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Description
The Polymed Foley Balloon Catheter is a medical device intended for urinary drainage in individuals who are unable to urinate on their own or require continuous bladder emptying. This two-way catheter is constructed from silicone elastomer bonded with latex rubber, a combination designed for flexibility and extended use. The design includes a symmetrical balloon that, when inflated, secures the catheter's position within the bladder, and two drainage eyes to facilitate urine flow.
Silicone-Coated Latex Material: The catheter is made from latex rubber with a silicone coating, which helps to minimize irritation during long-term use.
Symmetrical Balloon Design: Features a balloon that expands symmetrically to keep the catheter tip correctly positioned inside the bladder for proper drainage.
Two-Way Channel: It has two lumens; one for draining urine and the other for inflating or deflating the retention balloon with sterile water.
Smooth Drainage Eyes: The catheter has two lateral eyes that are designed to be smooth to reduce the risk of injury and blockage during use.
Color-Coded Valve Port: The port for balloon inflation is color-coded, allowing for straightforward identification of the catheter size by healthcare professionals.
Q: What is a 2-way Foley catheter used for?
A: A 2-way Foley catheter is an indwelling urinary catheter used for continuous urine drainage from the bladder. It is often used for patients who cannot urinate naturally due to medical conditions, post-surgery, or for monitoring urine output.
Q: What is the material of this catheter?
A: This catheter is made from latex rubber bonded with a silicone elastomer, which is intended to offer flexibility and reduce irritation for long-term use.
Q: How does the balloon work?
A: After the catheter is inserted into the bladder, a small balloon at the tip is inflated with sterile solution through a specific valve. This balloon holds the catheter in place within the bladder to ensure it does not slip out.
Q: How is the catheter size identified?
A: The catheters are color-coded by size for easy and quick identification by healthcare professionals during medical procedures.
Q: Should I use this catheter without medical supervision?
A: No, a Foley catheter must be inserted and managed by a qualified healthcare professional using sterile techniques to minimize the risk of infection and injury. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for proper use and care.
The Polymed Foley Balloon Catheter is a medical device intended for urinary drainage in individuals who are unable to urinate on their own or require continuous bladder emptying. This two-way cathe...
Key Benefits
Facilitates Continuous Urine Drainage: This device is used for managing urinary retention by allowing urine to be drained continuously from the bladder.
Designed for Patient Comfort: The silicone-elastomer coating on the latex material is intended to reduce irritation, enhancing comfort for individuals requiring long-term catheterization.
Promotes Proper Bladder Drainage: The symmetrical balloon helps maintain the catheter's tip in an upright position within the bladder, contributing to consistent urinary drainage.
Reduces Risk of Blockage: Features two lateral drainage eyes that help prevent encrustation and blockages, ensuring a steady flow of urine.
Aids in Post-Operative Recovery: In post-surgery scenarios, it assists in monitoring urine output and helps patients who may have difficulty urinating due to immobility or pain.
Facilitates Continuous Urine Drainage: This device is used for managing urinary retention by allowing urine to be drained continuously from the bladder.
Designed for Patient Comfort: The silico...
Direction for Use/Dosage
This product is intended for use by a qualified healthcare professional only. The following are general guidelines:
1. Ensure all supplies are ready and maintain a sterile environment.
2. Generously lubricate the tip of the catheter with a water-soluble lubricant.
3. Gently insert the catheter through the urethra until urine begins to flow, then advance it slightly further.
4. Inflate the balloon using a syringe with the amount of sterile water specified on the catheter's valve port.
5. Gently pull the catheter until the inflated balloon is snug against the bladder neck.
6. Connect the drainage end of the catheter to a urine collection bag, ensuring the bag is kept below the bladder level to prevent backflow.
This product is intended for use by a qualified healthcare professional only. The following are general guidelines:
1. Ensure all supplies are ready and maintain a sterile environment.
2. G...
Safety Information/Precaution
Always consult a healthcare professional before using this product and for proper insertion and care instructions.
This is a single-use device; do not resterilize or reuse.
Do not use if the package is open or damaged.
The use of a Foley catheter carries a risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially with long-term use.
Ensure the drainage bag is always kept below the level of the bladder to prevent urine from flowing back.
Regularly check the tubing for any kinks or loops that could obstruct urine flow.
If you experience pain, fever, chills, or notice blood in the urine, seek medical attention immediately.
Always consult a healthcare professional before using this product and for proper insertion and care instructions.
This is a single-use device; do not resterilize or reuse.
Do not use if th...
Other Information
Store in a cool, dry place.
The catheter should be changed as per the direction of a healthcare provider, typically every few weeks for long-term users.
The product is sterile and non-pyrogenic.
Empty the drainage bag every 3 to 6 hours or when it is about two-thirds full to avoid pulling on the catheter.
Store in a cool, dry place.
The catheter should be changed as per the direction of a healthcare provider, typically every few weeks for long-term users.
The product is sterile and non-pyrog...