Bard Medical BARDEX Infection Control 3-Way Foley Catheter 18 Fr 5 cc, EA/1

BARDEX Infection Control 3-Way Foley Catheter 18 Fr 5 cc, EA/1

The BARDEX Infection Control 3-Way Foley Catheter is a 3-way urinary catheter with anti-infective and hydrogel coating. It may fit facilities and clinicians looking for a catheter that supports drainage, balloon inflation, and a separate channel for irrigation or medication, including post-TURP bleeding workflows. This single-each unit is identified as 18 Fr with 5 cc in the product title.

Good Fit For

• Urinary catheterization workflows that require irrigation or medication access
• Post-TURP bleeding management
• Clinical settings seeking infection-control focused Foley catheter options
• General exam rooms

Key Features

• 3-way triple lumen design supports drainage, balloon inflation, and a separate channel for irrigation or medication
• Anti-infective coating is designed to stop bacteria from attaching
• Hydrogel coating helps reduce adherence and biofilm
• Clinically proven to lower the risk of urinary tract infections according to the product details
• Smooth silicone material is described as helping minimize urethral irritation and preserve mucosal integrity

Applications and Usage

• Drainage with a separate channel available for irrigation
• Balloon inflation alongside urinary drainage
• Medication delivery through the dedicated third channel
• Post-TURP bleeding care where irrigation capability is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5 Inch.
• This is a 3-way Foley catheter, so it is best matched to protocols that specifically call for a triple lumen design.
• The product title identifies this unit as 18 Fr and 5 cc, which should be confirmed against patient and facility requirements before ordering.
• This listing is for a single each unit.

FAQ

• What makes this a 3-way Foley catheter? The triple lumen design gives this catheter three functions: drainage, balloon inflation, and a separate channel for irrigation or medication.
• When might a separate irrigation channel be useful? A separate irrigation channel can be important in workflows such as post-TURP bleeding, where irrigation access is needed while maintaining drainage.
• How does the coating support infection control? The product details state that the anti-infective coating is designed to stop bacteria from attaching, and the hydrogel coating helps reduce adherence and biofilm.
• What size is this catheter? The product title identifies this catheter as 18 Fr with 5 cc.
• Is this sold as a single unit or a larger pack? This listing is for one each.

From BARDEX by Bard Medical.