Bard Coude Tip Tiemann Latex Urethral Catheter 12Fr 16 L, One Eye, Sterile

What is 57010112-Case Bard Coude Tip Tiemann Latex Urethral Catheter 12Fr 16 L, One Eye, Sterile?

This is a sterile, single-use straight urethral catheter from Bard featuring a Tiemann-style coude (curved) tip and a single drainage eye. Manufactured in soft latex at a 12 French diameter and roughly 16 inches in length, it is designed for intermittent bladder drainage when a slight upward tip angle helps navigate the urethra.

Key features

• Coude Tiemann tip — tapered, slightly curved tip designed to ease passage past tight spots or an enlarged prostate.
• 12 French diameter — a mid-range gauge suited to most adult intermittent catheterization needs.
• 16 inch length — standard adult male length for full bladder drainage.
• Single drainage eye — focused outflow opening positioned near the angled tip.
• Latex construction — soft, flexible material that conforms during insertion for added comfort.
• Sterile, single-use — individually packaged to support clean intermittent technique and reduce infection risk.
• Trusted manufacturer — produced by Bard, a long-established name in urological care.

Who is 57010112-Case Bard Coude Tip Tiemann Latex Urethral Catheter 12Fr 16 L, One Eye, Sterile for?

This catheter is intended for adult users — most often men — who perform intermittent self-catheterization or are cared for by a nurse or family caregiver and who have difficulty passing a straight-tip catheter. It is best suited to people whose clinician has specifically recommended a coude tip, and who are comfortable with sterile technique. Typical use settings include home care, long-term care facilities, and clinical environments.

How does 57010112-Case Bard Coude Tip Tiemann Latex Urethral Catheter 12Fr 16 L, One Eye, Sterile compare?

Compared with straight-tip latex catheters, the Tiemann coude design is generally easier to advance when there is prostatic enlargement, urethral stricture, or a false passage. Compared with silicone or hydrophilic-coated options, latex is softer and lower in cost, though shoppers with latex sensitivities should choose an all-silicone alternative instead. And unlike indwelling Foley catheters, this is a non-retaining intermittent catheter — it drains and is removed rather than staying in place with an inflated balloon.