Catheter Foley Silicone Coated Coude Tip 2-Way 18fr 10cc Sterile

Why Choose Silicone-Coated Coudé Tip 2-Way Foley Catheter 18Fr 10cc

The 18Fr 10cc coudé tip addresses the patient profile at the opposite end of the coudé calibre spectrum from the 14Fr format — where larger drainage lumen is the clinical priority alongside coudé tip access. 18Fr is indicated when adequate drainage flow is the primary catheter selection driver: patients with high urinary sediment load, mucus-producing urothelium, chronic cystitis, or post-surgical debris in the bladder where smaller-calibre catheters obstruct more frequently. The 10cc balloon provides larger bladder retention force — appropriate for patients with reduced bladder tone, a history of catheter traction events, or long-term catheterisation where the clinician has determined that standard 5cc balloon retention is insufficient. The coudé tip addresses the prostatic or bladder neck angular anatomy that prevents straight-tip catheter passage — combining this with 18Fr and 10cc serves the BPH patient with significant prostatic anatomy, high-sediment urine, and a retention requirement beyond 5cc. Silicone coating reduces friction along the coudé insertion arc. Sterile format. Confirm brand, length, and packaging by exact SKU. Coudé insertion requires trained personnel.

Key Features

✔ Coudé tip for catheterisation past prostatic or bladder neck obstruction

✔ 18Fr larger drainage calibre for patients with sediment, debris, or high-flow drainage needs

✔ 10cc retention balloon for stronger bladder hold than standard 5cc

✔ Silicone-coated surface for reduced friction during coudé insertion and dwell

✔ Sterile 2-way format for standard indwelling drainage

✔ Confirm brand, length, and packaging by exact SKU

Benefits

✔ 18Fr lumen reduces obstruction risk from sediment, mucus, and urinary debris

✔ Coudé tip navigates prostatic obstruction preventing straight-tip passage

✔ 10cc balloon provides robust retention for patients with traction history or reduced bladder tone

✔ Silicone coating reduces friction along the longer curved coudé insertion path

✔ Larger calibre reduces need for frequent irrigation in high-sediment catheter users

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ BPH with significant prostatic anatomy requiring 18Fr coudé for both obstruction and drainage

✔ High-sediment urine requiring larger lumen to reduce catheter occlusion frequency

✔ Patients where 5cc balloon insufficiency requires 10cc for adequate retention

✔ Long-term catheterisation requiring larger calibre and stronger retention coudé format

✔ 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 the indicator dot anteriorly during insertion for correct tip deflection. Apply lubricant to the 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.