Foley Catheter 2-Way Silicone 18Fr

Description

1. Product Overview

The Foley Catheter 2-Way Silicone 18Fr is a medical-grade indwelling urinary catheter designed for continuous bladder drainage in acute care, post-operative, and long-term catheterization settings. Manufactured from 100% medical-grade silicone, it delivers superior biocompatibility and reduced encrustation risk compared to latex alternatives. For institutional buyers, this product represents a strategic inventory asset that lowers complication-related costs, enhances patient safety metrics, and meets global infection control standards.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material: 100% medical-grade silicone (latex-free, DEHP-free, phthalate-free)

• Tip style: Round, smooth atraumatic tip with two opposing eyelets for uniform drainage

• Balloon capacity: 10 mL (rated for 10–15 mL fill, 30 mL optional)

• Shaft dimensions: 18Fr (6.0 mm outer diameter); length 40 cm (standard)

• Visibility: Radio-opaque stripe along shaft for X-ray confirmation

• Packaging options: Individually sterile peel-pouch (30 per inner box, 300 per case); bulk sterile wrap available by contract

• Shelf life: 5 years in unopened, climate-controlled storage (15–25°C, <60% RH)

• Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EO) with residual gas removal validation per ISO 11135

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, home healthcare distributors, and surgical kit manufacturers

• Operational use cases:

  • Post-operative urinary retention management (urology, orthopedics, gynecology)

  • Critical care output monitoring (ICU/CCU)

  • Neurogenic bladder or chronic retention in geriatric/palliative care

• Performance advantage over alternatives: Silicone construction reduces biofilm formation and latex allergy risks, extending indwelling time up to 12 weeks versus 4 weeks for latex. The 2-way design minimizes disconnection leaks, and the 18Fr size balances drainage efficiency with patient comfort, reducing unplanned catheter replacements by an average of 28% in peer-reviewed studies.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot traceability with 100% balloon integrity testing and flow rate validation (≥ 300 mL/min)

• Supply reliability: Dual manufacturing sites (ASEAN and EU) with 98% on-time in-full delivery track record

• Logistics capability: Global distribution hubs in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Miami enabling 5–7 day lead times to major ports

• Price competitiveness: Tiered pricing for committed annual volumes (500k+ units) with automatic price adjustment clauses for raw silicone market shifts

• Sustainability: Silicone catheter waste reduction program – eligible for recycling through partner medical waste processors (select markets)

• Technical support: Full regulatory documentation pack (CE MDR, FDA 510(k), UKCA, NMPA) included; on-call clinical application engineering for high-volume buyers

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20,000 units (mixed sizes allowed within same product family)

• BULK 20MT loading capacity: Approximately 380 standard export cartons (300 units/carton) – equivalent to 114,000 units per 20FT container

• Lead time for first order: 4 weeks for MOQ; 6 weeks for 20MT bulk order (post-PO and deposit)

• Incoterms supported: FOB (Ningbo / Rotterdam), CIF, DDP (volume-dependent)