The C.R. Bard 0103L20 is a Foley Catheter from the Lubricath series. This 2-way catheter features a Coude Tip and a 30 cc balloon. It is 20 FR in size and comes with a hydrophilic polymer coating in a red color. The catheter is made of latex and is provided in a case of 12 units.
The Bardex Lubricath Foley catheters are designed for patients who are unable to drain urine from the bladder on their own. Unlike intermittent catheters, which are inserted and removed several times a day, Foley catheters are designed to remain in the bladder for an extended period.
One of the key features of the Bardex I.C. Foley catheter is its clinically proven ability to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections. This is achieved through a technologically-advanced formulation consisting of Bactiguard silver alloy coating and BD hydrogel. This combination dramatically reduces bacterial adherence and minimizes biofilm formation.
The catheter is available in multiple sizes ranging from 12-30 Fr and comes in different tip configurations including Coude and straight. It has been found 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.
