
A Foley Balloon Catheter is an indwelling urinary catheter inserted into the bladder to continuously drain urine, held in place by an inflatable balloon at the tip.
Key Features:
Inflatable balloon (usually 5–30 mL) to secure the catheter inside the bladder
2-way or 3-way design:
2-way: for urine drainage and balloon inflation
3-way: adds a port for bladder irrigation
Made from latex, silicone, or silicone-coated latex
Available in multiple sizes (commonly 6–26 French)
Sterile, soft, and flexible for patient comfort
Uses:
Continuous urinary drainage in patients with urinary retention or during/after surgery
Bladder irrigation (in 3-way models) in cases like hematuria
Used in hospital, ICU, or long-term care settings