Bard Medical BARDEX Infection Control Coude 2-Way Specialty Foley Catheter 22 Fr 5 cc, EA/1

BARDEX Infection Control Coude 2-Way Specialty Foley Catheter 22 Fr 5 cc, EA/1

This coude 2-way Foley catheter is a latex urinary catheter with a curved tip that helps with insertion when navigating obstruction is a concern. It fits facilities and clinicians looking for an infection control option for urinary drainage workflows, especially in male patients with prostate issues. The catheter includes anti-infective and hydrogel coating, a 22 Fr size, and a 5 cc balloon.

Good Fit For

• Urinary catheterization when a coude tip is preferred
• Male patients with prostate issues
• Facility infection control focused catheter selection
• General exam rooms

Key Features

• Coude tip helps with easier insertion when a straight tip may be harder to advance
• 2-way design supports drainage plus balloon inflation in one standard catheter format
• Anti-infective coating is intended to help reduce bacterial attachment
• Hydrogel coating adds lubrication for more atraumatic insertion
• Latex construction for buyers specifically sourcing latex Foley catheters
• 22 Fr catheter with 5 cc balloon for the stated sizing requirement

Applications and Usage

• Urinary drainage in settings where a coude tip may help with insertion
• Catheterization for men with prostate-related obstruction concerns
• Routine use of a 2-way Foley catheter for drainage and balloon retention
• Infection control purchasing where anti-infective and hydrogel coatings are preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 38 Inch.
• Material: Latex.
• This catheter is latex, so material preference and patient sensitivity should be reviewed before selection.
• A coude tip differs from a straight tip, so buyers should confirm that this tip style matches the intended catheterization approach.
• The 22 Fr size and 5 cc balloon should be checked against the clinician's specified catheter requirements.

FAQ

• When would a coude tip Foley catheter be chosen instead of a straight tip? A coude tip Foley catheter is used when a curved tip may help navigate obstruction more easily than a straight tip. The product details specifically note use especially in men with prostate issues.
• What does the 2-way design mean on this catheter? The 2-way design means the catheter has two channels: one for drainage and one for inflating the retention balloon.
• Does this catheter have any coating for infection control or insertion comfort? Yes. This Foley catheter has an anti-infective coating intended to reduce bacterial attachment and a hydrogel coating that provides lubrication for atraumatic insertion.
• What size is this Foley catheter? This catheter is 22 Fr and uses a 5 cc balloon.
• What material is this catheter made from? This Foley catheter is made of latex.

From BARDEX by Bard Medical.