| Features |
Benefits |
| 100% Silicone Material |
Inert material preferred for medical devices, Less urethral irritation and stricture versus latex material, Less encrustaion compared to latex catheters, 100% Latex-Free |
| Tip -- Smooth, spearately molded, reinforced tip |
Resists buckling |
| Tip -- Deep stylet pocket |
Accepts stylet securely |
| Tip -- Bullet shape |
Eases insertion, less tissue trauma |
| Eyes -- Smooth, hand finished |
No additional urethral trauma |
| Eyes -- Large, oval shaped |
Ideal size for maximum drainage & design will not allow material to obstruct drainage lumen |
| Balloon -- Ribbed balloon |
Increases strength & symmetry |
| Balloon -- Smooth balloon to shaft transition |
Eases insertion |
| Shaft -- Soft, flexible, non-rigid |
Allows for easy insertion, comfortable silicone |
| Shaft -- Round, smooth, uniform French sized surface |
Reduced irritation to urethra, true french sizes |
| Shaft -- 30% larger inflation lumen due to patented extrusion process |
Allows for greater flow rates |
| Shaft -- 21% larger inflation lumen |
Fast, easy insertion |
| Shaft -- One wall construction due to patented extrusion process |
Resists collapsing during forced irrigation |
| Funnel -- Separately molded, ribbed, reinforced |
Assures proper seal to drain bag connector & various irrigation syringes |
| Valve -- Bespak spring-loaded valve |
Provides consistent inflation/deflation of Foley catheter balloon |
