Bard Lubricath Tiemann 2-Way Med Olive Coupe-Tip Single-Eye Foley Cath 16Fr 5cc

Why Choose Bard Lubricath Tiemann Olive Coudé-Tip 2-Way Foley 16Fr 5cc

The 16Fr 5cc Tiemann coudé format is the standard-calibre coudé catheter with standard balloon retention — appropriate for the most common coudé indication profile: BPH or bladder neck angulation requiring coudé tip access, at the standard adult Foley calibre, without the specific clinical requirements that drive selection of larger balloons (30cc for surgical retention) or larger calibres (18Fr for high-sediment drainage). 16Fr is the most widely used adult Foley calibre — it provides adequate drainage flow for most clinical indications while occupying standard urethral cross-section. The 5cc balloon is the standard retention volume for most adult indwelling catheterisation — sufficient to prevent inadvertent dislodgement in most ambulatory and bed-bound patients under routine care. Choosing the Lubricath Tiemann at 16Fr 5cc rather than 18Fr or 30cc reflects a clinical assessment that no specific upsize is indicated — the patient requires coudé tip access past prostatic anatomy, but standard calibre and standard balloon retention are appropriate for their anatomy and clinical context. The Lubricath hydrogel coating reduces friction along the coudé insertion path. Confirm sterility, length, and packaging by exact SKU. Coudé insertion requires trained personnel.

Key Features

✔ Tiemann olive coudé tip for catheterisation past prostatic or bladder neck obstruction

✔ 16Fr standard adult drainage calibre — most commonly used adult Foley size

✔ 5cc standard retention balloon for routine adult indwelling catheterisation

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

✔ Lubricath hydrogel coating for reduced friction during coudé insertion and dwell

✔ Confirm sterility, length, and packaging by exact SKU

Benefits

✔ Standard 16Fr calibre provides routine drainage without upsize requirement

✔ Coudé tip addresses prostatic angulation where straight-tip passage fails

✔ 5cc balloon provides adequate retention for routine ambulatory and bed-bound catheterisation

✔ Hydrogel coating reduces friction along the more demanding coudé insertion arc

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

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ BPH and bladder neck obstruction requiring coudé access at standard 16Fr

✔ Standard adult catheterisation where coudé tip is indicated without specific calibre or balloon upsize

✔ Long-term catheterisation requiring hydrogel-coated coudé for ongoing urethral comfort

✔ Routine indwelling coudé catheterisation at 5cc standard retention

✔ Facility and home-care coudé catheter supply at the standard 16Fr 5cc format

Usage & Care

Coudé tip insertion must be performed by trained healthcare personnel. Orient the indicator dot anteriorly during insertion. Activate the hydrogel coating with sterile water or saline before insertion per manufacturer instructions. Inflate the 5cc balloon only after confirmed bladder placement. Secure with a catheter securement device. Maintain a closed drainage system. Follow CAUTI prevention protocol. Change per the manufacturer's recommended dwell interval or clinical protocol. Confirm sterility, length, and packaging by exact SKU before use.