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Uncoated Straight Catheters
Straight catheters offer a simple design with lubrication applied before use. Learn more!
Uncoated catheters are a simple but dependable type of catheter that requires lubricant before use. They're available in a variety of lengths, sizes, brands, and tip styles to fit different needs.
Not sure what's right for you? Our specialists can help you explore your options and understand how your insurance may cover the intermittent catheter supplies you need.
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What Are Straight Catheters?
Considered the original catheter technology, straight catheters are thin, flexible tubes inserted into the urethra or a surgically-created stoma to drain the bladder. It's considered a cost-effective option and is often covered by many insurance plans.
It’s typically recommended to use a water-soluble, sterile catheter lubricant each time you straight cath. This may help make cathing feel more comfortable and reduce friction during insertion. friction inside the urethra and make catheterization more comfortable.
Intermittent straight catheters are available in straight or coudé tip, for those who can’t pass a standard straight tip. And they are available in multiple lengths, including male catheters, female catheters, and pediatric catheters for children.
Here are just a few of the many straight catheter options in varying lengths and tip styles.
Want to try out a straight catheter?
Not sure what's right for you? 180 Medical carries uncoated catheters from all leading brands. Reach out to get started, and we'll help you explore your product options.
Do I Need a Prescription to Get Straight Catheters?
Yes. All catheters, including uncoated straight catheters, must be prescribed for medical use. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider if you're noticing difficulty with completely emptying your bladder or any other medical issue.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare, also require additional documentation or progress notes to demonstrate medical necessity.
But you don't have to handle all this alone. 180 Medical can coordinate with your prescribing healthcare provider to get any paperwork needed by your insurance plan.
How Do I Learn How to Straight Cath?
180 Medical provides lots of helpful information for learning how to catheterize, including online instructions and video guides at HowToCath.com.
Using straight catheters may be an unfamiliar process at first. It can even feel uncomfortable for some people when they first start, although it shouldn't feel painful.
With time, practice of the proper technique as prescribed by your healthcare provider, and product support from a reliable catheter company, it may become easier for you.
However, when it comes to your need for using catheters, you should rely on your healthcare provider first and foremost. They can educate you on the proper use of your intermittent catheters when they prescribe them.
We can help you find the catheter that works best for you among the widest variety of catheter types and brands on the market.
Can I Order Straight Catheters from 180 Medical?
If you’re ready to order straight catheters, 180 Medical can help make the process easier. Our Catheter Specialists will work with your healthcare provider and insurance plan to help verify your coverage, gather any required documentation, and find the catheter supplies that fit your prescription.
180 Medical carries uncoated catheter options from a wide range of trusted brands, and our specialists are here to provide the service, support, and dependable on-time delivery you deserve.
Contact us today or call 1-877-688-2729 toll-free to discuss your catheter options.
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