Suprapubic catheter

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
U040101
KITS WITH DRAINAGE CATHETERS, DIRECT PUNCTURE
GMDN related code(s)
34924
Suprapubic drainage catheter (A sterile, flexible/semi-rigid tube intended to be inserted through a suprapubic (above the pubic arch) incision directly into the bladder of a male or female patient primarily for the drainage of urine, however it may also allow for infusion of fluid (e.g., medication, saline). It typically consists of a straight or angled, single-lumen tube which may have one of a variety of hole/tip configurations at the distal end (e.g., malecot or pigtail design). The proximal end remains external to the patient and has a connector for connection to a urine collection device. It may include a stiffening device to assist in its insertion. This is a single-use device.)