Latex or Silicone Foley Catheter How to Choose

What Both Catheters Are For

Nineluck supplies two-way and three-way Foley catheters in both latex and 100% silicone. Both product lines provide urinary drainage across standard French gauges with balloon retention. Procurement decisions depend on intended placement duration, patient material compatibility, and tender specifications.

Latex Foley Catheter Specifications

Latex units are made from Malaysian-imported medical grade natural latex with a silicone surface coating. Available in sizes 12 to 26 FR with colour coded sizing and balloon volumes of 5-15ml or 30ml. Two-way units have a length of 240mm. Options include hydrophilic coating or a golden colour. Each catheter is sterilised by ethylene oxide, sealed in a PE inner bag plus paper-film pouch, and approved for a maximum duration in the human body of seven days.

Silicone Foley Catheter Specifications

Silicone units are manufactured from 100% silicone, making them suitable for long term catheterization and patients with latex allergies. Available in two-way and three-way configurations in sizes 14Fr to 26Fr, fitted with either 5cc or 30cc balloons. Packed 10pcs per box, these catheters are rated for continuous use of no longer than 29 days.

Choosing Between Latex and Silicone

Select latex catheters for short term drainage up to seven days where standard silicone-coated latex meets procurement budgets. Select 100% silicone catheters for long term catheterization up to 29 days or where facility protocols require non-latex materials. Both lines share common balloon sizes and French diameters.

What to Confirm Before Ordering

Confirm French size distributions, balloon capacities (5cc, 5-15ml, or 30ml), and whether two-way or three-way channels are required. State whether latex orders require standard golden colour or hydrophilic coating. Nineluck provides OEM packaging, customer artwork, and factory certificates with quotations.