UroGlide Ureteral Catheters

UroGlide Ureteral Catheters

Designed for smooth and reliable navigation, these catheters ensure efficient drainage and access during urological procedures, minimizing trauma and optimizing patient comfort.

Information

UroGlide Ureteral Catheters are precision-engineered devices designed for retrograde urography—providing smooth, reliable access to the ureter and renal collecting system. Each catheter features a low-friction surface and patient-centric design, ensuring streamlined visualization of the upper urinary tract while helping to minimize trauma and maximize imaging clarity.

Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyurethane (PUR) or Similar: Selected for its flexibility and tissue-friendly nature, reducing irritation during placement and dwell.
  • Temperature Responsive: Softens at body temperature, helping adapt to anatomic curves and maintain patient comfort.
  • Lubricious Coating (if applicable): Decreases resistance during catheter insertion and advancement, facilitating passage through the ureter.
  • Reliable Navigation: Simplifies patient positioning and alignment under fluoroscopy or endoscopic guidance.
  • Clear Visualization: Embedded or tip-based markers aid in precise catheter placement and orientation during retrograde contrast injection.
  • Accurate Imaging: Ensures the operator can confirm correct positioning for effective retrograde urography.
  • Wide Range of Sizes: Catheters are available in varied diameters (e.g., 4F, 5F, etc.) and lengths, allowing customization based on anatomy and operator preference.
  • Optional Curves or Tip Angles: Some models may offer pre-shaped distal tips, assisting in negotiating the ureter’s natural angulations.

Clinical Advantages

Ideal for Retrograde Urography
  • Enhanced Contrast Delivery: Streamlined lumen design ensures optimal flow rates of contrast media into the collecting system.
  • Detailed Visualization: Promotes high-quality imaging of the renal pelvis, calyces, and ureters with minimal interference or backflow.
  • Flexible Shaft: Minimizes ureteral trauma and irritation throughout positioning or short-term indwelling.
  • Gentle, Secure Placement: Low-friction surface allows a safe and controlled procedure, limiting the risk of inadvertent injuries.
  • Clear Radiopaque Markings: Increases operator confidence and speed by quickly verifying catheter depth and orientation under fluoroscopy.
  • One-Step Insertion: Decreased need for multiple instrument exchanges, benefiting both operator workflow and patient experience.
  • Diagnosis & Evaluation: Allows contrast injection for thorough assessment of suspected ureteral or renal pelvic pathologies (e.g., stones, strictures, or tumors).
  • Adjunct to Endoscopic Interventions: May assist with stent or guidewire placement in conjunction with stone extraction or other endoscopic urological procedures.

UroGlide Ureteral Catheters

Parameter Specification
Material Biocompatible polymer (e.g., PUR)
Diameter Range (F) Typically 3F – 7F (or per product labeling)
Catheter Length Various lengths (e.g., 65 cm, 70 cm, etc.) for adult or pediatric use
Surface Coating (if any) Lubricious or PTFE-based (model-dependent)
Radiopacity Tip or full-shaft markers for clear fluoroscopic visibility
Design Options Straight or angled tip, multiple eyelet configurations (varies)
Intended Use Retrograde urography, contrast delivery in ureter/renal pelvis

Related products