Lubri-Sil 100% Silicone Hydrogel Coated Foley 2-Way 18Fr 5cc Balloon 12/bx

Why Choose Lubri-Sil 100% Silicone Hydrogel Coated Foley 2-Way 18Fr 5cc Balloon 12/Bx

This catheter is built for routine indwelling urinary drainage when a clinician has directed an 18Fr 2-way Foley with a 5cc retention balloon in a 100% silicone hydrogel-coated construction. Lubri-Sil (BD/Bard) is the premium silicone hydrogel-coated Foley product line — combining latex-free 100% silicone catheter construction with hydrogel surface coating for the smoothest insertion comfort tier available in indwelling catheter products. The dual-material construction delivers two key clinical features: (1) 100% silicone base is latex-free — suitable for latex-allergic patients and protocols requiring latex avoidance; (2) hydrogel coating absorbs water on contact to create a slippery low-friction surface during insertion — reducing urethral trauma, insertion discomfort, and bacterial adhesion vs uncoated silicone or coated-latex catheters. The 18Fr French size is a larger adult calibre — appropriate for users requiring larger catheter diameter for adequate drainage flow (typically users with post-surgical drainage requirements, larger urethral anatomy, or clinical scenarios where mid-tier 16Fr is insufficient). The 2-way design uses one lumen for urine drainage and a separate lumen for balloon inflation. The 5cc balloon is the standard routine retention balloon volume. The 12/Bx case format supports routine facility resupply. Critical: length, sterility, and latex status must all be confirmed on the specific SKU before publishing — Lubri-Sil 100% Silicone Hydrogel Coated Foley is supplied across multiple lengths and packaging configurations within the latex-free Lubri-Sil range.

Key Features

✔ Lubri-Sil 100% Silicone Hydrogel Coated Foley urinary catheter

✔ Brand: BD/Bard (Lubri-Sil product line)

✔ Product Line: Lubri-Sil — premium silicone hydrogel-coated Foley range

✔ Construction: 100% silicone base + hydrogel surface coating

✔ Latex Status: Latex-free (100% silicone construction)

✔ Catheter size: 18Fr — larger adult calibre

✔ Balloon size: 5cc — standard routine retention balloon

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

✔ Box quantity: 12 catheters per box

✔ Length: confirm by SKU

✔ Sterility: confirm by SKU (typically sterile, individually packaged)

✔ Format: Disposable single-use catheter

✔ Designed for indwelling urinary drainage

✔ Retention balloon for bladder anchoring

✔ Suitable for clinical care, facility care, and healthcare-directed home care use

Benefits

✔ 100% silicone construction is latex-free — suitable for latex-allergic patients and latex-avoidance protocols

✔ Hydrogel surface coating absorbs water on contact creating a slippery low-friction surface during insertion

✔ Hydrogel coating reduces urethral trauma, insertion discomfort, and bacterial adhesion vs uncoated silicone or coated-latex catheters

✔ Premium insertion comfort tier — smoothest insertion among indwelling catheter construction categories

✔ 18Fr calibre supports adequate drainage flow at a larger adult diameter

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

✔ 5cc balloon anchors the catheter in the bladder for routine drainage scenarios

✔ 12/Bx case format supports routine facility resupply

✔ Useful for users with confirmed latex sensitivity requiring latex-free catheter construction

✔ Useful for facility procurement standardising on Lubri-Sil for premium-tier indwelling catheter inventory

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Post-surgical and post-procedural indwelling urinary drainage requiring 18Fr calibre

✔ Latex-allergic patients requiring latex-free Foley construction

✔ Acute urinary retention requiring continuous bladder drainage at larger calibre

✔ ICU, ward, hospice, and long-term care indwelling Foley management at 18Fr

✔ Users requiring premium insertion comfort tier (hydrogel coating advantage)

✔ Long-term indwelling catheterisation where insertion trauma minimisation matters across replacement cycles

✔ Latex-avoidance protocols in clinical settings requiring 100% silicone construction

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

✔ Clinical and facility supply for premium-tier silicone hydrogel-coated Foley procurement

✔ Specialist clinical direction by urology, urgent care, or continence care providers

Usage/Application

Ideal for patients who require an 18Fr 2-way Foley catheter with a 5cc balloon for indwelling urinary drainage. Use only by trained healthcare professionals or according to a prescribed catheter care plan. Confirm catheter size, balloon volume, material, length, and facility protocol before use.