Abstract: The external catheter tube is a flexible, coiled collection tube that connects a catheter to a urine collection bag. The collection tube has a coiled portion that can readily extend and contract to relieve tension on the catheter. The assembly includes at least on swivel-snap connector. In one embodiment, one end of the connecting tube is connected to the catheter by a by a straight or linear swivel-snap connector, while the opposite end of the tubing is connected to the drainage bag by and elbow or 90 swivel-snap connector. In another embodiment, one end of the connecting tube is molded integrally with the collection tube, while the opposite end of the tubing is connected to the drainage bag by an elbow or 90 swivel-snap connector. In either embodiment, the connecting tube may be configured with the coiled portion extending horizontally or with the coiled portion hanging in a loop.