Description
Curved 18" (455 mm) Foley catheter introducer designed to support controlled Foley catheter placement during challenging urology cases. This curved Foley catheter spanner/introducer offers added reach and directional control for difficult Foley catheterization in hospital, ASC, and office-based urology settings.
Key Features of the Foley Catheter Introducer
- Curved 18" (455 mm) shaft – provides reach and directional control for Foley catheter placement in patients with complex or altered urethral anatomy.
- Purpose-built Foley catheter spanner/introducer – designed to act as a supportive introducer and “spanner” for Foley catheters, helping guide insertion, advancement, and positioning with more control than the catheter alone.
- Consistent instrument rigidity – offers sufficient stiffness to navigate the urethra and bladder neck while preserving tactile feedback for safe, controlled manipulation.
- Single-unit packaging (1/ea) – sold as 1 per unit (SKU 320-603-455), simplifying case-based ordering and inventory management for urology teams.
- Compatible with standard Foley workflows – integrates into existing Foley catheter insertion protocols in the OR, procedure room, or clinic without changing downstream catheter management.
Clinical Uses in Foley Catheterization
The FOLEY Catheter Spanner/Introducer is used when standard Foley catheterization is anticipated to be difficult or when additional support is required to safely advance the catheter into the bladder. Typical scenarios include challenging Foley catheterization, difficult Foley catheter insertion due to strictures or prior surgery, and cases where precise directional control improves procedural efficiency and patient comfort. It is suitable for use in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and urology practices performing routine and complex urology Foley catheter procedures.
Technical Specs – Curved Foley Catheter Introducer, 18" (455 mm)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Device type | Foley Catheter Spanner/Introducer (curved) |
| Length | 18" (455 mm) |
| Configuration | Curved shaft |
| SKU | 320-603-455 |
| Size option | 18" or 455 mm (single listed size) |
| Packaging | 1/ea |
| Intended use | Support and guidance for Foley catheter placement |
| Clinical setting | OR, procedure room, office-based urology |
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Ordering Information & Foley Introducer Compliance Details
- Product name: FOLEY Catheter Spanner/Introducer – Curved 18" (455 mm).
- SKU: 320-603-455.
- Size: 18" (455 mm) length.
- Packaging: 1 per unit (1/ea).
FAQs: Using a Foley Catheter Spanner/Introducer in Urology
Q1. When should I use a Foley catheter spanner/introducer instead of standard insertion alone?
A Foley catheter introducer is helpful when urethral anatomy, prior surgery, or resistance during insertion suggests that additional support and directional control are needed to safely complete Foley catheterization.
Q2. Is this introducer compatible with standard Foley catheters?
Yes. It is designed as an adjunct to standard Foley catheterization workflows and is used alongside commonly employed Foley catheter sizes according to institutional protocols.
Q3. Do clinicians need special training before first use?
Clinicians should be trained in Foley catheter insertion techniques, urethral and bladder anatomy, and the safe use of introducer instruments, consistent with local competency and credentialing requirements.