet catheterizing where facilities are not available and also has the ability to measure output.

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