Teleflex Rüsch PTFE AquaFlate Coated Latex Catheter Male 16Ch (Ref: DP310116)

Teleflex Rüsch PTFE AquaFlate is a PTFE-coated natural rubber latex 2-way Foley catheter designed for short-term indwelling bladder drainage.

The PTFE coating provides a smooth outer surface, while the standard/male-length catheter features a cylindrical tip, two opposing drainage eyes and a 10ml retention balloon.

A sterile pre-filled syringe containing 10ml sterile water is supplied for balloon inflation.

Key features

• PTFE-coated natural rubber latex Foley catheter

• 16Ch / Charrière size

• Standard / male length – approximately 41cm

• 2-way catheter

• 10ml retention balloon

• Cylindrical tip

• 2 opposing drainage eyes

• Smooth PTFE-coated surface

• Includes 10ml sterile water pre-filled syringe for balloon inflation

• Valve compatible with Luer and Luer-Lock syringes

• Suitable for short-term catheterisation

• Sterile

• Single use

• 1 catheter per pack

Directions

This catheter should be selected, inserted and changed by an appropriately trained healthcare professional, or used according to an established individual catheter-care plan.

Use an appropriate aseptic catheterisation technique during insertion.

The retention balloon should only be inflated after correct catheter placement has been confirmed.

Use the supplied 10ml sterile water to inflate the retention balloon.

Important information

• Contains natural rubber latex

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

• For single use only

• Do not reuse or re-sterilise

• Do not use if the sterile packaging is open or damaged

• Do not exceed the specified 10ml balloon volume

• Catheter size and type should be selected according to individual clinical requirements

• NHS formularies generally recommend PTFE-coated latex catheters for short-term use, not exceeding 28 days

• Seek clinical advice if there is pain, leakage, blockage, reduced urine drainage, bleeding or signs of infection

• Follow appropriate clinical guidance for catheter insertion, care and replacement

Product details

• Brand: Rüsch AquaFlate

• Manufacturer: Teleflex

• Product: PTFE AquaFlate Coated Latex Foley Catheter

• Length: Standard / Male – approximately 41cm

• Size: 16Ch

• Material: