Covidien Dover Two-Way Coude Tip Silicone Foley Catheter - 30cc Balloon Capacity

Dover Two-Way Coude Tip Silicone Foley Catheter Benefits

• 400 series thermistor is compatible with most temperature sensing monitors
• Smooth, separately molded, reinforced tip with deep stylet pocket resists buckling and accepts stylet securely
• Bullet shape tip eases insertion, less tissue trauma
• Ribbed balloon with smooth transition to the shaft increases strength and symmetry and eases insertion
• Soft, flexible, non-rigid shaft allows for easy insertion
• One wall construction due to patented extrusion process of shaft Resists collapsing during forced irrigation
• Shaft-- 30% larger inflation lumen due to patented extrusion process allows for greater flow rates
• Shaft-- 21% larger inflation lumen allows fast, easy insertion
• Separately molded, ribbed, reinforced funnel assures proper seal to drain bag connector and various irrigation syringes
• Bespak spring-loaded valve provides consistent inflation/deflation of Foley catheter balloon

More On 2-Way Coude Tip Silicone Foley Catheter

• What is the benefit of having a silicone Foley catheter versus a latex Foley catheter?
  - The advantage is the silicone material. Silicone is biocompatible. It is non-reactive to human tissue. Silicone is inorganic which is man-made, inert, and contains no extractable chemicals or proteins. Latex is an organic material that also contains numerous extractable chemicals and proteins which act as a good source for bacterial growth. Silicone is non-adherent. It repels urine, water, blood, and most organic materials to reduce the incidence of bacterial attachment and growth. Silicone is non-porous so it does not absorb body fluids. It eliminates "Foley Catheter Expansion" whereas latex is porous (acts like a sponge). Silicone is also 100% latex-free.


• Do silicone coated latex Foley catheters share the same benefits of the Dover 100% Silicone Foley catheter?
  - No. Silicone coated latex Foley catheters still utilize a latex platform and do not share the same benefits of a true, 100% silicone catheter. Silicone coated catheters do not eliminate hypersensitivity concerns because they are still comprised of latex.


• Is silicone still considered stiff and uncomfortable?
  - Silicone actually warms to the body;s temperature and eventually molds to the shape of the urethra making it more flexible and comfortable.