Product Overview
The All Silicone Foley Catheter is a sterile, single-use medical device widely used for urinary drainage in clinical settings. Made entirely of medical-grade silicone, it offers excellent biocompatibility and reduces irritation or trauma to the urethral mucosa during use.
Structure and Components
The catheter consists of the following main parts:
Location within the catheter shaft, this lumen is responsible for draining urine from the bladder.
Connected to the balloon, this channel is used to inflate or deflate the balloon after the catheter is inserted.
Situated near the distal tip, the balloon is inflated once inside the bladder to hold the catheter securely in place and prevent accidental dislodgement
Found at the proximal end of the catheter, the funnel allows connection to a urine drainage bag, and the inflation valve is used for injecting fluid into the balloon.
The balloon capacity (e.g., 5mL, 10mL, 30mL) is clearly marked on both the funnel and the catheter body for easy identification during clinical use.
Material Comparison
Foley catheters are commonly made from either latex or silicone, each material having its own advantages and disadvantages:
Latex Catheters
Advantages: Excellent flexibility, high cost-effectiveness, and wide applicability.
Disadvantages: Latex proteins may trigger allergic reactions in some patients, especially with long-term use.
Silicone Catheters
Advantages: High biocompatibility, minimal risk of allergic reactions, smooth surface that resists encrustation, and suitable for long-term indwelling use (up to 4 weeks or more).
Disadvantages: Firmer texture compared to latex, and generally higher cost.
Clinical Applications and Precautions
All Silicone Foley Catheters are particularly suitable for patients who require long-term catheterization, such as post-operative case, chronic urinary retention, or those in intensive care.
The following precautions should be observed during use:
