Teleflex Sympacath AquaFlate Hydrogel Coated Latex Catheter Male 12Ch (Ref: DH310112)

Teleflex Sympacath AquaFlate is a hydrogel-coated latex 2-way Foley catheter designed for long-term bladder drainage.

The hydrogel coating provides a smooth surface to help minimise friction during insertion and use. This standard-length catheter features a cylindrical tip, two opposing drainage eyes and a 10ml retention balloon.

It is supplied with a pre-filled syringe of sterile water for balloon inflation and an empty syringe for balloon deflation/removal.

Key features

• Hydrogel-coated latex Foley catheter

• 12Ch / Charrière size

• Standard / male length – approximately 40cm

• Designed for long-term catheterisation

• Recommended duration of use: up to 12 weeks, subject to clinical assessment

• 2-way catheter

• 10ml retention balloon

• Cylindrical catheter tip

• Two opposing drainage eyes

• Smooth hydrogel coating helps reduce friction

• Supplied with sterile water pre-filled syringe for balloon inflation

• Includes empty syringe for balloon deflation

• Sterile

• Single use

• 1 catheter per pack

Directions

This product should be selected, inserted and changed by an appropriately trained healthcare professional or used according to an individual catheterisation plan.

Use an appropriate sterile catheterisation technique and suitable lubricating gel during insertion.

Inflate the retention balloon only after correct catheter placement has been confirmed and use the specified 10ml balloon volume.

Follow the healthcare professional's instructions regarding catheter care and replacement frequency.

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 opened or damaged

• Catheter size and type should be selected by an appropriately trained healthcare professional

• Do not exceed the manufacturer's specified 10ml balloon inflation volume

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

• Follow local clinical