Urology & Drainage
Latex Foley Catheter (Indwelling Catheter), Silicone-Coated, 2-Way and 3-Way
Silicone-coated latex drainage catheter
The Latex Foley Catheter is designed for urinary drainage and short- or long-term bladder catheterization.
Key takeaways
- Silicone-coated medical-grade latex Foley catheter with an inflatable retention balloon, supplied EO sterile for single use.
- 2-way (drainage) and 3-way (drainage plus irrigation) types; the company catalog lists the Foley line from Fr 6 to Fr 26.
- Quote by type, Fr size mix, balloon volume and pack format; a 100% silicone Foley catheter is listed separately for latex-free programs.
The HOPE Medical latex Foley catheter is an indwelling urinary catheter made from medical-grade latex with a silicone coating. An inflatable retention balloon holds the catheter in the bladder, and the smooth rounded tip has drainage eyes. It is the economical Foley catheter option for hospital wards, operating rooms and distributors building a urology range.
Key Features
- Silicone-coated latex with a smooth surface
- Inflatable retention balloon for indwelling use
- 2-way and 3-way types in one product line
- Smooth rounded tip with drainage eyes
- Color-coded valve to identify the French (Fr) size
- EO sterilized, single use
Applications
Short- or long-term bladder catheterization and urinary drainage in wards, ICU, surgery and long-term care. The 3-way type adds an irrigation channel for continuous bladder irrigation. Where patients or tenders require latex-free devices, specify the 100% silicone Foley catheter instead; it keeps the same 2-way and 3-way options.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Type: 2-way or 3-way
- Fr size mix and quantity per size
- Balloon volume required for each size
- Catheter length, if your market requires a specific one
- Unit pack, box and carton format, plus any private-label artwork
- Destination country and the documents your registration or tender requires
Technical and purchasing information
The Latex Foley Catheter is designed for urinary drainage and short- or long-term bladder catheterization. The final configuration, packaging and supporting documents are confirmed against your order and destination market.
- Material
- Medical-grade latex, silicone-coated
- Design
- Smooth surface with inflatable retention balloon
- Types
- 2-way and 3-way available
- Tip
- Smooth rounded tip with drainage eyes
- Identification
- Color-coded valve for easy size identification
- Sizes
- Various sizes available
- Sterilization
- EO
- Use
- Single use only
Application and configuration
Confirm the intended use, material, size and model before sample approval or production. Product-specific options are recorded in the quotation and specification sheet.
Packaging and cartons
Packaging, artwork and carton requirements can be reviewed for the selected product. Feasibility is confirmed for the exact order rather than assumed across the category.
Quality and documentation
Available quality and export records vary by product and market. Share the destination and required documents so they can be checked before approval.
Buyer questions, answered
Clear answers for preparing a comparable sourcing request for Latex Foley Catheter.
What is the difference between a 2-way and a 3-way Foley catheter?
A 2-way Foley catheter has two channels: one drains urine and one inflates the retention balloon. A 3-way Foley catheter adds a third channel for irrigation fluid, so it is used when continuous bladder irrigation is needed, for example after some urological procedures. This latex Foley catheter is available in both types.
What Foley catheter sizes are available and how are they identified?
Foley catheters are sized in French (Fr): 1 Fr equals one third of a millimeter of outer diameter, so a 16 Fr catheter is about 5.3 mm across. The company catalog lists the Foley line from Fr 6 to Fr 26, and each size has a color-coded valve. The exact sizes for the 2-way and 3-way types are confirmed with your quotation.
Latex vs silicone Foley catheter: which should a hospital stock?
Silicone-coated latex catheters are the economical choice for routine drainage. A 100% silicone Foley catheter is latex-free, so it suits patients with a latex allergy and tenders that exclude latex. Many hospitals stock both, and HOPE Medical supplies both versions.
How long can a latex Foley catheter stay in place?
The permitted dwell time is set by the instructions for use (IFU) and by the clinical protocol of the facility; it is not the same for every product. Ask for the IFU with your quotation and check the dwell time it states before listing the catheter in your market.
What do I need to send to get a Foley catheter quote?
Send the type (2-way or 3-way), size mix, balloon volume, quantity per size, packaging and destination country. MOQ, lead time and the documents available for that market are confirmed with the quotation.
Request the technical datasheet
Include your destination market, target quantity and preferred packaging.
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