Texas Catheter

Texas Catheter is designed to be used externally. It is worn over the glans penis to drain the urine into a urine collection bag. As Texas condom catheter is worn externally, it reduces the risk of urinary tract infections and incontinence-induced skin breakdown upto a great extent. It is different from the external catheter in the sense that it usually comes with a Velcro strap or self-adhering foam strap to keep the catheter in place. Shop Catheters offers a wide range of Texas catheters from various top-selling brands like Kendall, Uro-Con, etc.

When to use Texas Condom Catheter?

Texas catheter can be used in the following situations:

• Urinary tract infection
• Urethral trauma
• Reflexive voiding from spinal cord injuries
• Unable to manage urinary frequency or urgency
• Damage to sphincter due to prostatectomy
• Safety concerns with unassisted or unsupervised toilet use
• Limited access to toilet due to decreased mobility, impaired vision or dementia

How to use a Texas Catheter?

• Wash your hands to maintain the hygienic conditions.
• Put on gloves to prevent the chances of contamination during any procedure.
• Place a waterproof underpad below the buttocks to protect the bedding.
• Wash and completely dry the scrotum and penis.
• Hold the penis at an angle of 90 degrees and roll on the catheter sheath just like a condom. Leave approximately 1 to 2 inches between the tubing attachment site and the penis.
• Secure the Texas catheter in place with the help of a Velcro or foam strap, encircling the penis 1-2 inches from the base.