A urinary catheter (30, 100) for indwelling introduction into a patientsurethra. The catheter includes an elongated flexible body portion (12) formedof a polymer. The elongated flexible body portion (12) includes a flexible introducingmember. The flexible introducing member (32) has a longitudinal bore. The borecan slideably position the introducing member (32) along the flexible body portion.A flexible polymeric sleeve (40) is affixed to the flexible introducing member.The flexible polymeric sleeve (40) can cover a substantial portion of the flexiblebody portion (12). The method and apparatus can minimize the likelihood of infectionby proving a sterile sleeve barrier on the catheter.
