Independence Urethral Catheters

Reliable urethral drainage starts with a catheter that fits properly and inserts smoothly. The Independence collection features BD Independence Medical Urethral Catheters, sterile single-use catheters designed for dependable bladder drainage in clinical and home settings.

The BD Independence Medical Urethral Catheter (120618) is an 18 French, 16-inch straight-tip rubber catheter built for adult male anatomy. The 18 Fr diameter offers a middle-ground sizing common in adult catheterization—wide enough for steady flow yet appropriate for routine use—while the 16-inch length accommodates male urethral anatomy. Its rubber construction provides the flexibility needed for comfortable passage, and each catheter arrives individually sterile-packaged to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection during insertion.

Buyers choosing a urethral catheter typically want to confirm three things: the French size, the length, and whether it's the right style for the patient. This catheter is a straight (non-coudé) rubber Robinson-type catheter, meaning it's suited to standard drainage rather than navigating an enlarged prostate or urethral obstruction. Because it's a sterile, single-use product, it's intended to be discarded after each catheterization rather than reused—an important distinction from indwelling Foley systems, which stay in place with a retention balloon. If you're managing intermittent catheterization at home or stocking a facility, ordering by the correct Fr size and confirming male versus female length is essential to comfort and function.

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