Bard Lubricath 2-Way Tiemann Med Olive Coude-Tip Single-Eye Foley Cath 18fr 30cc

Why Choose Bard Lubricath 2-Way Tiemann Olive Coudé-Tip Foley 18Fr 30cc

Coudé-tip catheters are specified when straight-tip catheterisation fails — the most common indication being benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), where the enlarged prostate creates a urethral angulation that a straight catheter cannot navigate without excessive force or trauma. The Tiemann olive tip is a specific coudé geometry: a firm, slightly rounded curved point at the tip that deflects past the prostatic lobe obstruction when oriented correctly and inserted with the standard deflection technique. The 18Fr calibre provides a larger drainage lumen than standard 14–16Fr options — appropriate for patients requiring robust drainage flow or where smaller catheters have been associated with inadequate output. The 30cc balloon capacity is specified for larger retention requirements — standard in bariatric or long-term management contexts where standard 5cc balloons have shown inadequate hold. Lubricath hydrogel coating reduces urethral friction throughout the coudé insertion path, which is longer and more technically demanding than straight catheterisation. Single-eye drainage. Confirm sterility, length, and packaging by SKU. Coudé-tip insertion requires trained personnel familiar with the deflection technique — not appropriate for general rotation with straight-tip catheters without specific clinical direction.

Key Features

✔ Tiemann olive coudé-tip for catheterisation past prostatic or urethral obstruction

✔ 18Fr larger drainage calibre for patients requiring robust urine output flow

✔ 30cc retention balloon for larger or longer-term retention requirements

✔ 2-way design — single-eye drainage plus balloon inflation channel

✔ Lubricath hydrogel coating for reduced urethral friction during coudé insertion

✔ Confirm sterility, length, and packaging by exact SKU before dispensing

Benefits

✔ Coudé tip enables catheterisation in patients where straight-tip passage fails

✔ 18Fr lumen provides superior drainage flow for high-volume or complex bladder drainage

✔ Lubricath hydrogel coating reduces friction along the more demanding coudé insertion path

✔ 30cc balloon provides larger retention for patients requiring stronger hold

✔ Bard Lubricath is a widely recognised clinical hydrogel coudé catheter option

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ BPH-related urethral obstruction where straight-tip catheterisation cannot be passed

✔ Urethral stricture or post-surgical anatomy requiring coudé deflection technique

✔ Long-term indwelling catheterisation requiring larger 30cc balloon retention

✔ Patients requiring 18Fr larger drainage lumen for adequate urine output

✔ Catheterisation by trained personnel under urological or specialist clinical direction

Usage & Care

Coudé-tip catheter insertion must be performed by trained healthcare personnel familiar with the coudé deflection technique — the tip must be oriented correctly (indicator dot facing anterior) during insertion for the tip to deflect correctly. Activate the hydrogel coating with sterile water or saline before insertion per manufacturer instructions. Inflate the 30cc balloon only after confirmed bladder placement. Secure with catheter securement device. Follow CAUTI prevention protocol and institutional catheter care guidelines throughout dwell. Confirm sterility, length, and catheter configuration by exact SKU before use.