What features should a catheter have?
The material should be biocompatible (not cause allergic reactions or irritation); it should be flexible and accommodate the urethral contours; it should be made from a material that does not change shape when the temperature varies; it should provide atraumatic (gentle and comfortable) insertion; it should be ready to use (easy to handle and not requiring any extra equipment), and it should provide a “no-touch” application to reduce the risk of infection (insertion right from the package without the need to actually touch the catheter).
