Animals Medical Hydrophilic veterinary Silicone Coating Super-lubricity 2 Way

Product Specification

Product Overview

A veterinarian’s best choice when urinary retention or surgical intervention in dogs requires maximum precision, minimal trauma, and unmatched biocompatibility.

Key Features:

1. Hydrophilic Coating: Activates instantly upon contact with sterile water—delivering a smooth, highly lubricious surface for effortless and gentle insertion.
2. 100% Pure Silicone (Radiopaque): Highly biocompatible, flexible, durable—ideal for extended placement; radiopacity ensures safe X-ray visibility.
3. 2-Way with Retention Balloon: Allows both drainage and flushing (depending on catheter type) with an effective 3–5 cc balloon for secure placement.
4. Sizing for Precision: Multiple French size options (e.g., 6, 8, 10 Fr) and customizable lengths up to 700 mm—tailored for canine anatomy and varied clinical scenarios.
5. Optional Guidewire/Seldinger Kit: Incorporates hydrophilic Nitinol guidewire and introducer, enabling less traumatic placement in challenging or fraught urethral catheterizations.

Benefits & Clinical Value

Ultralow insertion friction — the hydrophilic layer significantly reduces urethral irritation, lowering microscopic hematuria and UTI risk.

Consistent, even lubrication — unlike gels that may clump, the coating ensures full-length uniform slickness.

Improved patient comfort and precision — silicone’s softness and flexibility reduce trauma and enhance long-term acceptability.

Reliable placement — balloon cuff ensures stable retention, while the guidewire option supports aseptic technique and reduces accidental placement failures.

Application Scenarios

Perfect for:

• Canine urinary catheterization during urology surgeries
• Management of urinary obstruction or stricture cases
• Long-term urine management post-operatively (up to 7 days)
• Fluoroscopy-guided placement in difficult cases
• Emergency, ICU, or outpatient veterinary procedures requiring high precision

Usage & Instructions

Remove catheter from sterile package.

Hydrophilic activation: Simply submerge in sterile water for ~30 seconds to activate the lubricious coating.

If using guidewire kit:

Advance sterile introducer into urethra.

Insert hydrophilic guidewire through introducer.

Slide Foley catheter over guidewire into the bladder; inflate retention balloon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long can it remain indwelling?
Typically suitable for up to 7 days when using high-biocompatibility silicone material.

Is it safer than traditional PVC catheters?
Yes—hydrophilic silicone greatly reduces mucosal damage, urethral trauma, and UTIs.

Sizing guidance?
Choose 3.5–10 Fr depending on dog size and bladder capacity; length customization ensures proper fit for anatomy.

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Why Choose This Catheter?

Instant hydrophilic lubrication—no messy gels

Gentle on canine tissue—reduces trauma and infection

High precision design—multiple sizes and guidewire option

Radiopaque & flexible silicone—ideal for imaging and comfort