Tips & Guides
The urinary catheter is a straightforward product, but there are many terms, features and options you may want to consider when selecting or changing your catheter. Read on for more information.
Catheter FAQs
Have questions regarding intermittent catheterization and its products? Check out our FAQs to answer any questions you may have.
Intermittent Catheter Sizing Guide
When you begin using an intermittent catheter, your healthcare professional will help you determine which size of catheter is best for your body type and other medical needs. Liberator Medical offers samples of intermittent catheters to help you find the best option for your specific needs.
Types of Male Catheters
Men who prefer single-use intermittent catheters have a variety of options when it comes to choosing a male catheter. We invite you to contact one of our manufacturer-trained Urology Specialists to request additional samples of male catheters for self-evaluation.
Coudé Catheter Guide
With Liberator Medical™, you have access to one of the largest inventories of Coudé catheter supplies in the country. Most healthcare providers will offer samples of intermittent catheters that have a Coudé tip when determining which style is most comfortable and effective for your individual use.
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Catheter product guide
Catheters come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and options. Do you travel a lot? Value comfort? Need to change catheter length? See our product guide below to find the right type for you.
Has your doctor recommended that you use urinary catheters for self-catheterization? Liberator’s urological specialists are happy to help you begin by answering questions, handling insurance billing and setting up home delivery for you.
Call: 855-948-3319
With more than 300 styles of intermittent catheters available, we understand that you may have questions about what style of urinary catheter is best for you. Liberator™ offers a comprehensive assortment of urological catheters, with popular products from leading manufacturers like Bard, Coloplast, Cure Medical, Convatec, Hollister, Mentor, MTG, and Rusch.
Liberator Medical™ is in-network with more than 3000 insurance plans nationwide. We handle the insurance paperwork and billing on your behalf, so you won’t have to fill out insurance claim forms.
Check to see if you have a participating health plan
Learn more about how we work with Medicare
Delivered discreetly to your door, Liberator’s Advanced Automated Shipping Process offers fast and accurate delivery, including monthly auto-ship options for most private insurance customers. Our free re-order reminders give you peace of mind while protecting you from running out of daily intermittent catheters.
Our trained Catheter Supply-Care Specialists will help you get samples of leading brands to help you evaluate which style of intermittent catheter is best for your individual needs. *Free samples of urinary catheters require a doctor’s prescription.
*Free samples are of nominal value and are shipped with your order and may require a doctor’s prescription, qualification and enrollment. Patient responsible for payments not made by Medicare or Insurance. Co-pays, deductibles and some restrictions and conditions apply. Foleys not sampled.
Call: 855-948-3319
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