100% Silicone Foley Catheters
Excellence in design for reliable and comfortable acute and long-term urinary drainage in hospital or home care settings
Designed for Reliable Long-Term Performance
UNOQUIP 100% Silicone Foley Catheters are designed for reliable acute and long-term urinary drainage. Manufactured from 100% silicone, they support indwelling use for up to 90 days and are available in a comprehensive range of configurations.
- Inert 100% silicone material with wide drainage lumen designed to reduce the risk of blockage
- Long-term indwelling use for up to 90 days
- Available in Nelaton, Tiemann, Open Tip, paediatric, temperature-sensing and postoperative options
- 2-way catheters are suitable for suprapubic drainage
- Completely PVC-free (including the valve)
Long-term usage up to 90 days after insertion
UNOQUIP 2-way silicone Foley catheters can be retained in the human body for up to 90 days. The use of sterile aqueous glycerine solution enhances long-term use by significantly reducing diffusion through the catheter balloon, thereby minimising loss of fill volume.
All UNOQUIP 2-way Foley catheters are optionally available as kits, including a syringe prefilled with 10% sterile aqueous glycerine solution. Additionally, the kits contain an empty syringe to support catheter replacement.
Without glycerine
While water easily diffuses through silicone balloon membranes, causing over 50% volume loss during long-term catheterisation, glycerine solution remains stable due to minimal diffusion.5,6,7,8,9
With glycerine
- Catheter is securely anchored, minimising dislodgement risk
- No regular checks and topping up required
- Time and cost savings due to reduced maintenance
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