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What Is a French Catheter?
The term "French catheter" can be used to describe almost any kind of catheter that is measured using the French (Fr) scale. This is a measuring system that was created by a man called Joseph-Frederic-Benoit Charriere.
Charriere was a 19th century Parisian who made surgical equipment and devices, including catheters. He wanted to create a simplistic way of measuring catheter sizes, and settled on a system in which 0.33mm = 1 French unit.
Therefore, for example, a catheter with a 3 Fr rating is approximately 1mm wide (0.33 x 3), while a 10 Fr catheter is 3.33mm wide (10 x 0.33). French catheters can therefore be measured and sized according to Charriere's scale.
This scale is used for measuring many kinds of catheters, from classic urinary or Foley catheters that are inserted into the urethra to other kinds of catheters like Fogarty catheters, dialysis catheters, and epidural catheters.
![Cook Medical #G17870 Cook Medical #G17870](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/A8MNPxd3u4pKpnPc-200x200.jpg)
Cook Medical #G17870, CATHETER, SILICONE, BALLOON, 7FRENCH, 10/BX
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![Covidien #8887660143 Covidien #8887660143](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/BHl7RPGzLIYYTvZc-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887660143, Dover Urethral Catheter Red Rubber Robinson, 16" length, radiopaque, smooth rounded tip, 100/CS
$1.29 EACH
![Covidien #3558 Covidien #3558](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/3YZFHSfhQJjOgBwT-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3558, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 14 Fr (4.7 mm), 10 EA/CS
$26.11 per CARTON
![Covidien #8888492058 Covidien #8888492058](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/WhuG1Umk1cCMO5dm-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888492058, Dover Rob-Nel Catheter, 16" Length, Smooth Rounded Tip, 16 Fr, 100 EA/CS
$0.80 EACH
![Covidien #3565 Covidien #3565](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/YClH3ShJhhjhzEXQ-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3565, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 26 Fr/Ch (8.7 mm), 10 EA/CS
$21.25 per CARTON
![Covidien #8887660168 Covidien #8887660168](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/b8xkPwNkKEQ5QFvs-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887660168, Dover Urethral Catheter Red Rubber Robinson, 16" length, radiopaque, smooth rounded tip, 100/CS
$1.29 EACH
![Covidien #605163IC Covidien #605163IC](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/3Xx09AckBQtOodsh-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #605163IC, Dover Silver Coated 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 16 Fr (5.3 mm), 10/CRT
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![Covidien #8888280412 Covidien #8888280412](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/3BxkDJHCPQasvMLO-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888280412, Argyle Bubble Tubing, Non-conductive, 1/4" x 100' (6 mm x 30.5 m), Each
$21.37 EACH
![Covidien #3570 Covidien #3570](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/dover-silicone-coated-latex-foley-catheter-30-ml-2-way-hemostatic-22-fr-ch-7-3-mm-18-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3570, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 24 Fr (8.0 mm), 10/CRT
$24.25 per CARTON
![Covidien #8887605148 Covidien #8887605148](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/m5vGZP58RS73tJBc-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887605148, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 14 Fr (4.7 mm), 10/CRT
$109.80 per CARTON
![Covidien #76010 Covidien #76010](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/3IpJWQue1asbDhTc-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #76010, Dover Red Rubber Urethral Catheter, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm)
$60.84 per CASE
![Covidien #8887605163 Covidien #8887605163](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/VFbbVBu6yNo9DRBF-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887605163, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 16 Fr (5.3 mm), 10/CRT
$92.80 per CARTON
![Covidien #3411 Covidien #3411](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/bpxrt8uIihI5xI7d-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3411, Female Catheterization Kit with 15 mL Specimen Tube and Flip Cap, Vinyl, PVP Swabs, 8 Fr, 25/CS
$4.37 EACH
![Covidien #67000 Covidien #67000](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/yIHTspQhrOZ7jRDX-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #67000, Dover Bulb Syringe, Irrigation with Protective Cap, 60 mL, 50 EA/CS
$1.52 EACH
![Covidien #8888570556 Covidien #8888570556](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/8404377-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888570556, Argyle Thoracic Catheter, Straight, 32 Fr/Ch (10.7 mm) x 20" (51 cm)
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![Covidien #31820 Covidien #31820](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/lTrzniPiSThGlIA8-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #31820, Argyle Single Suction Catheters with Chimney Valve, 16 Fr, Whistle, EACH
$1.03 EACH
![Laerdal Medical #83001133 Laerdal Medical #83001133](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/7419713-200x200.jpg)
Laerdal Medical #83001133, Argyle Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Coil Packed 16 Fr/Ch (5.33 mm)
$26.43 EACH
![Covidien #441214 Covidien #441214](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/8907438-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #441214, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 14 Fr., 5cc, 2-way
$2.79 per BAG
![Covidien #3618 Covidien #3618](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/UBMj4Zle1VBXM1Mb-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3618, Dover Silicone Latex Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 24 Fr, 10/CRT
$19.01 per BOX
![Covidien #3601 Covidien #3601](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/rnUzAkDnukqeZbWA-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3601, Dover Silicone Latex Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 16 Fr, 10/CRT
$23.39 per BOX
![Covidien #65035 Covidien #65035](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/1166023-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #65035, Simplicity Incontinence Brief Unisex 59-64" Moderate White 4x15/CS
$41.79 per CASE
![Covidien #8888570531 Covidien #8888570531](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/4UfOYl34LAbBcgc0-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888570531, ARGYLE PVC Thoracic Catheter, Straight, 24 FR, 10/CS
$135.10 per CASE
![Covidien #CP3020R Covidien #CP3020R](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/9238195-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #CP3020R, Dover Hydrogel Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm)
$51.65 per CARTON
![Covidien #605189IC Covidien #605189IC](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/EKerrjf1cFGgw6nt-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #605189IC, Dover Silver Coated 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 18 Fr (6.0 mm), 10/CRT
$235.87 per CARTON
Halyard Health #0135-24, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 20 Fr/Ch (6.7 mm)
$14.12 EACH
![Covidien #3575 Covidien #3575](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/dover-silicone-coated-latex-foley-catheter-5-ml-2-way-retention-16-fr-ch-5-3-mm-21-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3575, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 28 Fr (9.3 mm), 10/CRT
$19.01 per CARTON
![Covidien #3607 Covidien #3607](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/wrMeYDUcoItAzfxn-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3607, Dover Silicone Latex Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 18 Fr, 10/CRT
$19.01 per CARTON
![Covidien #605148IC Covidien #605148IC](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/9MIPQKULLzrT3cIx-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #605148IC, Dover Silver Coated 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm), 10/CRT
$176.75 per CARTON
![Covidien #8887665183 Covidien #8887665183](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/kr5MxeQnuNIJYze0-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887665183, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 3-Way, 18 Fr (6.0 mm), 10/CRT
$909.88 per CARTON
![Cook Medical #G17471 Cook Medical #G17471](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/JtcKz26JJdJPN4k8-200x200.jpg)
Cook Medical #G17471, CATHETER, SILICONE, BALLOON, 7FRENCH, 10/BX
$627.06 per BOX
![Covidien #8887665225 Covidien #8887665225](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/DEx1uT3JTnElx5GQ-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887665225, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 3-Way, 22 Fr (7.3 mm),10/CRT
$191.18 per CARTON
![Covidien #3573 Covidien #3573](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/dover-silicone-coated-latex-foley-catheter-5-ml-2-way-retention-12-fr-ch-4-0-mm-19-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #3573, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 26 Fr (8.7 mm), 10/CRT
$21.25 per CARTON
![Covidien #31200 Covidien #31200](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/3KNJUXw4qda1mevG-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #31200, Argyle Single Suction Catheters with Chimney Valve, 12 Fr, Whistle, EACH
$34.67 per CASE
![Covidien #500038 Covidien #500038](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/8900007-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #500038, Argyle Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Coil Packed 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm)
$33.30 EACH
![Covidien #141900 Covidien #141900](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/qx4kQNSzYZ30qz7U-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #141900, Argyle Single Suction Catheters with Directional Valve, 10 Fr, Black, DeLee, 100/CS
$83.20 per CASE
![Covidien #8887605247 Covidien #8887605247](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/29uLFDrcrd6WIEiv-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887605247, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 24 Fr (8.0 mm), 10/CRT
$102.51 per CARTON
![Covidien #8887605205 Covidien #8887605205](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/cT4nfblXlt92HKLY-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887605205, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 20 Fr (6.7 mm), 10/CRT
$120.10 per CARTON
![Covidien #8887605122 Covidien #8887605122](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/6qmgguQ0d9RT3o48-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887605122, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 12 Fr (4.0 mm), 10/CRT
$99.80 per CARTON
![Covidien #31000 Covidien #31000](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/2eFcEU9JsFOJZ8IV-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #31000, Argyle Single Suction Catheters with Chimney Valve, 8 Fr, Whistle, 50/CS
$50.00 per CASE
![Covidien #8888570523 Covidien #8888570523](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/WIZQCtuq1oP6Ba2o-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888570523, ARGYLE PVC Thoracic Catheter, Straight, 20 FR, 10/CS
$125.55 per CASE
![Covidien #40518L Covidien #40518L](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/OfMexqIOH51NzZuH-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #40518L, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, Council Tip, 5 mL, 2-Way, 18 Fr (6.0 mm), 10/CRT
$353.49 per CARTON
![Covidien #8888492120 Covidien #8888492120](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/62vUvGlbr8Ch2Uky-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888492120, Dover Rob-Nel Catheter, 16" Length, Smooth Rounded Tip, 20 Fr, 100/CS
$65.41 per CASE
![Covidien #1614 Covidien #1614](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/YW38Ix5JAnJc4dty-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #1614, Dover Hydrogel Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 14 Fr (4.7 mm), 12/Carton
$92.84 per CARTON
![Covidien #1621 Covidien #1621](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/3344055-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #1621, Dover Hydrogel Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 20 Fr/Ch (6.7 mm)
$75.50 per CARTON
![Covidien #1622 Covidien #1622](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/6120553-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #1622, Dover Hydrogel Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 22 Fr/Ch (7.3 mm)
$75.50 per CARTON
![Covidien #141908 Covidien #141908](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/G1QX0CaTk0f0eOjL-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #141908, Argyle Single Suction Catheters with Directional Valve, 8 Fr, Pediatric, Graduated, Light Blue, DeLee, 100/CS
$95.51 per CASE
![Covidien #8888257550 Covidien #8888257550](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/product_images/6047221-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8888257550, Argyle Suction Catheter with Mucus Trap, 20 mL, 6.5 Fr/Ch (2.2 mm)
$163.28 per CASE
![Covidien #8887688227 Covidien #8887688227](http://images.ciamedical.com/image/data/manual/KOVeDZFrJTybkRvR-200x200.jpg)
Covidien #8887688227, Dover Silicone Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 3-Way, 22 Fr (7.3 mm), 10/CRT
$93.84 per CARTON
How Does a French Catheter Work?
French catheters can have different ways of working, depending on the specific type you are using at the time. A classic French urinary catheter, for example, will be inserted into the urethra of the patient and pushed inside until it connects with the bladder, allowing for drainage. A French epidural catheter, meanwhile, is inserted into the epidural space in the back, around the spinal cord, and used for injecting medicines and anesthetic into the patient’s body.
French Catheter Sizes
As explained above, all French catheters and almost all catheters in general are sized using the French scale or French gauge system, created by Joseph-Frédéric-Benoit Charriere. Sizes can range from as low as 2 or 3 Fr all the way up to 20 Fr and beyond. Bigger and wider catheters are usually used for situations where wider openings are required, while small and narrow catheters may be used in pediatric patients or situations where only a narrow penetration into the body is needed.
French Catheter Types
There are many different kinds of French catheters. The most common variety is the urinary or Foley catheter. This catheter has been used for many years to help patients who may find it difficult or impossible to urinate naturally or those who are in conditions that make it harder to urinate, like patients who are bedridden. Other kinds of catheter can include dialysis catheters, used with dialysis machines, and biliary catheters, which are used to drain bile from bile ducts.
French Catheter Uses
Since there are many different kinds of French catheters, there are also lots of different ways in which they can be used. Urinary catheters, for example, can be useful for helping people who are suffering from incontinence or urinary retention, while epidural catheters can deliver anesthetic and medicine to patients with chronic pain or those going through labor.
French Catheter Suppliers
Covidien, Cook Medical, Halyard Health, Laerdal Medical, and Medline are some of the leading providers of French catheters.
Buy French Catheters at CIA Medical
No matter whether you’re looking for urinary catheters, epidural catheters, dialysis catheters, or some other kind of French catheter, CIA Medical can meet your needs. We aim to offer the fairest prices, the best service, and the finest quality products, all from trusted and proven manufacturers.