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Urological supplies are intended to help in the safe operation of the urinary system. Urinary catheter supplies facilitate catheterization when the user cannot empty their bladder on their own and can also be used in urinary retention and incontinence cases. Urinary drainage bags are used in conjunction with catheters to store urine drawn from the bladder, reducing the need for frequent bathroom visits. They are beneficial to both bedridden patients and those who lead an active lifestyle.
There are basically four types of urinary catheters, namely, external catheters, intermittent catheters, Foley catheters, and closed system catheters.
External or condom catheters are designed to be used by males only. They are ideal for those who do not require invasive catheterization, and their purpose is served with an external device. These urinary supplies are shaped like a condom and designed to slip over the user’s penis. The device is connected to a urinary bag to collect the urine flowing from the urinary bladder through the urethra.
Male external catheters from Coloplast, Hollister, Urocare, and Rochester Medical are examples of quality products made of skin-friendly material and designed to give the best possible security. For the latex-sensitive, skin irritation is kept to the minimum with silicone devices. The female external catheter-like Purewick Catheter is also designed to give the best possiility.
Intermittent catheters are for use only when required. They are bought by those who do not need 24-hours catheterization. Either their requirement is for the short-term while the user is recuperating after surgery, or they could involve catheter-based management of the urinary bladder for life. So during intermittent catheterization, urinary catheter tubing is inserted into the bladder through the urethra, and the accumulated urine is allowed to drain out. The catheter is pulled out after the bladder is emptied. The process is repeated when required and can be performed by the user or a caregiver at home.
Intermittent catheters provide less risk of UTIs (urinary tract infection). You will find a whole variety of intermittent urinary catheters with different tips and styles or a combination of both. We have a wide range of catheters such as hydrophilic catheters (SpeediCath Compact Male Catheter), coude tip catheters, PVC catheters, red rubber catheters (like Bardia Urethral Red Rubber Catheter), silicone catheters, funnel end catheters, round tip catheters, lubricate catheters, olive tip catheters, and more.
Foley catheters, also known as indwelling urinary catheters, are bought by those who need continuous catheterization. This type of catheter is inserted into the urinary bladder of the user and allowed to remain there for some days till it is time to change or remove completely. Indwelling catheters are made from silicone rubber or natural rubber and have two lumens or channels running along their length. One lumen is the drainable port, and its opening is inserted into a urine collection bag. The other lumen has a valve at one end and a balloon at the other end. Sterile water is injected through the valve into the balloon once the catheter is placed inside the bladder. The balloon inflates and holds the tubing in place.
There are several Foley catheter brands that are established names in the industry. It is always advisable to buy your urology supplies from established manufacturers to be sure that the product you are using is reliable and safe. We sell some of the best-selling brands are Bard Bardex, Kendall, Rusch, Cysto-Care, and Lubricate.
When selecting your catheter, consider looking at Closed System Catheters. They are a type of an joined catheter system which has the tubing connected to the urinary collection bag. This allows for touchless catheterization and hence, reduces the risk of UTIs and cross-contamination because the system remains sterile. They are self-contained with a pre-lubricated catheter within a urine collection bag. A closed system catheter allows for safe, simple catheterization. Its introducer tip shields the catheter and allows it to bypass the initial part of the urethra which is most infested with urinary tract bacteria.
The urine collection bags are both long-lasting and cost-effective. The anti-reflux drip chamber is an important feature that prevents the backflow of urine. There are various volume capacities, and you can choose which will best suit your needs based on your frequency of emptying. All bags are intended to be discreet and secure, and suitable for a wide range of users. Your requirements will determine the type of urine bag you choose. Leg bags, bedside drainage bags, and urine pouches are all options.
Users with an active lifestyle and always on the move should consider buying urinary leg bags. They are specially designed for daytime users. These urinary leg bags are to be attached to the user's leg, allowing total freedom of movement. They cling to the contour of the leg and remain unnoticeable under clothing.
Users with an active lifestyle and always on the move should consider buying urinary leg bags. They are specially designed for daytime users. These urinary leg bags are to be attached to the user's leg, allowing total freedom of movement. They cling to the contour of the leg and remain unnoticeable under clothing.
Top brands like Kendall, Dispoz-A-Bag, Conveen, AMSure, and Elite are behind quality leg bags. You can also select the type of straps you need to go with your leg bag.
As the name suggests, Bedside bags are urine drainage bags designed to be hung by the bed. They are ideal for night-time users. The volume capacity of bedside drainage bags is large so that the user does not have to get up in the night to empty the leg bag. Hooks and string allow the bags to be tied to and hung by the bed rail securely. They can be used 24 hours, allowing the user to sleep comfortably through the night.
Insertion and irrigation trays come with all of the necessary components. For example, The AMSure catheterization tray includes:
Some trays, such as the one made by Bard, include a silicone Foley catheter connected to a drainage bag, as well as a URO-PREP tray to aid in aseptic catheter insertion.
There's also a selection of urinals and bedpans for those who can't go to the toilet independently. All available are high-quality and convenient urine specimen collection bags and containers, midstream collection systems, kidney stone strainers, and disposable urine bags. Lubricating jelly, straps and holders, clamps and plugs, adaptors and dilators, and other Catheter accessories are available. On the other hand, include bag holders and hangers, bag straps, drainage bottles, drain valves, and so on.
At HPFY, You will find a wide range of bladder control pads and incontinence liner from top leading manufacturer such as Essity, Coloplast, and McKesson.
A urinary catheter is a hollow, partially flexible tube which is inserted into the urinary bladder for draining urine from the bladder and out into a drainage bag. It is available in multiple sizes and types such as rubber, plastic and silicone.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) occurs when germs enter the urinary tract as a result of a catheter. Risks associated with this can be minimized by making sure that catheters are used only when required and removed later. And for those who need to use an indwelling catheter, proper hygiene and care should be taken to ensure the catheter tubing and urinary bag are cleaned properly and replaced as specified. It is also essential to ensure that catheters when inserted are done in a sterile manner.
Catheters may leak due to bladder spasms or if the catheter tubing is blocked disallowing flow of urine into the bag. Catheter leakage can also be because of infection, catheter encrustation or in the absence of elasticity of female urethra.
It is recommended not to shower wearing a catheter. It is also not advisable to shower with the leg straps on as they take a lot of time to dry. Besides, wet straps can lead to skin problems.
