Dover Kenguard Catheter Silicone-Coated Latex Foley 14fr 5cc

Why Choose Dover Kenguard Silicone-Coated Latex Foley Catheter 14Fr 5cc

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. Three structural features define this SKU's clinical performance: the 2-way design, the silicone-coated latex construction, 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 silicone-coated latex shaft is the material specification that distinguishes this Foley from pure latex or pure silicone alternatives. Pure latex Foleys are softer and lower-cost but allow protein adsorption, encrustation, and biofilm development on the catheter surface during extended wear, and present risk to latex-allergic patients. Pure silicone Foleys eliminate the latex allergy concern and resist encrustation better but are stiffer during insertion. The silicone coating on a latex shaft is the compromise approach: the silicone layer reduces surface friction during insertion and lowers protein adsorption compared with uncoated latex, while the latex core preserves the catheter pliability that supports patient comfort during indwelling wear. Confirm latex sensitivity before use — silicone coating reduces but does not eliminate latex exposure, and latex-allergic patients require pure silicone Foleys instead. The 5cc retention balloon is the bladder-anchoring mechanism that defines "Foley" design: after insertion the balloon is inflated with sterile water (typically 10 ml regardless of "5cc" naming, per clinical convention — confirm inflation volume against current manufacturer guidance and clinical protocol), 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. Two specifications round out the fit: 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. The large smooth drainage eyes near the catheter tip admit urine into the lumen while resisting bladder wall mucosa snagging during insertion or removal. Length is commonly listed as 16" — confirm by SKU before publishing as Dover Kenguard catalogues include multiple length variants. Sterile packaging is the clinical-use standard but should also be confirmed by SKU before publishing. Cardinal Health is the parent organisation behind the Dover Kenguard catheter line, with a long-standing position in indwelling Foley catheter design and supply. 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

✔ Dover Kenguard indwelling Foley urinary catheter

✔ Construction: Silicone-coated latex

✔ Catheter size: 14Fr — common adult indwelling calibre

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

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

✔ Standard tip design with large smooth drainage eyes

✔ Smooth silicone-coated shaft for easier insertion

✔ Balloon retention system for bladder anchoring

✔ Commonly listed as 16" length — confirm by SKU

✔ Commonly listed as sterile packaging — confirm by SKU

✔ Useful for clinical care, facility care, and catheter drainage routines under professional direction

Benefits

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

✔ Silicone coating reduces surface friction during insertion and lowers protein adsorption compared with uncoated latex

✔ Latex core preserves catheter pliability for patient comfort during extended indwelling wear

✔ 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

✔ Large smooth drainage eyes admit urine into the catheter lumen while resisting bladder wall mucosa snagging

✔ Silicone-coated latex may suit users where latex is clinically appropriate — not for latex-allergic patients

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

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

✔ Users unable to self-catheterize or void normally requiring extended catheter drainage

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

✔ Adult patients without latex allergy or sensitivity (latex-allergic patients require pure silicone Foley)

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

Usage/Application

Use only under healthcare professional direction. Confirm the patient has no latex allergy or sensitivity before selecting a silicone-coated latex Foley — latex-allergic patients require pure silicone Foley catheters instead. Confirm the prescribed catheter size (14Fr), balloon volume, and Foley design (2-way vs 3-way) 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. 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, as inflation volume conventions have evolved. 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.