Bard Tiemann Red Rubber Coude Tip Pediatric Intermittent Urethral Catheter
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Bard Tiemann Red Rubber Coudé Tip Pediatric Intermittent Urethral Catheter
SKUs: 120608 | 120610 | 120612 | 16" Length | Tiemann Coudé Tip | Two Staggered Drainage Eyes | Raised Indicator | Prescription Required | FSA Eligible
⚠ LATEX WARNING: This product is made from natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. Do not use if you have or suspect a latex allergy or sensitivity. Consult your clinician before ordering.
A 16" natural rubber latex intermittent catheter in smaller pediatric French sizes for older male pediatric and adolescent patients requiring a coudé tip. The Tiemann tapered coudé tip is designed to navigate urethral resistance encountered at the prostatic urethra, external sphincter, or at a stricture. Two staggered drainage eyes provide higher drainage flow than single-eye designs. Raised indicator allows tactile tip orientation without visual confirmation. Requires water-based lubricant — do not use petrolatum-based products. Prescription required.
Order by Part Number
| Part Number (SKU) | French Size | Quantity Options |
|---|---|---|
| 120608 | 8 Fr | Each | 12/Case |
| 120610 | 10 Fr | Each | 12/Case |
| 120612 | 12 Fr | Each | 12/Case |
Coudé tip and French size are prescribed. Confirm no latex allergy or sensitivity before ordering. Questions? 1-866-218-0902
Key Features
- ⚠ Contains natural rubber latex — not for use by patients with latex allergy or sensitivity; anaphylaxis risk
- Tiemann coudé tip — tapered, slightly elongated angled tip designed to negotiate urethral resistance; distinct from the rounded coudé olive tip
- Two staggered drainage eyes — positioned at slightly offset points along the catheter; provides higher drainage flow than single-eye coudé designs
- Raised indicator — tactile bump on catheter body identifies coudé tip direction by feel; orient indicator upward before and during insertion
- Semi-rigid red rubber (natural latex) construction — provides the controlled stiffness needed to advance through urethral resistance
- 16" (40cm) length — full male length; appropriate for older pediatric and adolescent male patients
- Smaller French sizes (8Fr, 10Fr, 12Fr) — below the 12Fr starting point of most adult coudé catheters
- Funnel end for drainage into toilet or collection container
- Uncoated — requires water-based lubricant; do not use petrolatum or oil-based lubricants
- Single-use — do not reuse
- Prescription required | FSA eligible
Clinical FAQs
What is a Tiemann tip and how does it differ from the coudé olive tip?
A Tiemann tip (also called Tiemann-Mercier tip) is a tapered, slightly elongated coudé tip that comes to a gentle point at the end of the angled curve. The coudé olive tip, by contrast, has a rounded, blunt, wider-profile end shaped approximately like an olive before narrowing back into the catheter shaft. The Tiemann's tapered profile allows it to direct insertion force more precisely into the narrow opening of a urethral stricture or to navigate tightly through the proximal urethra — it is particularly useful when the clinician needs the tip to probe and find an opening. The coudé olive tip's broader contact surface distributes force over a wider area, which can be gentler against larger-profile prostatic lobe tissue. Both are coudé-angled for navigating the natural curvature of the male urethra. The prescribing urologist selects the tip type based on the specific anatomy and obstruction pattern.
Why is a 16" catheter labeled "Pediatric" — isn't the 10" Coloplast Self-Cath Pediatric the pediatric standard?
Pediatric catheter length varies by the patient's age, anatomy, and sex. The Coloplast Self-Cath Pediatric at 10" is appropriate for younger children and infants whose shorter urethral length makes a 16" catheter excessive and difficult to manage. However, older pediatric and adolescent male patients — typically teenagers and pre-teen boys — have urethral lengths approaching adult dimensions and require a catheter of near-adult length to reach the bladder. A 16" catheter in smaller French sizes (8Fr, 10Fr, 12Fr) serves this older pediatric male population: small enough in French size for their narrower urethral anatomy, but long enough in length for adequate bladder reach. The "Pediatric" designation in this product's name refers to the French size range being below typical adult sizing, not to the catheter being shortened. Catheter length for a specific patient should be confirmed by the prescribing clinician.
Why would an older pediatric or adolescent male patient need a coudé tip catheter?
Several urological conditions in pediatric populations can result in anatomical obstacles that prevent straight-tip catheter advancement. Posterior urethral valves (PUV) — a congenital obstruction of the male urethra that is one of the most common serious urological conditions in male infants — can leave residual narrowing or elevated bladder neck anatomy even after surgical correction, making standard straight-tip catheterization difficult as the patient grows older. Urethral strictures from repeated catheterization, urethral injury, or prior instrumentation can create resistance a straight tip cannot navigate. External urethral sphincter spasticity (common in neurogenic bladder from spinal cord injury or spina bifida) can make the transition at the sphincter difficult, where a coudé tip's angled geometry provides better directional control. Urological surgeons and continence specialists determine when a coudé tip is clinically indicated after evaluating the specific anatomy.
Why does this coudé design have two staggered drainage eyes when the adult Bard Bardia coudé olive has only one?
The Bard Bardia Red Rubber Coudé Olive tip (for adults) features a single drainage eye positioned specifically at the top of the prostatic curve — the optimal position for drainage when the olive tip is correctly oriented against prostatic obstruction. This single-eye placement is appropriate for adult BPH anatomy where the tip is pressed firmly against the prostatic lobe and the single eye maintains clear apposition to the bladder lumen. The Tiemann pediatric design uses two staggered drainage eyes — positioned at slightly different points along the catheter length and on slightly different sides — which provides redundant drainage paths and higher overall flow. This design benefits patients with smaller urethral anatomy where single-eye blockage risk is higher, and suits the variety of pediatric anatomical presentations this catheter serves. Two staggered eyes reduce the risk of occlusion if either eye contacts the bladder wall or mucosa.
What lubricant should be used with this catheter?
This catheter is uncoated and requires a separate lubricant for insertion. Use only water-soluble, water-based lubricating jelly — single-use sterile packets are preferred. Do not use petroleum jelly (Vaseline), petrolatum-based ointments, or oil-based lubricants of any kind. Natural rubber latex is chemically incompatible with petroleum-based substances; these products degrade the latex, cause swelling and surface breakdown, and can lead to catheter failure during or after use. The lubricant should be applied to the tip and a short section of the catheter just before insertion. Parents or caregivers performing catheterization on children should ensure the correct lubricant is used at every session.
Who should not use this catheter, and what are the latex sensitization risks for the pediatric population?
This catheter must not be used by any patient with a known or suspected latex allergy or sensitivity. For the pediatric population specifically, this is a critical consideration. Children with spina bifida — one of the most common conditions requiring intermittent catheterization in children — are at significantly elevated risk for latex sensitization, with some studies reporting sensitization rates of 20–40% or higher in this population. Repeated early-life exposure to latex-containing medical devices (from birth hospitalization, surgical procedures, and daily catheterization) contributes to this elevated risk. Many pediatric urology programs now use latex-free catheters as the standard of care for all spina bifida patients regardless of known allergy history, specifically to prevent sensitization from developing. Families and caregivers of children who catheterize should confirm with their pediatric urologist or continence specialist whether a latex-free alternative is more appropriate before ordering this product. Latex-free pediatric catheter alternatives are available — contact our team at 1-866-218-0902 for guidance.
Questions about pediatric coudé indications, latex allergy screening, or latex-free pediatric alternatives? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902
