Indwelling urethral drainage catheter

Definition

A sterile, flexible tube with an inflatable balloon at its distal tip intended to be inserted through the urethra and retained in the urinary bladder, or prostatic bed, to function as an indwelling therapeutic device for urinary drainage; it might be designed to also allow for infusion of fluids (irrigation). It may have a bent tip (coude) to facilitate insertion, and some types may be provided with a guidewire to facilitate difficult insertion (e.g., in cases of enlarged prostate); it does not include an antimicrobial agent(s). Most types are commonly known as a Foley catheter; it is intended to be introduced by a healthcare professional. This is a single-use device.

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2020-05-12 17:09:32