Single-Use vs Reusable Catheters for Intermittent Catheterization in Patients With Urinary Retention

Are reusable catheters noninferior to single-use catheters for intermittent catheterization in cases of urinary tract infections?In this randomized clinical trial of 386 participants, the incidence rate of urinary tract infections per patient-month was similar between the single-use and reusable catheter groups, and the predefined noninferiority margin was met.This study’s findings suggest that reusable catheters are as safe as single-use catheters, thereby supporting sustainable and equitable urologic care.

Corresponding Author: Felice E. E. van Veen, MD, Department of Urology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Room Na-1524, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3013 GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands (f.vanveen@erasmusmc.nl).

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