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The Next Generation in Intermittent Catheterization

Engineered in Germany by Manfred Sauer. A soft, rounded, flexible tip on a firmer guiding shaft, in hydrophilic and gel versions.

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The average user of intermittent self-catheterization inserts a catheter approximately 1,800 times per year. At that frequency, comfort and gentle insertion matter.

The Design Trade-Off

Firmer catheters: Easier to guide, but less forgiving
Softer catheters: Gentler, but can be harder to advance

Why IQ Catheter?

Engineered in Germany by Manfred Sauer, the IQ Catheter is designed to combine the two: a flexible front end on a firmer guiding shaft.

The IQ Catheter's patented design has a soft spherical head on a highly bendable neck, a flexible front section followed by a firmer guiding shaft, and smooth, rounded eyelets.

Soft, Flexible Tip

A soft, rounded tip sits on a bendable neck and flexible front section, followed by a firmer shaft for advancement.

No Tip Orientation Needed

Unlike an angled Coudé tip, the rounded flexible tip doesn't need to be pointed in a set direction during insertion, which some users with limited hand function prefer.

Hydrophilic or Gel

Choose a hydrophilic coating that creates a slippery surface along the catheter's length, or a gel-lubricated version — both designed to reduce friction during insertion and removal.

Single-Use

Each catheter is designed for single use. Canadian best practice recommendations advise single-use, pre-lubricated catheters, especially for people who get repeated UTIs.

Often Considered For

✓ Urethral strictures
✓ Catheterization after urethral or prostate surgery, as directed by the surgeon
✓ Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
✓ A history of difficult catheterization

No single catheter is right for everyone. Choose your catheter with your urologist or continence nurse.

Product Line

Complete range of IQ Catheters to meet diverse clinical needs

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iQ-CATH 43 (Male)

iQ-CATH 43 (Male)

Hydrophilic with Non-Touch Sleeve
Available Sizes
FR 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
Effective Length
40cm (Male)
Key Features
Ready to use immediately
Non-touch sleeve
Immersed in 0.9% saline
Color-coded funnels
iQ-CATH 23 Series

iQ-CATH 23 Series

Hydrophilic Catheter
Available Sizes
FR 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
Effective Length
12 cm (Female)  |  40 cm (Male)
Key Features
Available in female and male versions
Ready to use immediately
Immersed in 0.9% saline
Color-coded funnels
iQ-CATH 21 (Male)

iQ-CATH 21 (Male)

Hydrophilic Catheter with Saline Sachet
Available Sizes
FR 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
Effective Length
40cm (Male)
Key Features
Ready to use
Integrated 0.9% saline sachet
Hydrophilic coating
Flexible rounded tip

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What Users Say

Experiences shared by IQ Catheter users. Individual experiences vary.

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Byron
Long-term catheter user
British Columbia
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After trying several brands and types of catheters I settled on the IQ because it was the easiest and fastest to use. The IQ catheter made the transition very easy and now I am very satisfied with my bladder health and lifestyle.

Patient
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John
Long-term catheter user
British Columbia
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I've tried a lot of different catheters over the years. IQ catheters have made my life easier and safer, reducing the chance of injury or infection. That's why I choose IQ over any other catheter available.

Patient