Catheter: A catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the body to drain fluids or perform medical procedures. In the context of urology, a catheter is commonly used for urinary management, including draining urine from the bladder.
Urethral Catheter: A urethral catheter is designed to be inserted through the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Urethral catheters are commonly used for short- or long-term urinary drainage, such as in cases of urinary retention, post-surgery recovery, or monitoring of urine output.
400mm Length: The "400mm" length refers to the size of the catheter. In this case, it indicates that the catheter is 400 millimeters long. Catheter lengths can vary depending on the specific patient and the intended use. The appropriate length is determined by healthcare professionals based on the patient's anatomy and needs.
2-Way Catheter: A 2-way catheter typically refers to a urinary catheter with two channels or lumens. One lumen is used for urine drainage, and the other lumen is used for inflation or deflation of the balloon. This design allows for continuous drainage of urine and ensures the catheter remains securely in the bladder.
Silicone-Coated: The catheter you mentioned is coated with a silicone material. Silicone coating provides a smooth surface that can enhance comfort during insertion and removal of the catheter. It helps reduce friction and potential trauma to the urethra during catheterization.
Urology devices, such as silicone-coated catheters, are commonly used in urological procedures and urinary management. The choice of catheter type, size, and material may vary depending on the specific patient needs and the healthcare professional's recommendation.
Cat.NO. |
Size(Fr/Ch) |
Balloon Capacity(cc) |
Color Code |
SR12112112/SR12112212 |
12 | 30 | White |
SR12112114/SR12112214 | 14 | 30 | green |
SR12112116/SR12112216 | 16 | 30 | orange |
SR12112118/SR12112218 | 18 | 30 | red |
SR12112120/SR12112220 | 20 | 30 | yellow |
SR12112122/SR12112222 | 22 | 30 | purple |
SR12112124/SR12112224 | 24 | 30 | Blue |
SR12112126/SR12112226 | 26 | 30 | rosy |
What does 2 way catheter mean?
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The other lumen has a valve on the outside end and connects to a balloon at the tip; the balloon is inflated with sterile water when it lies inside the bladder, and allows for retention in the bladder. These are known as two-way catheters.
What is the difference between a 2 way and 3 way catheter?
A 2-way catheter has two lumens – one to drain fluid (in this case urine) and one to inject fluid or medication (in this case water into the balloon). There are also 3-way urinary catheters which have a third lumen to flush water into the bladder.
What are 3 way catheters?
Three-way indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs) with CBI are used to prevent or manage blood clots and consequent urinary retention. CBI is based on a gravity-driven principle, in which saline flows from a hanging bag to the IUC.