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Commercial kits are available which contain all of the equipment needed to place a urethral catheter. These kits usually contain a standard-tip 14-16 Fr catheter, a urine collection bag, and the rest of the required supplies. Viscous lidocaine, which should be used when placing a catheter in a male patient (see Procedure section) is not included in the standard kit and must be obtained separately.