What Is an Indwelling Catheter?
WebMD defines an indwelling catheter as a device designed to help drain urine from the bladder for patients who have difficulty with this process. According to Healthline, these catheters are usually made of silicone, PVC plastic or rubber materials and are used to help.
Also referred to as Foley catheters, indwelling catheters are an important solution for medical professionals in treating patients with bladder drainage issues because of surgery, injury or other medical conditions. At CIA Medical, we offer an extensive array of catheters and other medical equipment to help your facility continue to operate efficiently and effectively.
Medline #DYND10200, Foley Insertion Catheter with 30 mL Syringe, PVP and AloeTouch Gloves in CSR-Wrapped Tray, EACH
Medline #DYND11752, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 12 Fr, 10 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, EACH
Medline #DYND11520, TRAY, FOLEY, 100% SILICONE, 18FR, 10ML, LF, 10/CS
Medline #DYND16700, Adhesive Foley Catheter Tubing Holder, 2" x 3", EACH
Rusch #171305160, 100% Silicone Tiemann Foley - 2-Way, 5 mL, 16 Fr, 16, 5/BX
Medline #DYND11534, SelectSilicone 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 20 Fr, 30 mL, 2-Way, EACH
Medline #DYND11760, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 20 Fr, 10 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, EACH
Teleflex #170605140, CATHETER, FOLEY, 100%SIL, 14FR, 10ML, 2WAY, 10/BX
Covidien #1614C, Dover Hydrogel Coated Latex Foley Catheter, Coud
Covidien #3618, Dover Silicone Latex Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 24 Fr, 10/CRT
Medline #DYND140216, TRAY, FOLEY, SILVER, 2-WAY, 16FR, 10ML, LF, EACH
Medline #DYND11535, SelectSilicone 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 22 Fr, 30 mL, 2-Way, EACH
Dale Medical #H84103301, Hold-n-Place Foley Catheter Holder, Leg Band/Waist Band, 10/CS
Covidien #3563, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 18 Fr (6.0 mm), 10/CS
Teleflex #180730120, CATHETER, FOLEY, SIL-LATEX, 2WAY, 12FR, 30CC, 10/BX
Medline #DYND110518, Temperature-Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 18 Fr, 10 mL, 2-Way, 10/CS
Medline #DYND140218, TRAY, FOLEY, SILVER, 2-WAY, 18FR, 10ML, LF, 10/CS
Medline #DYND11532, SelectSilicone 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 16 Fr, 30 mL, 2-Way, EACH
Medline #DYND11500, SelectSilicone 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 12 Fr, 10 mL, 2-Way, 10/CS
Medline #DYND11095, TRAY, ADD A CATH, FOLEY, DRAIN BG, 30ML SYR, 10/CS
Rusch #180705160, Gold Siliconized Coated Foley Catheter, 2-way, 5-15 mL, 16 Fr, 16, EACH
Medline #DYND110510, Temperature-Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 10 Fr, 5 mL, 2-Way, 10/CS
Covidien #6148LL, TRAY, FOLEY CATHETER, 18FR, 10ML, ANTI-RFLUX, 10/CS
Covidien #8887630187, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 18 Fr (6.0 mm), EACH
Medline #DYND11780, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 20 Fr, 30 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, 12/CS
Medline #DYND11050, TRAY, FOLEY, NO CATH, W/D15207, 30ML SYRINGE, 10/CS
Medline #DYND11762, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 22 Fr, 10 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, EACH
Medline #DYND1518SEC, TRAY, URINE METER, SILI-ELA LTX, 18FR10ML, 10/CS
Medline #DYND12200, PLUG, CATHETER, DRAINAGE PROTECTOR, TUBE, EACH
Medline #DYND11800, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 16 Fr, 30 mL, Straight Tip, 3-Way, EACH
Covidien #3611, Dover Silicone Latex Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 20 Fr, 10/CRT
Medline #DYND1516SEC, TRAY, URINE METER, SILI-ELA LTX, 16FR10ML, 10/CS
Medline #DYND11865, Silicone-Elastomer Latex 2-Layer Foley Catheter Tray / Drain Bag, 18 Fr, 10 mL, 10/CS
Covidien #3560, Dover Silicone Coated Latex Foley Catheter 5 mL, 2-Way, Retention 16 Fr (5.3 mm), 10/CS
Medline #DYND11528, TRAY, FOLEY 100% SILI 18FR 10ML, 10/CS
Covidien #3601, Dover Silicone Latex Foley Catheter, 30 mL, 2-Way, 16 Fr, 10/CRT
Medline #DYND11764, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 24 Fr, 10 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, EACH
Covidien #8887605163, Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 16 Fr (5.3 mm), EACH
Medline #DYND141018, Silvertouch 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 18 Fr, 10 mL, 2-Way, EACH
Medline #DYND11090, TRAY, FOLEY, SILI-COAT, W/D15205, 10 EA/CS
Medline #DYND140218, TRAY, FOLEY, SILVER, 2-WAY, 18FR, 10ML, LF, EACH
Medline #DYND11766, Silicone-Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 26 Fr, 10 mL, Straight Tip, 2-Way, EACH
Medline #DYND11520, TRAY, FOLEY, 100% SILICONE, 18FR, 10ML, LF, EACH
Medline #DYND11865, Silicone-Elastomer Latex 2-Layer Foley Catheter Tray / Drain Bag, 18 Fr, 10 mL, EACH
Medline #DYND110514, Temperature-Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, 14 Fr, 10 mL, 2-Way, 10/CS
Covidien #20516C, Dover Silicone Foley Catheter, 5 cc, 2-way, 16 Fr, Coude tip, 10/CRT
Covidien #402728, Dover Silicone Elastomer Coated Latex Foley Catheter, 5 mL, 2-Way, 28 Fr (9.3 mm), 10/CRT
Covidien #6140, TRAY, FOLEY CATHETER, CURITY, 16FR, 10/CS
How Are Indwelling Catheters Used?
Indwelling catheter applications are generally used to help patients who have blockages of the urethra, issues with incontinence or temporary conditions that affect the ability to urinate in patients after injuries or surgeries. These devices allow urine to leave the bladder and to be removed in a sterile and practical way.
Types of Indwelling Catheters
UroToday categorizes indwelling catheters according to the way in which they are inserted:
- Transurethral catheters are inserted through the urinary opening of the urethra and into the bladder to allow the release of urine through the indwelling catheter. These urethral catheters are often preferred because they can be inserted by nurses rather than in a surgical procedure.
- Suprapubic catheters are inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall that allow more direct access to the bladder. According to MedlinePlus, these catheters are usually required because of urinary retention, incontinence or after surgical procedures.
At CIA Medical, we offer indwelling catheter types that suit the needs of specific patients in the hospital or surgical setting.
Indwelling Catheter Sizes
The sizes of indwelling catheters vary significantly to accommodate the different physical requirements of patients. Cancer Therapy Advisor notes that indwelling catheters range in size between 12 and 30 on the French scale, or 4 millimeters to 10 millimeters on the metric system. The lengths of these catheters can vary widely depending on the application for which they are intended.
Suppliers of Indwelling Catheters
At CIA Medical, we work with top indwelling catheters suppliers to provide you with the best and most practical options for your healthcare facility. Some of our most reliable suppliers of indwelling catheters include the following brands and manufacturers:
- Covidien offers an extensive array of products designed to suit the needs of medical facilities and healthcare professionals.
- C. R. Bard is one of the most trusted sources for indwelling catheters and other medical equipment for clinicians.
- Teleflex produces an array of multi-lumen CVC kits, connectors and catheters to ensure the best results for your patients.
At CIA Medical, we offer products from these and many other top manufacturers to help medical facilities manage their immediate and ongoing equipment needs.
CIA Medical Is Your Comprehensive Source for Indwelling Catheters
With more than 500,000 different products representing over 5,000 brands, CIA Medical can deliver the best solutions for you and your hospital, clinic or medical center. Our commitment to outstanding client services allows us to deliver practical and positive solutions that include affordable prices, the ability to special-order products for our customers and white-glove services upon request. To get a fast and free quote or to order any of our products, call us today at (312) 275-5850 or visit us online to set up your account. We look forward to the chance to serve you.
