Bard Medical Foley Catheter Bardex Lubricath 2-Way Carson Model 5 cc Balloon 16 Fr. Hydrophilic Polymer Coated Latex, 12EA/CS

Foley Catheter Bardex Lubricath 2-Way Carson Model 5 cc Balloon 16 Fr. Hydrophilic Polymer Coated Latex, 12EA/CS

This Foley catheter is a Bardex Lubricath 2-way Carson Model with a 16 Fr. size, 5 cc balloon, and sterile construction. It is suited for buyers who need a hydrophilic polymer coated latex catheter option, especially where a coude tip design is preferred for negotiation of the prostatic urethra. The Lubricath coating is intended to help reduce irritation of the urethral mucosa and help minimize encrustation.

Good Fit For

• Urinary catheterization needs requiring a 2-way Foley catheter
• Selection where a coude tip is preferred for the prostatic urethra
• Facilities purchasing sterile latex catheters with hydrophilic coating

Key Features

• Hydrophilic polymer coated latex helps reduce irritation of the urethral mucosa
• Lubricath coating also helps minimize encrustation during use
• Carson Model coude tip helps facilitate negotiation of the prostatic urethra
• 2-way Foley catheter format supports standard drainage workflow
• 16 Fr. size with a 5 cc balloon for buyers matching those specifications
• Sterile catheter for settings that require sterile urinary catheter products

Applications and Usage

• Routine urinary catheterization when a 16 Fr. Foley catheter is specified
• Cases where a Carson Model coude tip may help with negotiation of the prostatic urethra
• Workflows seeking a catheter coating that helps reduce urethral mucosa irritation
• Clinical use where minimizing encrustation is an important selection factor

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter contains latex, so it is not appropriate where a latex-free product is required.
• Choose the 16 Fr. size and 5 cc balloon only when those specifications match the intended need.
• A Carson Model coude tip differs from a straight tip and should be selected based on catheter preference or protocol.

FAQ

• Does this Foley catheter have a coude tip? Yes. This Foley catheter uses a Carson Model tip, and the product details state that the coude tip design helps facilitate negotiation of the prostatic urethra.
• What coating does this catheter use? This catheter uses a Lubricath hydrophilic polymer coating. The product details say the coating helps reduce irritation of the urethral mucosa and helps minimize encrustation.
• Is this Foley catheter sterile? Yes. The catheter is sterile.
• What size and balloon capacity does this catheter have? This model is 16 Fr. with a 5 cc balloon.
• Is this catheter latex-free? No. This product contains latex.

From Bardex Lubricath by Bard Medical.