Three-way Silicone Foley Catheter Disposable Medical Foley Balloon Catheter

HENAN AILE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD with over 12 years of medical experience.
We hold certifications, including CE, ISO 13485 & USA FDA.

1. 100% Medical Grade Silicone, Latex-Free Constructed entirely from transparent medical silicone without natural latex. It eliminates latex allergy risks including contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis. Excellent biocompatibility minimizes irritation to urethral mucosa and reduces CAUTI (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection) and encrustation.
2. Independent Triple-Lumen Structure Three isolated channels for separate functions: urine drainage, balloon inflation and bladder irrigation. Irrigation and drainage can run at the same time without mutual interference, effectively removing blood clots and preventing lumen blockage.
3. Radiopaque Line for X-Ray Visualization Barium sulfate radiopaque line integrated into the tube body, clearly visible under X-ray examination. Clinicians can easily verify catheter position inside the bladder and improve intubation safety.
4. Rounded Tip & Large Drainage Eyes Smooth rounded catheter tip with polished large lateral drainage eyes to reduce urethral mucosal injury during insertion. Large openings improve flow of urine and blood clots to avoid blockage.
5. Uniform Soft Silicone Balloon The silicone balloon inflates evenly with stable elasticity, closely fitting the bladder wall to prevent catheter displacement. After deflation, it returns to a smooth shape to avoid pulling trauma during catheter removal.
6. Color-Coded Connectors International color coding on ports allows medical staff to quickly identify French sizes and avoid wrong selection, improving clinical efficiency.
7. EO Sterilized, Individual Sterile Pack Ethylene oxide sterilized, non-pyrogenic, single sterile pouch for direct use. Disposable design prevents cross contamination with long shelf life and stable storage performance.
8. Longer Indwelling Time Pure silicone foley catheter can be indwelled up to 28 days under professional medical supervision, longer than conventional latex catheters, cutting frequent replacement and patient discomfort.

Product Overview

Three-way Silicone Foley Catheter is a disposable medical indwelling balloon urinary catheter with three separate lumens: urine drainage lumen, balloon inflation lumen and bladder irrigation lumen. It is an essential urology consumable for continuous bladder irrigation and urine drainage after urological surgery. Made of 100% medical grade pure silicone, ethylene oxide sterilized and individually packed, this latex-free catheter supports medium and long-term indwelling catheterization, widely used in hospital operating rooms, urology departments, ICUs and rehabilitation wards.

Compared with 2-way foley catheters, the triple-lumen design enables simultaneous urine drainage and bladder irrigation. It continuously washes away blood clots and secretions to reduce the risk of bladder obstruction, bleeding and infection after surgery, which is the preferred indwelling catheter after transurethral prostate resection and bladder surgery.

Specification Table

Material Comparison: Pure Silicone vs Latex vs Silicone-Coated Latex

1. 100% Pure Silicone (Our Product) Full silicone body, zero latex. Best biocompatibility, low mucosal irritation and minimal encrustation. Suitable for medium-long term indwelling up to 28 days, safe for latex allergic patients. Higher cost. Ideal for post-operative continuous bladder irrigation.
2. Natural Latex Foley Catheter Natural rubber base, low price with good elasticity. Contains latex protein leading to allergy risk. Stronger mucosal irritation and easy crystal deposition. Only recommended for short-term use within 7 days, not for latex-sensitive patients.
3. Silicone-Coated Latex Foley Catheter Latex substrate with thin surface silicone coating. Mid-range cost, but latex underneath may still trigger allergy once coating peels off. Maximum recommended indwelling time ≤14 days. Suitable only for simple short-term drainage, not for heavy continuous bladder irrigation.

Application & Target Users / Scope

Application: Indwelling urinary catheterization and continuous bladder irrigation; drain urine, hematocele and blood clots from bladder; flush surgical wound after bladder operation to prevent clot retention; monitor urine output. Scope: Hospitals, urology departments, operating rooms, ICU, emergency and rehabilitation wards. Target Users: Patients after prostate surgery, bladder tumor surgery or bladder hemorrhage; adult patients requiring indwelling catheter plus continuous bladder irrigation; latex allergic patients; patients needing medium-long term catheterization. Contraindications: Patients with severe urethral laceration, urethral atresia; patients with silicone allergy.

Why Choose Our Three-way Silicone Foley Catheter

1. Optimized for Bladder Irrigation Triple independent lumens specially designed for post-surgical continuous bladder irrigation. It solves the limitation of 2-way catheters which cannot perform irrigation and drainage simultaneously, reducing clot blockage risk and re-operation possibility, an essential consumable for urology surgery.
2. Latex-Free Formula for Global Medical Standard More and more international hospitals adopt latex-free medical policies. Our fully silicone catheter meets overseas tender and hospital procurement requirements, covering latex allergic patients and expanding your customer range.
3. Clinician-Oriented Design Radiopaque marker, rounded tip, large drainage eyes and color coded ports follow clinical habits, reduce intubation complications and enhance satisfaction for medical operators.
4. Reliable Quality & Complete Certifications Manufactured under ISO13485 quality control system with CE certification, EO sterile production. Support bulk orders for overseas distributors and hospital tenders.
5. Lower Total Healthcare Cost Although unit price is higher than latex catheters, longer indwelling time reduces replacement frequency and complications like UTI and blockage, saving overall nursing cost.

FAQ 

Q1: What is the difference between a 3-way and 2-way foley catheter? A1: A 2-way catheter only has drainage and balloon inflation lumens for simple urine drainage. A 3-way catheter adds a dedicated irrigation lumen to run continuous bladder irrigation while draining urine, mainly used to flush blood clots after bladder surgery.

Q2: How long can this silicone foley catheter stay in place? A2: Under professional medical monitoring, the maximum recommended indwelling period for pure silicone three-way catheter is 28 days, while latex catheters are only for short-term use.

Q3: Is this catheter latex free? Can latex allergic patients use it? A3: Yes, the whole catheter is made of medical silicone with no natural latex. It is safe for patients with latex allergy.

Q4: How much sterile water should be injected into the balloon? Can air be used? A4: The rated balloon capacity is 30ml, sterile distilled water is recommended. Never inflate the balloon with air because air leakage may cause catheter dislodgement.

Q5: What is the function of the radiopaque line on the catheter? A5: Radiopaque material embedded in the tube. It can be seen under X-ray so doctors confirm the catheter tip is correctly positioned inside the bladder.

Q6: Is it disposable? Can it be re-sterilized and reused? A6: It is single-use medical device sterilized by EO. Reuse is prohibited. Dispose as medical waste after use.

Q7: Who cannot use this three-way silicone foley catheter? A7: Contraindicated for patients with silicone allergy, complete urethral rupture or urethral atresia. Doctor assessment of urethral condition is required before insertion.

Q8: What is the shelf life of sterile packaging? A8: 5-year shelf life for intact unopened packages. Do not use if package is damaged.

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