Complications of Urethral Catheterization in a Male Complications include Injury to the urethra, prostate, or bladder with bleeding (common) UTI (common) Creation of false passages Scarring and urethral strictures Paraphimosis, if the foreskin is not reduced after the procedure Equipment for Urethral Catheterization in a Male Prepackaged kits are typically used but the individual items needed include Sterile drapes and gloves Povidone iodine with application swabs, cotton balls, or gauze Water-soluble lubricant Urethral catheter * (size 16 French Foley catheter is appropriate for most men; in the setting of prostatic hypertrophy or urethral stricture, an alternate size or style of catheter may be required†) 10-mL syringe with sterile water (for catheter balloon inflation) Local anesthetic (eg, 5 to 10 mL of 2% lidocaine jelly in a syringe [with no needle]) for distention and anesthesia of the male urethra Sterile collection device with tubing * A closed-catheter system minimizes catheter-associated UTI.