The C.R. Bard 0103L18 is a Lubricath Foley Catheter, designed for those who are unable to naturally drain urine from the bladder. This medical device is unique in that it is designed to remain in the bladder for an extended period, unlike intermittent catheters which are inserted and removed several times a day.
This catheter is a 2-way latex catheter with a hydrogel coating, available in multiple balloon and tip configurations. This particular model features a Coude Tip, a 30 cc Balloon, and is 18 FR in size. The catheter is also coated with a hydrophilic polymer and comes in a red, latex material.
The Bardex I.C. anti-infective latex Foley catheter is clinically proven to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections. This is due to its technologically-advanced formulation consisting of Bactiguard silver alloy coating and BD hydrogel. These features dramatically reduce bacterial adherence and minimize biofilm formation.
The product comes in a case of 12 units. It’s important to note that the occurrence of urinary tract infection is 3.7 times greater in patients catheterized with a standard catheter than in patients catheterized with the Bardex I.C. Foley catheter with Bactiguard silver alloy coating and BD hydrogel. This makes the C.R. Bard 0103L18 a superior choice for patient care.
