If someone in your family has urinary bladder issues, you must be aware of catheters. Though the process of inserting catheters is not painful, however, you need to follow certain hygienic procedures to reduce the risk of infection. Further you need to choose the right type of catheter tip based on the issue. The straight tip catheter is widely used for urinary retention issues, while the Coude Catheter is prescribed for patients suffering from obstruction in the urethra. The Coude Catheter has a slight bend which helps in negotiating the obstruction mainly caused by an enlarged prostate. For more details read: FAQs Concerning Straight Tip Catheterization --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Garner Supply is a US medical supply company providing authentic medical products for home delivery. We also provide our valued customers with additional information on medical devices to help them make wise decisions.