Duette Catheter

Has anyone tried a duette catheter? They are supposed to reduce foley bladder irritation and UTIs. Personally I'm wanting to see if they are more comfortable.

http://www.poiesismedical.com/products/duette/

I've used them quite a few times. Yes they are much more comfortable. It eliminated the poking sensation in my bladder and spasms. I use the 18fr with a belly bag and have stayed cathed for almost two weeks with no problems. I buy them through www.wisdomking.com and no Rx necessary.

Wearing any catheter for two weeks is just begging for a urinary tract infection big time. We change catheters every three days in the hospital to minimize this but expect them anyway. The catheter just provides a conduit for bacteria. Beware, you've been warned.

I have not seen this brand type or design of catheter before , it does look interesting and after reading the information and watching the video, it does merit further investigation. I will definitely be speaking to my medical colleagues about trialling this type and observing its clinical effectiveness. Any foley catheter than can reduce bladder irritation and Urinary Tract Infection ( UTI's) needs considering.

I work with immunocompromised patients so any procedure or equipment which can reduce the risk of an infection is welcomed in our clinical setting. Our incidence of Urinary tract infections caused by indwelling catheters is very low as we have very effective catheter care protocols.

I'm going to try one and see.

Looks really interesting. Maybe they will make it in24ff and use it like a mini 2 balloon inflatable

I asked my urologist about these catheters . He came to me today to say he has located some and ordered them for me to try .

I'm having a surgery in 11 days so he's hoping they arrive as I need a foley for about 2 weeks after .

Will let you know how I get on with them .

Well Niknoks I hope you like these and they are more comfortable and more importantly prevent any UTI from developing during your catheterization . We are still in the process of acquiring some for trialling , so it should be interesting to actually get some feedback from someone who has used this product. Looking forwards to your feedback.

The Duette is interesting. I have one in at the moment and can't feel it at all. I thought the balloons might cause a sensation of fullness and hence a need to pee even though cathed, but that is not the case.

The outside of the catheter has no bulges and it slipped in easily with just sterile K-Y as a lubricant. No anesthetic used. The silicone material is soft and comfortable, but stiff enough to slip straight in without kinking.

I'm hoping that, with the Duette in, I'll get an uninterrupted night's sleep.

I can't find any place that I can buy a Duette Catheter. I have searched the websites, no luck. After a suggestion, i found them at a website i have an account with. So i will order a couple to see how they are. Thanks Sean.

There are a ton of places advertising these, and retail prices range from $12 to $18 each. Is the problem they want a license number or a prescription?

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I’ve always wanted to try a duette catheter. I hear from other catheter buddies that they’re very comfortable. I’ll have to buy one and try soon.

You can order them with no prescription here https://www.discountcatheters.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Duette. I’ve bought a few kits from them in the past and never had an issue.

I 'ive inserted or had them inserted for me. I dropped down in size to an 18 fr from a 22 fr in a Bard foley with a 5cc ballon. find them very comfortable and do not get spasms at all in the bladder. Prefer to use a Belly Bag with this catheter. For insertion ,always have cath insertion kit. Unfortunately 2 kit scame in with a 10cc sterile water syringes. Prefer they have a a 30 cc sterile water syringe THAT will fill both balloons on the Duette. . That is the only problem iI encountered, which is really a non-issue. The longest i've worn a Duette is 17 days. The duet is my preferred catheter

I switched to an 18Fr Duette a number of years ago. I love them! No bladder spasms and has eliminated the tip of the Foley irritating my bladder wall and causing some blood in my urine. I use them with a belly bag. I've gone three weeks having one in with no problems.

For use with a Duette, I've bought insertion kits with 30cc syringes of sterile water, which is enough to fill both balloons, but doing this requires care not to over inflate either balloon. Essentially, after insertion, one fills the retention balloon with 10ml, then the tip balloon with 5cc This is different than the standard Foley insertion when one just empties the syringe into the balloon, no measurement required (this is the case for both 5ml and 30ml catheters, if the appropriate insertion kit is used)

I use a 30CC inflation kit also. I inflate the retention balloon with 15cc's and the inner one with 5cc's.

Looks good,will give them a try. I do worry about the cost, fortunately I have good insurance plus our universal health care.

I do have an overwhelming concern about the proliferation of “plastic“ waste. I have to balance uti’s vs the environment. I do wonder what my contributions do for the problem.

Anyone have any suggestions?

I have used them, they are super comfortabl, the only downside I have is you can’t use a stat lock for securement.

I've wanted to try a duette, but only usually get regular ones.

I heard about it, but don't know where to buy in Switzerland

Never tried one yet but now im curious how much of a difference it will be to a standard Foley.

They feel amazing in terms of not having the poking feeling of your bladder, I wish they came in hydrophilic coated then they’d be perfect. Otherwise just a really comfortable silicone catheter

Knowing my urinary problems are probably just my own . I pass a lot of bladder lining and blood clots . I tend to plug up large catheters . I'm up to a 26fr now and I still plug it up ,Hell I have at times plugged up my drain hose and the anti reflux valve in my night bag . So to be able to find any thing that will make my life easier would be a god send . But I can't find any Duette catheters any where near my size . It would seem that one of them would be the answer i am looking for as one nurse didn't fill the balloon enough and it tore my bladder spicter apart . another nurse refused to insert it far enough before inflation and almost tore me apart . Now any thing smaller than 24fr or 30cc balloon just fall's out .

My goal is to go though my day and not think or have to deal with what is in me .

As someone who medically has to use a Foley, this sounds awesome! Thanks

Haha I just looked I here and I just got done posting about how good they are!

Where can i buy a Duette catheter in Germany?

Hildegard I would suggest googling it, many online stores sell them without the need for prescription, I’m not sure about shipping however