{"title":"Independence","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIndependence Urethral Catheters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable urethral drainage starts with a catheter that fits properly and inserts smoothly. The \u003cstrong\u003eIndependence\u003c\/strong\u003e collection features \u003cstrong\u003eBD Independence Medical Urethral Catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e, sterile single-use catheters designed for dependable bladder drainage in clinical and home settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBD Independence Medical Urethral Catheter (120618)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional catheter options, drainage supplies, and related BD products in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/independence-medical\"\u003eIndependence Medical\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/independence.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}