- Designed for reliable and efficient urinary drainage in various healthcare settings
Uses
- Urinary Drainage:
- Primarily used to drain urine from the bladder for patients who are unable to urinate naturally due to conditions like urinary retention or incontinence
- Post-Operative Care:
- Utilized for monitoring urine output and managing drainage after surgery
- General Urological Procedures:
- Applicable for general urological procedures and short-term indwelling catheterization
- Specimen Collection:
- Can be used with standard urinary drainage systems and for collecting sterile urine specimens
Features
- Material:
- Constructed from a flexible, high-quality latex material with a silicone coating to reduce friction and improve patient comfort
- Design:
- Features a 2-way lumen design, allowing for both continuous urine drainage and inflation of the retention balloon
- Size:
- Measures 20 French (Fr.) in diameter, a common size for adult patients
- Length:
- Standard 16 inches (40.64 cm) in length
- Balloon:
- Equipped with a large capacity 30cc symmetrical balloon to ensure secure retention within the bladder
- Tip:
- Features a firm, standard, round tip for improved ease of insertion
- Drainage Eyes:
- Includes large, smooth, beveled symmetrical eyes to aid in maximum and efficient drainage while minimizing tissue damage
- Packaging:
- Individually packaged in a sterile, peel-open pouch to ensure hygiene and convenience
- Safety:
- Sterile, single-use, DEHP-free, and BPA-free, though made of latex
- Connections:
- Tapered funnels accept both luer lock and luer slip syringes, and resist kinking or collapsing while aspirating
- Visibility:
- Features a radio-opaque stripe for visibility under fluoroscopy
Benefits
- Patient Comfort:
- The silicone coating and smooth tip minimize urethral irritation and discomfort during insertion and while indwelling
- Reduced Complications:
- The smooth eyes and symmetrical balloon help minimize tissue trauma and provide a secure seal at the bladder neck, reducing the risk of leakage or injury
- Reliable Drainage:
- Large oval eyes ensure efficient urine flow and maximum drainage performance
- Infection Control:
- Each catheter is sterile and single-use, supporting strict infection control protocols and reducing the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
- Ease of Use:
- The reliable design, secure connection points, and firm tip streamline the catheterization process for healthcare professionals
Contents
- (10) 20 Fr Foley Catheters per box
