Bardex I.C. Infection Control 2-Way Foley Catheter, Silver Hydrogel Coated

An infection-control Foley catheter with Bacti-Guard® silver alloy and Bard hydrogel coatings — designed to reduce bacterial adherence and biofilm formation.

The Bardex® I.C. anti-infective latex Foley catheter is used in hospitals and long-term care where reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) risk is a priority. Bard reports it is clinically proven to reduce CAUTIs, citing a 3-2/3 times greater UTI occurrence with a standard catheter. Offered here in 16Fr and 18Fr with 5cc balloons.

Key Benefits

• Infection control: Reduces bacterial adherence, minimizes biofilm formation and inhibits migration of pathogens into the bladder, per Bard.
• Clinically studied: Bard states it is clinically proven to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
• Gentle on tissue: Designed to preserve the integrity of the urethral mucosa.
• Smooth insertion: Silver hydrogel coating provides lubrication.

Features & Design

• Two-way infection-control Foley
• Bacti-Guard® silver alloy coating plus Bard hydrogel
• Short round tip
• Latex construction
• 5cc balloon capacity
• Offered in 16Fr and 18Fr

Specifications

Available Options

Select your French size and quantity from the dropdown above. Both sizes share the same coating, tip and 5cc balloon. Single catheters suit a trial or one-time change; the case of 12 is the usual choice for scheduled changes in facilities.

Choosing the right size: French (Fr) size is the catheter's outer diameter — 18Fr is slightly larger than 16Fr. Order the size your clinician has prescribed.

Ideal For

• Hospital and long-term care units — with CAUTI-reduction protocols
• Patients at elevated CAUTI risk — as determined by their clinician
• Home health — when an infection-control catheter has been prescribed

Important Notes

Contains latex — not for latex-sensitive patients. Use as directed by your healthcare provider; insertion should follow the manufacturer's instructions.