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What is an External Catheter?

An external catheter is a non-invasive catheter placed outside the human body. These are of two primary types - condom catheters and female urethral inserts. These catheters are urinary sheaths designed to treat short-term male incontinence, shaped like a condom that easily rolls over a man’s penis and is connected via tubing to a collecting bag to collect the urine. At HPFY, we carry a whole variety of external catheters for males. Our range includes all-silicone self-adhering catheters, external catheters with straps, external catheters for men with short sheath lengths, external male catheters with a watertight adhesive seal, reusable condom catheters, and much more. You can choose from latex and non-latex types and base your selection on properties like hypoallergenic and non-sterile.

How does External Catheter for Men work?

1. An external catheter is slipped onto a male user’s penis and secured using medical adhesive or an inflatable retention ring. Urine from the bladder flows out through the urethra, sheath, and into the attached leg urinary bag or bedside drainage bag.
2. External condom catheter systems are non-invasive and hence easy to use. Men prefer them with incontinence over intermittent catheters or indwelling catheters. Since the catheter is not inserted, urinary tract infections have fewer chances and reduced trauma.
3. Condom cath for men is available in several types and sizes. Generally, the usage period is 12-48 hours, and most of these are disposable urinary sheaths. A pop-on male catheter is useful due to its clear sheath for easy inspection of the skin and monitoring skin health.
4. The male incontinence sheath is usually connected to a urine bag strapped to the leg, or an overnight urine bag hung by the bedside. But the Bioderm Liberty 3.0 external catheter has an integral collection chamber that can hold up to 8 fl. oz.
5. Condom catheters may be self-adhering, such as UltraFlex Male External Catheter. They have an adhesive on the inner ring, while others have adhesive tapes to hold the catheter. An inflatable retention ring and foam straps are other options to secure the catheter. The Rochester wide band condom catheter has a 3-inch wide adhesive area 70% wider than traditional self-adhering catheters.

What are the benefits of a Condom Catheter?

Condom catheters have manifold benefits over internal catheters. These external catheters are -

• Less likely to cause urinary tract infection associated with catheters (CAUTI)
• More comfortable
• Less movement restriction
• Noninvasive (nothing is inserted in your body)
• Available for home use (i.e., no need for a doctor or nurse's assistance)

Buying guide for a male condom catheter

• Sensitivity: If you have a latex allergy, opt for silicone catheters or latex-free sheath condoms, which are also self-adhering. Conveen Optima is made of PSX silicone material. It has an anti-leakage system of a push ring with sure grip ribs and an anti-kink below to ensure free flow and balanced adhesive. The Rochester UltraFlex is also a great option that offers a built-in adhesive band in a length and placement typical of traditional male external catheters. Its size and clear, breathable silicone design work well for a wide range of patients.
• Adhesiveness: The Hollister extended wear latex external catheter has double convolutions to prevent kinking and twisting and an inner flap to minimize urine backflow. The Freedom Clear Advantage male external catheter from Coloplast has aloe in the adhesive to protect the skin and a kink-resistant nozzle to ensure free flow.

Female External Condom Catheter - PureWick Female External Catheter

Condom Catheter FAQ - What should you know?

1. What is a texas condom catheter?

A texas catheter is a special condom catheter that fits over the penis and is attached to a tube that collects urine.

3. How to remove an external catheter?

What type of catheter is used largely depends on the patient's skin sensitivity; the wear time of the catheter may also vary. The average wear time is between 12 to 72 hours and should be re-evaluated periodically to ensure successful use. The removal of the catheter is essential for the cleaning and inspection of the skin. It should be done every day unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. Use a warm towel to remove the male condom urinary catheters with adhesive. 

• Gently lift a bit of catheter from the skin.
• Pull the catheter material gently towards the skin. Avoid pinching on it; just a bit of thumb pressure and pull towards the body.
• Cleaning with hot water prevents the catheter from getting contaminated.

4. How do I know what size condom catheter I need?

Measure around the shaft of the penis and divide that number by 3.14 (pie) to get the diameter. The condom catheters are sized in millimeters and are based on the diameter of your penis, not the circumference.

5. What is a male condom catheter used for?

An external condom catheter is a urinary catheter — a tube that allows the flow of urine — that users can wear outside the penis instead of inside the urethra, a natural tube inside the penis. It collects urine for people who have difficulty holding their urine or cannot walk to the bathroom.

6. How do you know what size external catheter to use?

All manufacturers of condom urine catheters have a measuring guide to help you select the proper size. With a condom catheter sizing guide, put the notch area just behind the glans and pick the size that most exactly fits. If you measure between two sizes, choose the bigger of the two.

7. When should I make an appointment with my doctor?

Consult a doctor if -

• Your urine is pink or red.
• No pee has emptied through the catheter in the last 6 to 8 hours.
• Your urine has a distinct odor.
• Urine is heavy, cloudy, or contains mucous.
• You have urethral, bladder, or abdominal pain or burning.
• Your penis becomes bloated, red, or purple.

Where can I buy an External Condom Catheter Online?

HPFY offers a variety of external catheters. Our wide range includes condom catheters with straps, short sheath length, watertight adhesive seal, reusable, and much more. You can choose a one-piece male external urinary collection device in latex and non-latex types as well. Please browse through our wide collection and choose the design that best suits you.

Research and Articles on External Urine Catheters

• Top Five Male External Catheters
• Evaluation of a new external condom catheter system
• Biomechanical performance of silicone and latex external condom catheters
• External Collection Devices as an Alternative to the Indwelling Urinary Catheter