01 The indwelling catheters use to urine from the bladder is drained into a collection bag, which are soft and flexible tubes. In addition to other medical conditions, indwelling catheters treat urine retention, incontinence, and other health issues. The most common type is a Foley catheter, featuring a flexible tube with an expanded balloon at the end that holds it inside the bladder. Another kind is the suprapubic catheter, which is inserted by surgery into the bladder through an abdominal wall opening. In order to lower the risk of problems, catheters should be removed as soon as they are no longer required. Depending on the patient's needs and health, alternative treatment strategies may also be examined.The main reasons projected to propel the global market for indwelling catheters during the forecast period are an increase in urinary disorders, a rise in the world's elderly population, and an increase in surgical procedures. Additionally, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that every year in the U.S., more than 250,000 surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are carried out, resulting in 2 million office visits. This is projected to increase demand for indwelling catheters in the upcoming years.
April 2026 Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) expanded its urinary catheter portfolio by introducing antimicrobial-coated indwelling catheters designed to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
February 2026 Coloplast A/S launched upgraded long-term indwelling catheter solutions featuring improved silicone materials and patient comfort technologies for chronic urinary management.
October 2025 Teleflex Incorporated expanded its urology portfolio with advanced Foley catheter systems incorporating enhanced drainage and infection prevention technologies.
June 2025 B. Braun SE introduced next-generation indwelling urinary catheters with optimized biocompatible materials and improved patient safety features for hospital and home care settings.