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What Can You Do With Unused Catheters and Other Medical Supplies?

By Lauren Monteverde February 05, 2025 | medical supplies urological urological supplies

Unused medical supplies, such as catheters, syringes, and wound care items, often go to waste when patients no longer need them. Instead of throwing them away, there are several ways to ensure they serve a purpose—whether through donation, recycling, repurposing, or safe disposal. Below, we explore the best ways to...

Tips for Traveling With a Catheter

By Complete Care Specialist August 21, 2019 | catheter catheter size urological urological supplies

Traveling with a catheter may seem a bit daunting. You’re probably thinking of all the ways it may not work, but thankfully you can enjoy travel, even if you have to use a catheter. With just a bit of preparation, you can mark your next travel destination off your bucket...

Urology Supplies And You: The Need-To-Know For A Healthy Flow

By Complete Care Specialist October 19, 2018 | bladder problems catheter incontinence urinary drain bags urinary incontinence urological urological supplies

As people age, urinary issues can be common and can even be associated with certain illnesses. The list of urological and incontinence supplies needed to appropriately address some urinary issues can be extensive, and at times, difficult to properly maintain. Still, that list is essential to healthy urinary function, so...

Catheters: The Different Colors and What They Mean

By Lauren Monteverde January 31, 2018 | catheter catheter size urological urological supplies

Urological catheters come in a range of sizes that are determined by the measurement of the external diameter of the tube. These sizes are referred to as ‘French sizes,’ which is the universal gauge system for catheters. It is important to know the correct size catheter you need to ensure...

Dos and Don'ts of Urinary Catheter Care

By Complete Care Specialist October 11, 2016 | bladder catheter urological urological supplies

If you have a urinary catheter, it's important to implement safe practices to protect yourself from infection and irritation. There are several things to keep in mind when caring for your urinary catheter, from changing and caring for your drain bags to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here are some main...

Back to the Basics: Defining Catheters and Other Urological Supplies

By David Williams August 16, 2016 | urological supplies

For more than 3,500 years, urinary catheters have been used to drain urine from the bladder when it fails to empty on its own. It is an ancient practice that is still used to this day. In fact, between 15 and 25% of hospitalized patients use urinary catheters during their...