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Urethral Instrument Design

The design of urethral instruments and its impact on the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and mechanical complications.

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Jan 12, 2026

What are the safest materials and designs for urethral sounding instruments and why?

The safest urethral sounding instruments combine non‑porous, medical‑grade materials that can be fully sterilized (most commonly surgical stainless steel) with simple, smooth designs—rounded tips, str...

Jan 9, 2026

How effective are sterilization and commercially made sounding kits at preventing UTIs and retained foreign bodies?

Sterilization—when performed to medical standards—substantially reduces microbial contamination and therefore lowers the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) from instruments that contact mucous me...