Coude tip fr 16

fr16 to fr12 is a big difference. There is some point in keeping the larger one until such time as it starts to cause pain, because it keeps the urethra stretched. A fr12 is also very, very flexible, and a perfectly good alternative, but you may need more skill using it. Like inserting wet spaghetti someone said. All coloplast suppliers are able to supply a few to try, so just ask. I think the majority settle on fr14 actually.

Hi Dennis

When I first started CIC, I tried the coude tip in 12 14 and 16. All coloplast speedicaths. And they all worked perfectly. My urologist and his nurse both suggested I use the 12 and that I try the straight tip. So I did and have been using that ever since. But I do have some 12's with the coude (coloplast calls it a tieman tip) just in case I have trouble with a straight. The nurse explained that we must be very careful with the curved tip as it can cause false passages if inserted wrong. I'm happy you found what works best for you. Give a 12 or a 14 a try in the coude tip. My urologist said that sometimes if a 12 won't go, he uses a 16 because it is stiffer. I keep a couple of those on hand too. Just in case.

John

I've found the Coloplast compact male version to be the best.  The first half that goes in is 12F and the last half (which doesn't go through the prostate area or in to the bladder) is 18F.