UNI-FLO (LINC Medical Systems Ltd.)

Each pack contains:

• 1 catheter
• Sterile water filled syringe for balloon inflation
• Empty syringe for balloon deflation
• A syringe of lidocaine & chlorhexidine for lubrication.

Length, Balloon, Ch Size, Order Number & Usual Quantity:

• Standard | 5ml | 12 | 08501205W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks
• Standard | 5ml | 14 | 08501405W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks
• Standard | 5-10ml | 16 | 08501610W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks
• Standard | 10ml | 18 | 08501810W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks
• Female | 5ml | 12 | 085012051W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks
• Female | 5ml | 14 | 085014051W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks
• Female | 5-10ml | 16 | 085016101W | 1 catheter every 3 to 12 weeks

Prescribing notes:

• Two way round tip Foley catheter with 'Unibal' integral balloon water.
• Licensed by manufacturer for up to 12 weeks use.
• Following assessment the smallest size catheter possible should be used allowing for good drainage.
• Always ensure standard size catheter is used when catheterising male patients.
• During routine catheterisation catheter sizes 12ch, 14ch and 16ch can be used for adult male and female patients.
• For supra-pubic catheterisation, no less than a size 16ch catheter should be used to avoid insertion and removal trauma.
• The length of time the catheter remains patent varies from patient to patient.
• 30ml catheter balloon sizes should not be used.
• There is a slight risk of anaphylaxis from use of large doses of anaesthetic gel in patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Please refer to the Resuscitation Council UK Anaphylaxis Guidance.
• In the rare case of silicone allergy contact the continence service for an alternative catheter.

For up to date costs/sizes please see Scottish Drug Tariff (SDT).