Special Features:

Enhances biocompatability to minimize tissue reaction, resists colonization of bacteria to reduce infection

Properties:

An item designed for insertion through the urinary tract as far as the bladder to allow drainage, irrigation, observation, and application of medication. For items designed to drain the ureter, see catheter, ureteral. For items designed to be inserted through an incision or wound, see drain, surgical; and tube, (as modified).