Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
- The TEXAS External Catheter (Texas-style male external/"condom" catheter) is a non-invasive urinary drainage device intended for male patients who require external urinary management. It is used where an external sheath draining to tubing or a collection bag is appropriate.
Specifications
- Size: 1.3" (33 mm) nominal outer diameter.
- Material: soft, rolled natural latex sheath (manufacturer listing identifies latex material).
- Attachment: includes a dense/elastic foam adhesive strap supplied with each unit (foam strap shown in photograph).
- Tip/connector: molded hard plastic drainage tip with a large-diameter connector suitable for attachment to extension tubing or collection bags.
- Pack configuration: commonly supplied and sold as 144 units per case (CS/144).
What is included
- 1 individually packaged Texas-style external catheter with molded hard plastic tip.
- 1 foam adhesive strap for securing the catheter (dense/elastic foam, colour and exact strap design may vary by lot).
Condition and packaging
- The supplied photograph shows a single catheter in a sealed polyethylene pouch with a green foam strap; this indicates factory individual put-up.
- Case pack quantity commonly sold as 144/case. Exact outer case labelling and pallet pack may vary by distributor.
Usage notes
- Connector accepts standard catheter extension tubing or a urinary drainage bag; verify tubing connector compatibility with your facility's bags/tubing before purchase.
- Stored dry at room temperature is typical; follow manufacturer or facility storage policies for medical consumables.
Limitations and who this is NOT suitable for
- Contains natural latex; not suitable for patients with a latex allergy.
- This is an external (non-inserted) catheter and is not a urethral/indwelling Foley catheter — do not substitute where an indwelling catheter is clinically required.
Regulatory and handling notes
- Listings and catalogs show this product as a branded Covidien / Dover (Cardinal) catalog item (catalog number 8884730398). Verify institutional purchasing codes before ordering.
Unknowns / buyer cautions
- The photograph and public listings indicate an individually packaged unit, but sterility status (sterile vs. non-sterile) is not consistently stated across all reseller pages; confirm sterility requirement with the supplier if your use requires sterile single-use product.
- Colour/tone of foam strap and exact strap adhesive construction can vary between production runs and distributors; expect minor appearance variation.
Warnings
- If the patient has any known latex sensitivity or allergy, do not use this latex product; choose a latex-free external catheter instead.
- Confirm connector/tubing compatibility and intended clinical use prior to purchase.
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