The main purpose of this indwelling catheter is to drain urine from the bladder into a collection bag for either short-term or long-term management. Specific uses include:
- Relieving urinary retention: For patients who cannot empty their bladder due to conditions like prostate enlargement, scarring, or nerve damage.
- Post-surgery drainage: To keep the bladder empty during and after surgical procedures (e.g., prostate or genital surgery) to allow for healing.
- Monitoring urine output: To accurately measure the amount of urine produced in critically ill patients in a hospital or ICU setting.
- Managing urinary incontinence: In cases of severe, unmanageable incontinence, particularly in bedridden or terminally ill patients, to prevent skin breakdown and infection.
The Foley Trac Cath FG 16 is a sterile, flexible tube that is inserted through the urethra into the urinary bladder.
- Material: It is typically made of high-quality, silicone-coated natural latex or 100% medical-grade silicone, which provides a smooth surface to minimize friction and reduce the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.
- Structure: It has two (or sometimes three, in a 3-way variant) separate channels or lumens running down its length.






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