Bard Lubricath Tiemann 2-Way Med Olive Coupe-Tip Single-Eye Foley Cath 14Fr 5cc 12/Bx

Why Choose Bard Lubricath Tiemann 2-Way Medium Olive Coudé-Tip Single-Eye Foley Catheter 14Fr 5cc 12/Bx

This catheter is built for indwelling urinary drainage in patients where prostatic urethral resistance, urethral stricture, or anatomical variation makes a standard straight-tip Foley catheter difficult or unsafe to insert — and where the clinician has specifically directed the Tiemann tip configuration rather than a generic coudé. Four structural specifications define this SKU's specialty clinical position: the Tiemann tip with medium olive profile, the single drainage eye, the hydrogel-coated Lubricath shaft, and the 5cc retention balloon on a 2-way Foley design. The Tiemann tip is a specific coudé tip variant — narrower and more elongated than a standard coudé tip, with a slight curve along an extended tapered profile. The Tiemann shape supports navigation through tighter urethral passages and resistance zones where a standard coudé might still deflect, while the elongated profile gives the clinician more tactile feedback during the careful insertion that strictures and tight prostatic curves require. The "medium olive" descriptor refers to the small olive-shaped enlargement at the tip itself — providing a defined dilation profile useful when the catheter must pass through a known stricture or narrowing. Tiemann tips are clinical-direction-only devices — they are not user-selected accessories and require physician or trained nursing assessment of the urethral anatomy before use. The single drainage eye configuration is distinct from the multiple-eye drainage configurations on standard Foleys. Standard Foleys position multiple drainage eyes around the tip to maintain drainage even when bladder wall mucosa contacts some eyes — a feature that suits routine indwelling drainage. The single-eye Tiemann places the drainage opening directly behind the olive tip on the outer curve of the catheter — supporting directed drainage flow that matches the tip orientation, which is the clinical preference in specialty catheterization scenarios where eye positioning relative to the tip matters more than drainage redundancy. The hydrogel-coated Lubricath shaft absorbs water and forms a slick lubricated surface against the urethral wall, reducing insertion friction beyond what dry lubricant application alone provides. The hydrogel layer also reduces protein adsorption and encrustation across the indwelling wear period compared with uncoated catheters. Latex-allergic patients require silicone Tiemann alternatives — confirm material content on the specific SKU before use. The 5cc retention balloon on the 2-way Foley design provides bladder anchoring — inflated with sterile water per manufacturer specification (verify volume against current clinical protocol), the balloon sits inside the bladder against the internal urethral opening, preventing dislodgement during patient movement. The 14Fr French size is a common adult specialty catheter calibre — sized for the challenging-anatomy contexts where Tiemann insertion is required without forcing dilation beyond what the urethral anatomy can tolerate. The 12/Bx case format suits routine specialty catheter resupply at the clinical, facility, and urology department level — supporting standard procedure cart and drawer stocking quantities for specialty Foley inventory without overstocking. Bard (now BD/Becton Dickinson) is a long-established US-origin urology brand with deep specialisation in specialty Foley catheter design. Use only under healthcare professional direction by clinicians trained in Tiemann tip insertion technique — this is not a routine inventory catheter for non-specialist use.

Key Features

✔ Bard / Bardex Lubricath Foley catheter — specialty Tiemann configuration

✔ Tiemann tip with medium olive profile — narrower, elongated coudé variant

✔ Single drainage eye configuration

✔ Catheter size: 14Fr — adult specialty calibre

✔ Balloon size: 5cc / 5 ml (verify inflation volume against clinical protocol)

✔ Design: 2-way (drainage lumen + balloon inflation lumen)

✔ Hydrogel-coated Lubricath shaft for reduced insertion friction

✔ Balloon retention system for bladder anchoring

✔ Box quantity: 12 catheters per box

✔ Designed for indwelling urinary drainage in specialty anatomy scenarios

✔ Specialty curved-tip Foley — not routine inventory

✔ Useful for clinical, facility, and trained-clinician catheterization routines

Benefits

✔ Tiemann tip navigates tighter urethral passages, stricture zones, and prostatic resistance where standard coudé tips may still deflect

✔ Medium olive tip provides a defined dilation profile for passage through known strictures or narrowings

✔ Single drainage eye supports directed drainage flow matching tip orientation — clinical preference in specialty catheterization scenarios

✔ Hydrogel coating absorbs water and forms a slick lubricated surface against the urethral wall — reduces insertion friction beyond dry lubricant alone

✔ Hydrogel layer reduces protein adsorption and encrustation across the indwelling wear period

✔ 5cc balloon anchors the catheter in the bladder — prevents dislodgement during movement, transfers, or drainage bag handling

✔ 14Fr calibre sized for challenging-anatomy contexts without forcing urethral dilation

✔ 12/Bx case format supports routine specialty catheter resupply at clinical, facility, and urology department stocking levels

✔ Useful for users requiring specialty Foley catheter drainage under specialist clinical direction

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Indwelling Foley placement in patients with confirmed or suspected urethral stricture

✔ Prostatic urethral resistance scenarios where standard straight-tip Foleys cannot be passed safely

✔ Anatomical variations or post-surgical urethral changes requiring Tiemann tip navigation

✔ Specialist urology, post-procedural recovery, and complex catheter placement clinical settings

✔ Clinician-directed specialty catheterization where Tiemann tip is specifically prescribed

✔ Patients without latex allergy or sensitivity (latex-allergic patients require silicone Tiemann alternatives — confirm by SKU)

✔ Trained-clinician catheterization routines — not for non-specialist insertion attempts

✔ Specialty catheter inventory resupply at the 12 ct facility stocking level

Usage/Application

Use only under healthcare professional direction by clinicians trained in Tiemann tip insertion technique. Confirm the patient has no latex allergy or sensitivity before selecting a Lubricath Tiemann catheter — confirm SKU material before fitting. Confirm the prescribed catheter size (14Fr), balloon volume, Foley design (2-way), and tip configuration (Tiemann medium olive) match the clinical order. Use sterile insertion technique per facility CAUTI prevention protocol. Apply lubricant to the catheter and the urethral meatus as directed — the hydrogel coating activates with moisture but supplementary lubrication remains protocol-standard. Confirm Tiemann tip orientation before insertion — the curved tip must be directed upward (anterior) toward the anterior urethral wall during insertion, with the single drainage eye positioned accordingly. Insert per prescribed clinical technique — do not force against resistance; the Tiemann tip's role is to navigate resistance carefully, not to force passage. Confirm urine return through the drainage lumen before inflating the balloon to verify intravesical placement. Inflate the balloon with sterile water per current clinical guidance and manufacturer specification — verify the inflation volume against the catheter labelling and current CAUTI prevention protocols. Secure the catheter to the patient's thigh or abdomen per facility securement protocol to prevent traction. Connect to a closed drainage bag system. Maintain the closed system and position the drainage bag below bladder level at all times. Document insertion technique, indications, and ongoing daily catheter necessity review per CAUTI prevention protocol. Replace the catheter according to clinical schedule or sooner if obstruction, leakage, or signs of infection occur. Remove the catheter as soon as clinically appropriate. Dispose of used catheters following local clinical waste guidance. Store unused catheters in original sterile packaging at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.