Amsure 100% Silicone 2-Way Foley Cath, 14fr 5cc, Reinforced Tip

Why Choose Amsure 100% Silicone 2-Way Foley Catheter 14Fr 5cc Reinforced Tip

This catheter is built for indwelling urinary drainage — catheter placement that remains in the bladder for continuous drainage over hours to days, rather than the in-and-out single-use insertion of an intermittent catheter routine. Indwelling Foley catheterization is the standard approach in post-surgical recovery, ICU and ward care, acute urinary retention, hospice and palliative care, and long-term care users who cannot self-catheterize or void normally. Four structural specifications define this SKU's clinical position: the 2-way design, the 100% silicone construction, the reinforced tip, and the 5cc retention balloon. The 2-way (or "two-channel") design is the basic Foley configuration — one lumen drains urine from the bladder through the catheter shaft to an external drainage bag, and a second smaller lumen carries sterile water to the retention balloon at the catheter tip. The 2-way design suits routine drainage; 3-way Foleys add a third lumen for continuous bladder irrigation (used after urological surgery or in specific clot-management scenarios), which is not the use case for this SKU. The 100% silicone construction is the defining material specification of this product. Silicone Foleys eliminate the latex allergy concern entirely — appropriate for patients with confirmed latex allergy or sensitivity, and a common default selection in clinical settings where latex sensitivity status is unknown or where facility policy requires latex-free defaults across all catheter inventory. Pure silicone catheters also resist protein adsorption, encrustation, and biofilm development across extended indwelling wear better than latex alternatives — a clinically relevant property in users requiring catheter wear over multiple days to weeks where encrustation drives obstruction and replacement frequency. The tradeoff is that silicone catheters are stiffer than latex during insertion — the reinforced tip on this SKU addresses that tradeoff. The reinforced tip provides structural integrity at the catheter leading edge during insertion through the urethra — supporting passage through normal urethral resistance without the tip flexion or buckling that can occur with softer-tipped silicone catheters. Reinforcement at the tip is particularly relevant when the silicone material lacks the natural pliability of latex during the insertion phase. The 5cc retention balloon is the bladder-anchoring mechanism: after insertion the balloon is inflated with sterile water per manufacturer specification (verify volume against current clinical protocol — inflation conventions differ from the "cc" naming on the catheter label), and the inflated balloon sits inside the bladder against the internal urethral opening, preventing the catheter from being pulled or dislodged during patient movement, transfers, or drainage bag handling. The 5cc balloon size suits routine adult indwelling use — larger 30cc balloons exist for specific haemostasis applications after urological surgery. The 14Fr French size is the most commonly used adult indwelling calibre — large enough for clinically reasonable drainage flow, narrow enough to fit the standard urethra without forcing dilation that drives urethral trauma during the indwelling period. Amsure is a Hospital-grade medical supply brand offering catheter and drainage system products — confirm distributor and manufacturer details on the specific SKU before publishing. Use only under healthcare professional direction — Foley catheterization is a clinical procedure with specific insertion, securement, and surveillance protocols that govern catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) risk management.

Key Features

✔ Amsure indwelling Foley urinary catheter

✔ Construction: 100% silicone — latex-free

✔ Catheter size: 14Fr — common adult indwelling calibre

✔ Balloon size: 5cc / 5 ml (verify inflation volume against clinical protocol)

✔ Design: 2-way (drainage lumen + balloon inflation lumen)

✔ Reinforced tip for structural integrity during insertion

✔ Latex-free — suitable for latex-allergic patients

✔ Retention balloon system for bladder anchoring

✔ Drainage lumen and balloon inflation lumen integrated in shaft

✔ Suitable for catheter drainage management

✔ Useful for clinical care, facility care, and caregiver-assisted routines under professional direction

Benefits

✔ 2-way Foley design supports continuous indwelling urinary drainage with bladder retention via inflated balloon

✔ 100% silicone construction eliminates latex allergy risk entirely — appropriate for confirmed latex-allergic patients and latex-default facility inventory

✔ Silicone material resists protein adsorption, encrustation, and biofilm development better than latex alternatives — clinically relevant in extended indwelling wear

✔ Reinforced tip provides structural integrity during insertion — addresses the natural stiffness tradeoff of silicone material vs latex pliability

✔ 5cc balloon anchors the catheter in the bladder — prevents dislodgement during patient movement, transfers, or drainage bag handling

✔ 14Fr calibre supports clinically reasonable drainage flow at a commonly used adult size

✔ Useful for post-surgical recovery, acute retention, ICU, ward, hospice, and long-term care indwelling drainage scenarios

✔ Latex-free default supports facility inventory simplification — single catheter type suits all patients regardless of latex sensitivity status

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Post-surgical and post-procedural indwelling urinary drainage in clinical settings

✔ Acute urinary retention requiring continuous bladder drainage

✔ ICU, ward, hospice, and long-term care indwelling Foley management

✔ Confirmed latex-allergic patients requiring non-latex Foley alternatives

✔ Facility policy requiring latex-free defaults across all catheter inventory

✔ Extended indwelling wear where silicone's encrustation resistance supports longer wear intervals

✔ Routine 2-way Foley scenarios — not for continuous bladder irrigation (3-way Foley required)

✔ Clinical and facility supply for routine Foley resupply at the 14Fr adult calibre

Usage/Application

Use only under healthcare professional direction. Confirm the prescribed catheter size (14Fr), balloon volume, Foley design (2-way vs 3-way), and material requirement (100% silicone) match the clinical order. Use sterile insertion technique per facility CAUTI prevention protocol. Lubricate the catheter as directed and insert per prescribed clinical technique — do not force against resistance; the reinforced tip supports controlled passage but does not substitute for proper technique. Confirm urine return through the drainage lumen before inflating the balloon to verify intravesical placement. Inflate the balloon with sterile water per current clinical guidance and manufacturer specification — verify the inflation volume against the catheter labelling and current CAUTI prevention protocols. Secure the catheter to the patient's thigh or abdomen per facility securement protocol to prevent traction. Connect to a closed drainage bag system — maintain the closed system between scheduled bag changes. Position the drainage bag below bladder level at all times. Document insertion, indications, and ongoing daily catheter necessity review per CAUTI prevention protocol. Replace the catheter according to clinical schedule or sooner if obstruction, leakage, or signs of infection occur. Remove the catheter as soon as clinically appropriate — duration of indwelling catheterization is a primary CAUTI risk driver. Dispose of used catheters following local clinical waste guidance. Store unused catheters in original sterile packaging at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.