Catheter Foley Silicone Coated Coude Tip 2-Way 16fr 10cc Sterile

Why Choose Silicone-Coated Coudé Tip 2-Way Foley Catheter 16Fr 10cc

The 16Fr 10cc silicone-coated coudé tip is the standard adult calibre coudé catheter with enhanced balloon retention. 16Fr is the most commonly prescribed adult Foley calibre — a practical default that balances drainage lumen adequacy with urethral cross-sectional occupation. The 10cc balloon at 16Fr is the key differentiator from standard 16Fr 5cc coudé formats: it is selected when the treating clinician has determined that standard 5cc balloon retention is insufficient for the patient — a history of inadvertent catheter traction events, reduced bladder tone, active mobility that creates repeated catheter pull, or a clinical presentation where early dislodgement has occurred with standard 5cc formats. The coudé tip serves the standard coudé indication — BPH, bladder neck angulation, or prior straight-tip catheterisation failure — without the reduced-lumen constraint of 14Fr. Silicone coating smooths the coudé insertion path friction, which is mechanically more demanding than straight insertion. Together: standard drainage calibre with coudé access and stronger-than-standard retention, for the patient whose primary failure mode has been dislodgement rather than drainage occlusion. Confirm brand, length, and packaging by exact SKU. Coudé insertion requires trained personnel.

Key Features

✔ 16Fr standard adult drainage calibre for routine catheterisation flow

✔ Coudé tip for catheterisation past prostatic or bladder neck obstruction

✔ 10cc balloon for stronger retention than standard 5cc in appropriate presentations

✔ Silicone-coated surface for reduced friction during coudé insertion

✔ Sterile 2-way indwelling format

✔ Confirm brand, length, and packaging by exact SKU

Benefits

✔ Standard 16Fr calibre provides adequate drainage without under-sizing the lumen

✔ Coudé tip navigates prostatic obstruction that prevents straight-tip passage

✔ 10cc balloon reduces inadvertent dislodgement risk vs. standard 5cc retention

✔ Silicone coating reduces friction along the more demanding coudé insertion arc

✔ Appropriate for patients whose primary catheter failure mode is traction dislodgement

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ BPH and bladder neck obstruction requiring coudé access at standard 16Fr calibre

✔ Patients with 5cc balloon insufficiency or history of inadvertent catheter dislodgement

✔ Active or mobile catheter users where standard balloon retention has failed

✔ Long-term catheterisation requiring standard drainage calibre with stronger retention

✔ Specialist urological catheterisation under clinical direction

Usage & Care

Coudé tip catheter insertion must be performed by trained healthcare personnel familiar with coudé deflection technique. Orient indicator dot anteriorly during insertion. Apply lubricant to full insertion length before use. Inflate the 10cc balloon only after confirmed bladder placement. Secure with a catheter securement device. Maintain closed drainage system. Follow CAUTI prevention protocol. Change per manufacturer's recommended dwell interval or institutional catheter care protocol. Confirm brand, sterility, and length by exact SKU before dispensing.