Urology & Drainage

Nelaton Catheter (PVC Intermittent Urinary Catheter)

Short-term urinary catheterization

The Nelaton Tube is made of soft, non-toxic medical-grade PVC and is designed for short-term urinary catheterization and bladder drainage.

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Key takeaways

Straight, soft PVC urinary catheter for short-term, intermittent catheterization and bladder drainage.
FR6–FR24 with a color-coded connector; 40 cm male and 20 cm female lengths.
Closed distal tip with two side eyes and no balloon: it is removed after drainage, unlike a Foley catheter.

The HOPE Medical Nelaton catheter is a straight, single-use urinary catheter made of soft, non-toxic medical-grade PVC. It is inserted to drain the bladder and then removed, so it has no retention balloon. Male and female lengths and a FR6–FR24 size range make it a high-volume item for hospitals, clinics and home-care distributors.

Key Features

Soft, non-toxic medical-grade PVC
Closed distal tip with two side eyes
Smooth surface for easy insertion
Color-coded connector for size identification
Sizes FR6 to FR24
Lengths: 40 cm male, 20 cm female

Applications

Intermittent catheterization, residual urine measurement, urine specimen collection and short-term bladder drainage in wards, emergency rooms, clinics and home care. When the catheter must stay in place, use a Foley catheter instead.

How to specify when requesting a quote

Fr size mix
Male (40 cm) or female (20 cm) length, and the quantity of each
Unit pack and carton format
Private label and labeling language
Destination market and required documents

Technical and purchasing information

The Nelaton Tube is made of soft, non-toxic medical-grade PVC and is designed for short-term urinary catheterization and bladder drainage. The final configuration, packaging and supporting documents are confirmed against your order and destination market.

Material: Medical-grade PVC
Design: Closed distal tip with two side eyes
Features: Smooth surface for easy insertion
Identification: Color-coded connector for easy size identification
Sizes: FR6–FR24
Length: 40 cm for male, 20 cm for female
Use: Single use only

Application and configuration

Confirm the intended use, material, size and model before sample approval or production. Product-specific options are recorded in the quotation and specification sheet.

Packaging and cartons

Packaging, artwork and carton requirements can be reviewed for the selected product. Feasibility is confirmed for the exact order rather than assumed across the category.

Quality and documentation

Available quality and export records vary by product and market. Share the destination and required documents so they can be checked before approval.

Buyer questions, answered

Clear answers for preparing a comparable sourcing request for Nelaton Tube.

What is the difference between a Nelaton catheter and a Foley catheter?

A Nelaton catheter is a straight catheter without a balloon: it drains the bladder and is then removed. A Foley catheter has an inflatable balloon that holds it in the bladder for continuous drainage. Hospitals usually stock both.

What is a Nelaton catheter used for?

Intermittent or one-off bladder drainage, measuring residual urine, collecting a urine sample and relieving urinary retention. It is also used by patients who self-catheterize after clinical training.

What is the standard length of a Nelaton catheter for male and female patients?

This catheter is listed at 40 cm for male patients and 20 cm for female patients. The female version is shorter because the female urethra is shorter.

What sizes do Nelaton catheters come in?

This catheter is listed from FR6 to FR24, with a color-coded connector for each size. Pediatric sizes sit at the small end of the range; send the quantity per size and length with your RFQ.