Bardex Foley Catheters

Bardex is Bard's long-established line of Foley catheters, trusted across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care for reliable urinary drainage. This collection centers on the Bardex I.C. (Infection Control) Foley catheter, a silver alloy hydrogel-coated latex catheter engineered to reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) during indwelling use.

The featured Bardex I.C. Foley Catheter, 18 French, 2-Way, 30 cc Balloon (0166SI18) pairs a standard tip with a silver alloy coating on both the internal and external surfaces. Silver ions are known to inhibit bacterial colonization along the catheter, which is why the I.C. line is often specified where infection prevention protocols call for a coated device. The 30 cc balloon supports secure retention, and the sterile, single-use packaging keeps it ready for aseptic insertion.

Buyers evaluating Bardex typically weigh a few practical points. French size (the 18 Fr here refers to the outer diameter) should match the clinical need and patient anatomy; larger balloons like the 30 cc are commonly used post-surgically or where extra retention is required, while 5–10 cc balloons suit routine drainage. Because this is a latex catheter, confirm the patient has no latex sensitivity before use. A 2-way design provides one lumen for drainage and one for balloon inflation—standard for continuous drainage without irrigation.

Explore related options in our Foley catheters and broader catheters collections, or round out a drainage setup with supplies from our urological category.