Foley balloon catheter

Product Description

A Foley catheter also known as an indwelling urinary catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine It is commonly used in medical settings for patients who are unable to urinate naturally due to surgery medical conditions or immobilization

The catheter features two separate channels lumens

1 Drainage lumen allows urine to flow from the bladder into a drainage bag

2 Balloon lumen used to inflate a balloon near the tip of the catheter that holds it in place inside the bladder

Key Features

Made of latex or silicone 100 silicone is preferred for longterm use or for patients with latex sensitivity

Available in various sizes typically ranging from 6Fr to 26Fr French gauge

Balloon capacity generally ranges from 530 mL depending on the application

Available in 2way and 3way types 3way for irrigation purposes

Common Uses

Postsurgical bladder drainage

Management of urinary retention

Monitoring urine output in critical care

Bladder irrigation in urology procedures 3way