Bard Biocath Aquamatic Hydrogel Coated Pre-filled Female Catheter – 10ml - Ref D2268

Bard Biocath Aquamatic is a hydrogel-coated, 2-way indwelling Foley catheter designed for long-term urinary bladder drainage. The hydrogel coating creates a smooth surface that helps reduce friction and urethral irritation during insertion and while the catheter is in place.

The Aquamatic version is supplied pre-filled with sterile water for balloon inflation, providing a convenient catheterisation system for healthcare professionals.

Key features:

• 2-way indwelling Foley catheter

• Designed specifically for female catheterisation

• Hydrogel-coated surface helps reduce friction

• Suitable for long-term urinary bladder drainage

• 10ml retention balloon

• Pre-filled with sterile water for balloon inflation

• Available in a range of Charrière sizes

• Sterile

• Single use

• Pack of 1 catheter

Available sizes:

• CH12

• CH14

• CH16

• CH18

• CH20

• CH22

Always use the catheter size recommended by a healthcare professional.

Suitable for:

• Long-term indwelling urinary catheterisation

• Continuous bladder drainage

• Urinary retention where an indwelling catheter has been clinically recommended

• Patients requiring ongoing bladder management under healthcare-professional supervision

Directions:

This catheter should be inserted and managed by an appropriately trained healthcare professional, or by a patient or carer who has received specific catheterisation training.

The correct catheter size, balloon inflation volume and duration of use should be determined by the healthcare professional responsible for the patient's catheter care.

Use aseptic technique during insertion and follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.

The catheter may remain in place for up to 12 weeks when clinically appropriate, although the actual replacement interval should always be determined according to the individual patient's needs and local catheter-care protocol.

Important information:

• For single use only

• Do not reuse or resterilise

• This product is a latex catheter with a hydrogel coating

• Do not use in patients with a known or suspected latex allergy

• Use only the catheter size recommended by a healthcare professional

• Inflate the balloon only according to the manufacturer's instructions

• Do not exceed the stated 10ml balloon capacity

• Do not use if the sterile packaging is damaged or already opened

• Catheter insertion should never be forced if significant resistance is encountered

• Maintain an appropriate closed urinary drainage system wherever possible

• Ensure the drainage bag is positioned below bladder level and that the tubing is not kinked

• Monitor for signs of catheter blockage, leakage, bypassing or infection

• Seek medical advice if there is persistent pain, bleeding, fever, cloudy or unusually strong-smelling urine, reduced urine drainage or other symptoms suggestive of a urinary tract infection

• Catheter removal and replacement should follow the patient's individual catheter-care plan

Product details:

• Product type: Indwelling urinary Foley catheter

• Brand: Biocath Aquamatic

• Manufacturer: Bard / BD

• Patient type: Female

• Catheter type: 2-way Foley catheter

• Material: Latex with hydrogel coating

• Balloon size: 10ml

• Balloon inflation: Pre-filled sterile water system

• Available sizes: CH12, CH14, CH16, CH18, CH20 and CH22

• Maximum recommended indwelling period: Up to 12 weeks when clinically appropriate

• Sterile: Yes

• Single use: Yes

• Pack size: 1 catheter

• Classification: Medical device

Bard Biocath Aquamatic combines a hydrogel-coated catheter surface with a pre-filled balloon inflation system, providing a convenient option for long-term female urinary catheterisation where a latex-based Foley catheter is clinically appropriate.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and the catheter-care plan provided by the patient's healthcare professional. Seek medical advice if catheter drainage becomes impaired, catheterisation causes significant discomfort or signs of urinary infection develop.