18 Fr 2 Way Silicone Foley Catheter Set Factory Supply Medical Device Medical Product

18 Fr 2 Way Silicone Foley Catheter Set Factory Supply Medical Device Medical Product

1.Product Description

A 2-Way Silicone Foley Catheter is a medical device used for urinary drainage in patients who are unable to empty their bladder naturally.

2.Key Features

• Silicone Material: Made from soft and flexible silicone material, which reduces irritation and enhances patient comfort during catheterization.
• Inflation Ports: Features two lumens or channels - one for urine drainage and one for balloon inflation to hold the catheter in place.
• Balloon: Includes a balloon at the tip that can be inflated with sterile water to anchor the catheter in the bladder.
• Radiopaque Line: Often equipped with a radiopaque line for easy visualization under X-ray during placement.
• Multiple Eyelets: Contains multiple drainage eyelets near the tip to ensure efficient urine drainage.
• Sterile Packaging: Individually packaged in a sterile manner to prevent infections during insertion.

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4.Application

• Urinary Retention: Patients experiencing urinary retention due to conditions such as enlarged prostate, neurological disorders, or postoperative effects may require a 2-Way Silicone Foley Catheter for continuous bladder drainage.
• Postoperative Care: Following urological surgeries like prostatectomy, bladder surgery, or gynecological procedures, a 2-Way Foley Catheter is often utilized to facilitate bladder drainage during the postoperative recovery period.
• Critical Care Units: In intensive care units (ICUs) and critical care settings, patients who are unable to urinate on their own due to medical conditions or sedation may require a 2-Way Silicone Foley Catheter for continuous urinary drainage.
• Chronic Conditions: Individuals with chronic urinary retention, spinal cord injuries, or other conditions that affect bladder function may rely on a 2-Way Foley Catheter for long-term management of their urinary needs.
• Incontinence Management: For patients with severe urinary incontinence or neurogenic bladder dysfunction, a 2-Way Silicone Foley Catheter can assist in managing urine flow and reducing the risk of accidents.
• Medical Procedures: During certain medical treatments or diagnostic procedures where accurate measurement of urine output is necessary, a Foley catheter can be temporarily inserted for monitoring purposes.
• Home Healthcare: In cases where patients require long-term bladder drainage at home, healthcare providers may use a 2-Way Silicone Foley Catheter to facilitate urinary drainage and manage bladder function.
• Rehabilitation Facilities: Patients undergoing rehabilitation following spinal cord injuries, strokes, or other conditions that affect bladder control may require the use of a Foley catheter as part of their care plan.

5.Advantages

• Comfort: The soft silicone material reduces discomfort and irritation compared to latex catheters.
• Flexibility: Offers flexibility for easy insertion and reduced risk of urethral trauma.
• Biocompatibility: Silicone is biocompatible and less likely to cause allergic reactions in patients.
• Long-Term Use: Suitable for long-term catheterization due to its durability and biocompatibility.
• Reduced Encrustation: Silicone catheters are less prone to encrustation and blockages compared to other materials.

1.What is a 2 way Foley catheter used for?

They have double lumens, or separate channels, running down it lengthwise = two-way catheters. They are used in case of urinary incontinence (e.g., following a urological surgery procedure), or to void for non-ambulatory patients.

2.What is the difference between a 2 way and 3-way Foley?

What is a Catheter? | Helpful Advice | myflexicare.com
Foley catheters may be 2-way
or 3-way. A 2-way catheter has two lumens – one to drain fluid (in this case urine) and one to inject fluid or medication (in this case water into the balloon). There are also 3-way urinary catheters which have a third lumen to flush water into the bladder.

3.What are the disadvantages of silicone catheters?

Disadvantages of Silicone Catheters

Silicone Foley catheters have also been known to cause “cuffing” to the balloon, which can increase the difficulty of removal. There are many urologic conditions that may require you to use catheterization either temporarily or for longer periods of time

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