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Reusable Catheters Are a Safe Choice that Could Cut Antibiotic Use and NHS Costs

The 578-patient trial found 29% of mixed-use users had a UTI, compared with 34% on single-use catheters.

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Reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections, a new study has found.

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Southampton – Reusable catheters appear to be just as safe as single-use catheters for intermittent catheterization. This is shown in a new study from the University of Southampton (International Journal of Nursing Studies 2026; DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105536). They do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections, write Mandy Fader and...

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Medical Xpress broke the news on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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