Bard Medical BARDEX Infection Control Coude 2-Way Specialty Foley Catheter 20 Fr 5 cc, EA/1

BARDEX Infection Control Coude 2-Way Specialty Foley Catheter 20 Fr 5 cc, EA/1

This coude 2-way Foley catheter is a latex urinary catheter with a curved tip for easier insertion. It is a practical choice for urinary catheterization workflows where a coude tip may help navigate obstructions, especially in men with prostate issues. The catheter includes anti-infective and hydrogel coating and uses a 5 cc retention balloon.

Good Fit For

• Urinary catheterization when a coude tip is preferred
• Care settings treating men with prostate-related insertion challenges
• General exam rooms

Key Features

• Coude tip helps with insertion when a curved tip is preferred over a straight tip
• 2-way catheter design supports drainage and balloon inflation through separate channels
• Latex construction for buyers specifying this catheter material
• Anti-infective coating is designed to reduce bacterial attachment
• Hydrogel coating adds lubrication for atraumatic insertion and helps reduce adherence and biofilm
• 5 cc retention balloon for the specified balloon volume

Applications and Usage

• Routine urinary drainage using a 2-way Foley catheter
• Catheter insertion where a curved coude tip may help pass obstructions
• Exam room catheterization workflows that call for a latex coude catheter

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 38 Inch.
• Material: Latex.
• This is a latex catheter, so material preference and patient sensitivity should be reviewed before selection.
• A coude tip differs from a straight-tip catheter and may be chosen when a curved tip is needed for insertion.
• The catheter uses a 2-way design, so buyers needing additional lumens should choose a different configuration.

FAQ

• When would a coude tip be preferred? A coude tip can be useful when a curved tip is needed to help navigate obstructions during insertion, including in men with prostate issues.
• What does the 2-way design mean? The 2-way design uses two channels: one for drainage and one for inflating the retention balloon.
• What coatings does this catheter have? This catheter has an anti-infective coating and a hydrogel coating. The anti-infective coating is designed to reduce bacterial attachment, while the hydrogel coating adds lubrication and helps reduce adherence and biofilm.
• Is this catheter latex? Yes. This urinary catheter is made of latex.

From BARDEX by Bard Medical.