Complications of Urethral Catheterization in a Female Complications include Urethral or bladder trauma with bleeding or microscopic hematuria (common) UTI (common) Creation of false passages Scarring and strictures Equipment for Urethral Catheterization in a Female Prepackaged kits are typically used but the individual items needed include Sterile drapes and gloves Povidone iodine Applicator swabs, sterile gauze, or cotton balls Water-soluble lubricant Urethral catheter (size 16 French Foley catheter is appropriate for most adult women) * 10-mL syringe with water (for catheter balloon inflation) Sterile collection device with tubing * A closed catheter system minimizes catheter-associated UTI.