{"product_id":"foley-catheter-standard-2-way-5-cc-silicone-coated-latex-with-straight-tip-sterile","title":"Foley Catheter, Standard 2-Way 5 cc Silicone Coated Latex with Straight Tip, Sterile","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Foley catheter is a flexible tube designed to be inserted into the bladder to drain urine. It is commonly used for patients who are unable to urinate on their own due to surgery, certain medical conditions, or immobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable and flexible, providing comfort and ease during application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces irritation to the urethra, is resistant to chemicals, and is insensitive to temperature changes, making it safer and more comfortable for long-term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-Way Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains two separate channels (lumens):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne for urine drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e (open-ended lumen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne for inflating the balloon\u003c\/strong\u003e at the tip (balloon keeps catheter in place inside the bladder).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps with straightforward and gentle insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-coded:\u003c\/strong\u003e The catheter tube is marked with colors for easy size identification (e.g., white for 12Fr).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Oval Drainage Eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow maximum urine drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalloon:\u003c\/strong\u003e A symmetrical 5 cc balloon inflates at the bladder neck with sterile water to secure the catheter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench (Fr) Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 Fr – the number indicates the diameter of the catheter (most adult catheters range from 14 Fr to 18 Fr).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eSterility and Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually Sterile Wrapped:\u003c\/strong\u003e For single use to prevent infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEHP-free and BPA-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoids certain plasticizers for improved patient safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Natural Rubber Latex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always check for latex allergy before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The catheter is gently inserted through the urethra into the bladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalloon Inflation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once in place, the balloon at the tip is inflated with 5 cc of sterile water, preventing the catheter from slipping out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrine Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urine flows from the bladder, through the catheter, into a collection bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before removing, the balloon is deflated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-surgery urinary drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of urinary retention or incontinence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfort for bedridden or immobile patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VODHU pdMy8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Foley catheter contains latex, so it \u003cstrong\u003eshould not\u003c\/strong\u003e be used in patients with a latex allergy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the 5 cc Balloon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The balloon, located near the catheter’s tip, is inflated \u003cstrong\u003eafter insertion\u003c\/strong\u003e into the bladder. It holds the catheter securely in place, preventing it from slipping out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 5 cc balloon is inflated using \u003cstrong\u003e5 mL of sterile water\u003c\/strong\u003e via a dedicated channel (lumen). (Some clinicians use 10 cc fluid in a 5 cc balloon, but this is not generally recommended unless specified by the manufacturer.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5 cc balloon is \u003cem\u003estandard\u003c\/em\u003e for adult Foley catheters and suits most general urinary drainage indicating situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the 5 cc Balloon Foley Catheter Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort- to medium-term drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e (post-op, urinary retention, monitoring urine output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot typically for long-term or special patient groups\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., long-term may use larger balloons for stability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catheter diameter is measured in “French” (Fr), generally ranging from 12 Fr to 24 Fr for adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone, latex, silicone-coated latex, hydrogel-coated, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually packed for single use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Design Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight, rounded tip\u003c\/strong\u003e for ease of insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo lumens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 for urine drainage, 1 for balloon inflation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Eye-holes (Drainage Ports):\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow urine outflow from the bladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalloon Capacity Marked Clearly\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inflation port, e.g., “5 cc ONLY.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-Coding:\u003c\/strong\u003e To indicate size for quick identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of the 5 cc Balloon Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced bladder irritation\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to larger balloons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess risk of post-removal hematuria or trauma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred for general adult use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions and Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use more solution than indicated (usually 5-10 mL for a 5 cc balloon) as over-inflation may rupture the balloon or cause bladder trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cem\u003esterile water\u003c\/em\u003e ONLY—not saline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways check for latex allergies if using a latex or latex-coated catheter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalloon capacity and catheter size must match clinical indication (consult hospital protocol or manufacturer’s instructions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhy not use a 30 cc balloon as standard?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger balloons (30 cc) are mostly reserved for special indications (e.g., after prostate surgery for hemostasis). 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