CIA Medical is a leading provider of medical and surgical supplies. We serve over 25,000 healthcare facilities worldwide. See our list of 12 FR Catheters and prices below. Order online, call us at (312) 275-5850, or get a 2-hour quote by filling the form on this page.
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Overview of 12 Fr Catheters
12 Fr Catheters are often called “female length catheters”. The female urethra is shorter than the male urethra and for that reason, 12 Fr catheters are a good option for women who deal with incontinence problems.
Adult women usually use catheters ranging from 10 to 12 Fr, with most women choosing 12. Note that every French catheter has a different color depending on their size. 12 Fr catheters are white.
Coloplast #08131700212, Self-Cath Female Straight Tip Intermittent Catheter, 12FR, 6" Length, Funnel End, 30/BX
Coloplast #412, Catheter Self 16" 12fr 30/BX
C.R. Bard #0165L12, LUBRICATH Foley Catheter, 2way, Balloon 5cc, 12FR, EACH
Medsource International #MS-SC12, MedSource Suction Catheter, 12 FR, EACH
C.R. Bard #010112, Red Rubber Intermittent Catheters, 12FR, 12/CS
Coloplast #112, Self Catheter Soft 16"L 12fr 30/BX, 12 BX/CS
C.R. Bard #277712, All-Purpose Red Urethral Catheter, 12 Fr, 12/CS
Medline #DYND11752, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 12 Fr, 10 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, 12/CS
Carefusion #T68C, AirLife Brand Tri-Flo Single Catheters With Control Port, Looped, 12 Fr, 50/CS
Coloplast #4612, Catheter Self Coude Tapered 16" 12fr 30/BX
Coloplast #AA6312, Folysil Silicone Foley Catheters, Tiemann, 12FR, 10 mL, 5/BOX
Covidien #3573, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 26 Fr (8.7 mm), 10/CRT
Covidien #31200, Argyle Single Suction Catheters with Chimney Valve, 12 Fr, Whistle, EACH
Covidien #500038, Argyle Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Coil Packed 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm)
C.R. Bard #120612, Cath Urethral Coude Tip 12FR 12/CS
Covidien #8887605122, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 12 Fr (4.0 mm), 10/CRT
Coloplast #28492, SpeediCath Catheter, Male, Coude tip, 40Cm, 30/BX
C.R. Bard #175812, LUBRI-SIL 2-Way Foley Catheter, 5 cc Balloon, 12 Fr, MSPV/Government Only, 12/CS
C.R. Bard #0102L12, Foley Catheters, Lubricath, 2-Way, Specialty, Tiemann Model, Medium Olive Coude Tip, Single Drainage Eye , Balloon 5cc, 18FR, 12/CS
Covidien #31279, Argyle Suction Catheter Mini-Soft-Kits without Solution, 12 Fr, Whistle, 50/CS
C.R. Bard #021112, Followers Heyman Dilation Catheters, Straight Tip, Single Use, Length 13.35 in, 12Fr, 10/CS
C.R. Bard #086012, Malecot Latex Nephrostomy Drainage Catheter, 4-Wing, 12 Fr, 6/CS
Covidien #1612, Dover Hydrogel Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm)
Covidien #8887660127, Dover Urethral Catheter Red Rubber Robinson, 16" length, radiopaque, smooth rounded tip, 100/CS
C.R. Bard #056112, Bardex Urethral Catheters, Latex, Robinson Model, 12Fr, 12/CS
Covidien #8888492033, Dover Urethral PVC Catheter, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 16" (41 cm)
Different Types of Female Length Catheters
Straight Tip Catheters:
These are considered standard, and they come in different lengths. Lubrication will be needed if you choose an uncoated catheter.
Hydrophilic Catheters:
This type of catheter comes with a lubricated surface, and it’s activated once you add sterile water. These are considered the easiest and most convenient to handle.
Closed System Catheters:
This type of catheter comes with a bag and urine goes inside the bag. It can be used without any contact with the catheter, decreasing the risks of infections.
Compact Catheters:
These are small catheters and extremely easy to carry, pre-lubricated offering more comfort and discretion for people who live a busy life.
How to Use a Female Catheter
- Ensure you have all the items you need before starting the self-catheterization process. You’ll need the catheter, sterile lubricating gel, wipes, and a container to collect urine.
- Before starting the process, sanitize your hands completely with soap and water. In some cases, it’s advisable to wear disposable gloves.
- Ensure the vaginal area is dry and clean. Use disposable wipes to clean the genital area.
- Remove the back paper from the catheter packet and make sure you’re not touching the catheter.
- If using a non-lubricated catheter, add the sterile lubricating gel on the top part of the catheter.
- Place a mirror on the floor to make the process easier. Carefully touch the vagina until locating the urethra.
- Use one hand to pull the labia and the other to insert the catheter in until urine comes out.
- Wait until all the urine goes in the container or toilet.
- Once you are finished urinating, remove the catheter.
- Dispose the catheter in the trash. Catheters are not meant to be flushed.
Importance of Choosing the Right Size Catheter
Correct catheter sizing is essential to the self-catheterization process for several reasons:
- If the FR catheter is too small, emptying the bladder will take a long time.
- If the FR is too large for the urethra, there will be discomfort and pain during catheter placement.
- A catheter French size that is too big may result in mucosal irritation and localized bruising.
- A catheter French size that is smaller than the urethra will cause leakage.
12 Fr Catheters Manufacturer Options at CIA Medical
Covidien: Covidien was an Irish-headquartered global health care products company and manufacturer later acquired by Medtronic.
CareFusion: CareFusion was a medical company specialized in reducing medical errors and preventing infections in healthcare settings now run by BD.
C.R. Bard: Headquartered in New Jersey, now the company is known as Bard and it was also acquired by BD.
Medline: Medline is an American medical supply manufacturer based in Northfield, Illinois. Medline also offers a large variety of catheters to choose from available in 12 Fr sizes.
Coloplast 12 Fr Catheters: Coloplast is a Danish multinational company that manufactures medical devices related to ostomy, urology, continence, and wound care.
Hollister: Hollister is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products and services worldwide.
Corpak MedSystems: The company is based in Wheeling, IL, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative medical devices focused on the enteral feeding and bedside location technology markets.
Cardinal Health 12 Fr Catheters: Cardinal Health is a global manufacturer based in Ohio and Ireland specialized in distribution of medical products, serving over 100,000 locations worldwide.
Avanos Medical 12 Fr Catheters: Avanos Medical is a medical technology company making clinical medical devices. The company manufactures and markets in over 90 countries worldwide.
If you’re unable to locate a specific 12 Fr Catheter on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected] or give us a call at (312) 275-5850 and our sales and customer service team will gladly assist you.
Buy 12 Fr Catheters at CIA Medical
CIA Medical is a customer-focused company striving to develop great solutions for our clients, always dedicated to achieving all our customer’s needs. Our sales managers and customer service team possess thorough expertise to help our clients navigate the complicated sourcing process. CIA Medical offers top-quality 12 Fr Catheters and our team is happy to assist you find the right one for you.
