Yes To Coude Olive Tip Catheters

The products in this collection are BD coude-tip intermittent catheters, designed for users who find a straight-tip catheter difficult to pass. The olive-shaped coude tip is slightly curved and firmer than a standard tip, helping it navigate a narrowed or obstructed urethra—a common need for men with an enlarged prostate, urethral strictures, or a false passage from prior catheterization.

What sets these catheters apart is the two staggered drainage eyes, engineered to provide higher drainage flow than a single-eye design. That means faster, more complete bladder emptying with each use. Every catheter is single-use and sterile, so there's no cleaning or reuse to manage—reducing the risk of urinary tract infection that comes with repeated handling.

We stock both the standard BD Coude Olive Tip in 10 Fr, 16 inch and the BD Pediatric Coude Olive Tip in 8 Fr, 16 inch. French size (Fr) refers to the outer diameter of the catheter: the smaller 8 Fr pediatric size suits children or adults who require a narrower tube, while the 10 Fr serves most adult male users. The 16-inch length is standard for male anatomy.

If you're new to coude catheters, the curved tip should always be inserted pointing upward (toward the navel) so it follows the natural curve of the urethra past the prostate. Many users find the olive tip easier and more comfortable to advance than they expected once oriented correctly.

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