Dauerkatheter

What is a Foley Catheter?

Four basic models exist including:

• 2-way catheters (inflation and drainage)
• 3-way catheters (inflation, drainage and irrigation)
• 4-way catheters (inflation, drainage, irrigation and prostatic surgical irrigation)
• Diagnostic catheters (used to diagnose such medical conditions as urethral diverticula)

These catheters are primarily differentiated by:

• Material (Latex, Red Latex, Silicone)
• Coatings (Bacti-Guard®* Silver Alloy Coating, Bard® Hydrogel, and Silicone Elastomer)
• Balloon Sizes (3cc, 5cc, 30cc, 75cc)
• Tip Types (Council, Coude, Olive, Couvelaire, Round, and Whistle)
• Tip Length (Short, Medium, Long)
• Number and Size of Drainage Eyes and Lumens