Rectal Catheter (1)
Definition:
An item with an enema tip, funnel(s), and irrigation lumen(s), and may contain an inflatable balloon. It is designed for insertion in the rectum, and is used for administering barium enemas or positioning of the prostate during a prostatic resection procedure.
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