Bard Medical BARDEX 2-Way 100% Silicone Foley Catheter 18 Fr 5 cc, EA/1, CS/12

BARDEX 2-Way 100% Silicone Foley Catheter 18 Fr 5 cc, EA/1, CS/12

The BARDEX 2-Way 100% Silicone Foley Catheter is an indwelling urinary catheter for long-term bladder drainage when a patient cannot urinate on their own. It fits clinical settings that need continuous drainage with a balloon-retained catheter and may be preferred when latex sensitivity is a concern. This 18 Fr catheter uses a 5 cc balloon and has separate drainage and inflation channels.

Good Fit For

• Long-term bladder drainage in clinical care settings
• Cases where continuous drainage into a collection bag is needed
• Patients with latex allergies
• Care plans that call for an indwelling 2-way Foley catheter

Key Features

• 2-way Foley catheter supports continuous bladder drainage with a separate balloon inflation channel
• Built for long-term bladder drainage when ongoing urinary drainage is needed
• 18 Fr size helps buyers match the catheter to prescribed patient requirements
• 5 cc balloon anchors the catheter in the bladder after insertion
• Latex-free design may be a practical choice for patients with latex allergies
• Silicone construction is described as less irritating to sensitive tissues for long-term use

Applications and Usage

• Managing urinary drainage for a patient who is unable to urinate on their own
• Supporting long-term indwelling catheterization with continuous drainage
• Using a balloon-retained catheter that stays in place after insertion

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4.75 X 3 Inch.
• Material: Latex.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Match the 18 Fr catheter size and 5 cc balloon to the patient-specific order before purchase.
• This is a 2-way Foley catheter, so it is appropriate when separate drainage and balloon inflation channels are required.
• The balloon is inflated with sterile water after insertion to anchor the catheter in place.

FAQ

• Is this Foley catheter intended for long-term use? Yes. The BARDEX 2-Way 100% Silicone Foley Catheter is described for long-term bladder drainage.
• How does this 2-way catheter work? The catheter has two channels. One channel drains urine from the bladder into a collection bag, and the other is used to inflate the balloon that helps hold the catheter in place.
• Is this catheter a good option for latex-sensitive patients? Yes. The product details state that this catheter is latex-free, which may make it a suitable choice for patients with latex allergies.
• What size and balloon capacity does this catheter have? This catheter is 18 Fr and uses a 5 cc balloon.

From BARDEX by Bard Medical.