Bactiguard BIP Foley Catheter 14Fr (Latex, Infection Protection)

Product description

The Bactiguard BIP Foley Catheter 14Fr is an indwelling urinary catheter featuring Bactiguard's patented infection-protection coating — an ultra-thin, firmly bonded noble-metal alloy of gold, silver and palladium applied to both the inner and outer catheter surfaces.

On contact with urine, the alloy creates a galvanic micro-current that reduces microbial adhesion and biofilm formation, the primary driver of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). A large randomized multicentre study in India (2021, 1,000 patients) demonstrated a 69% reduction in CAUTI risk versus standard catheters.

The soft, flexible latex construction is designed for patient comfort, while an additional hydrophilic coating reduces insertion and removal friction. The coating releases no antibiotics or pharmacological substances, making it tissue-friendly with an extensive safety record across hundreds of millions of coated devices.

Key features & benefits

• Patented noble-metal alloy coating (gold, silver, palladium) on inner and outer surfaces
• Clinically shown to reduce CAUTI risk by ~69% (randomized multicentre study)
• Reduces microbial adhesion and biofilm formation
• Non-releasing coating — no antibiotics, no high-dose silver ions, no chlorhexidine
• Hydrophilic coating for low-friction, comfortable insertion
• Soft, flexible latex for patient comfort
• Approved for transurethral and suprapubic use up to 90 days
• Helps prevent odour, encrustation and catheter blockage

Specifications

Clinical uses & indications

• Drainage, collection and measurement of urine
• Patients requiring indwelling catheterization beyond 2 days
• CAUTI prevention in ICU, burns, rehabilitation and long-term care
• Transurethral or suprapubic urinary drainage