Teleflex Rüsch Catheters

The Rüsch line from Teleflex covers the intermittent and urethral catheters clinicians reach for when drainage needs to be clean, predictable, and comfortable for the patient. This collection focuses on single-use PVC and silicone-coated catheters in both straight (Robinson/Nelaton) and curved (Tiemann coudé) tip designs — the two shapes that between them handle the vast majority of catheterization scenarios.

The choice usually comes down to tip geometry. A straight-tip catheter like the Rüsch All Purpose PVC Robinson/Nelaton, 10 Fr, 16 inch works well for routine bladder drainage where the passage is unobstructed. When an enlarged prostate, stricture, or false passage makes a straight catheter difficult to advance, the curved Tiemann coudé tip comes into play — its slightly angled, tapered end rides over anatomical obstructions more easily. The Rüsch Tiemann Coudé Intermittent Catheter, 16 Fr is color-coded orange and latex-free, and the silicone-coated PVC versions in 12 Fr add a smoother, lower-friction pass for sensitive urethras.