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Silicone Foley Catheter

Repeated exposure to latex product can cause hypersensitivity reactions locally and systemically.

Why to take life threatening risk using Latex Folley Catheters which is allergic to latex sensitive peoples and may cause even death hypetical shock, when simple economical alternative is available.

All Silicon Uro-Flex FollEy Catheters

Fully safe, No side effects, Biocompatible, avoid frequent replacements and long lasting.

An estimated one in 10 people are allergic to natural rubber latex and those who are allergic may respond with a range of symptoms, from being dermatitis to life threatening anaphylactic shock. There is no cure for latex allergy; except avoidance of latex exposure.


Types of reactions to latex

  • Irritant Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic contact dermatitis : Type IV
  • Characterized by local redness, clustered vesicles, swelling, itching, cracking, eczema, fingertip fissures, rash, breathing difficulties etc.

Advantages of All Silicon Folley Catheter

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  • Highly transparent that the characteristics of the urine and the catheter itself can be viewed at a glance.
  • Has large lumen and allows more efficient withdrawal of urine then any latex catheter of comparable outside diameter.
  • Smooth tapered tip to facilitate easy insertion into urethra.
  • Made up of soft clear silicone material that does not stress the urethral mucosa and has excellent water repellence and no adhesiveness qualities. It is slippery when wet.

Latex Allergies and Reactions

Common signs and symptoms or irritation, type IV and type I reactions. (NATN, 2000)

Chart - Latex Allergies and Reactions  
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