Intermittent catheters require manual lubrication before insertion. They are inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain the bladder; they may require extension tubes for people who use wheelchairs or have difficulty making transfers. Male and female intermittent catheters can reduce the risk of kidney damage or urinary tract infections in a bladder that doesn’t empty properly. People who use intermittent catheterization as a method of emptying their bladder typically use them 4-6 times per day.
At 180 Medical we carry male and female intermittent catheters of all sizes, materials, and styles. Generally, men use longer length catheters, and female intermittent catheters are shorter lengths. Our catheters are available with straight and Coudé tips.
We offer the greatest selection of catheters from all major manufacturers including Bard, Coloplast, Cure Catheter, Bard intermittent catheters, Kendall Dover, Mentor intermittent catheters, Rochester and Rusch. Our Bard intermittent catheters are non-lubricated, come in sterile packaging and are designed to be used once and then discarded. The Mentor intermittent catheters are latex-free and packaged in a single sterile pack with fire-polished eyelets and a siliconized surface for smooth inserts.
Intermittent catheterization is easy to learn. Supplies can be carried discreetly in a pocket or bag, and the procedure can be done fairly quickly. You can drain the urine through the catheter and into the toilet, or drain the urine into a disposable bag. To learn the procedure, you must learn where the catheter is inserted and how to use the product. 180 Medical is one of the only distributers to offer “How to Cath” information to learn the procedure.
At 180 Medical your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are a catheter user, but have never discussed your ideal choices for catheters with someone, please give us a call at 1-877-688-2729. After working with one of our customer consultants for just 5 minutes, you will realize why we feel we can meet your urologic needs and provide knowledge about catheters better than any other company.
