Description
Key features
- Bactiguard technology: An anti-infective, noble metal alloy coating of gold, silver, and palladium on the catheter’s surface prevents bacteria from adhering and forming a biofilm. This has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI).
- 3-way design: This indicates the catheter has three separate lumens or channels:
- Drainage lumen: For draining urine into a collection bag.
- Inflation lumen: Used to inflate the balloon at the tip of the catheter with sterile water to secure its position in the bladder.
- Irrigation lumen: For flushing the bladder with a sterile solution to clear out blood clots or debris after certain surgeries.
- 5cc balloon: This refers to the capacity of the balloon, which is inflated to hold the catheter in place. 5 cubic centimeters is a common balloon size.
- Latex with coating: The catheter is made from a natural rubber latex base, but it is coated with a silicone elastomer and the anti-infective layer. The silicone coating minimizes irritation, while the anti-infective layer prevents infection.
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