Malaysian Rubber Council
Latex Foley Catheters and Medical Tubing
Two and three way catheters from French size 6 to 24
Medical devices
Malaysia is among the largest exporters of latex urinary catheters. Production is concentrated in a small number of plants that run dipping, balloon forming, hole punching and coating on automated lines, with hydrogel or silicone coating applied to reduce friction on insertion.
Catheters are sterilised by ethylene oxide and supplied single-use. Paediatric sizes down to French 6 and three-way irrigation catheters up to French 24 are both produced locally, so a hospital group can standardise on one source.
Typical applications
- Urology and post-operative drainage
- Intensive care fluid monitoring
- Long-term catheterisation programmes
- Paediatric wards
- Home care and rehabilitation settings
Specification
Latex Foley Catheters and Medical Tubing: tolerances and packing
Figures below are typical production limits. Confirm the revision on the factory certificate before a tender is submitted.
| Types | Two-way Foley, three-way irrigation, all-silicone option |
|---|---|
| Sizes | French 6 to French 24 |
| Balloon capacity | 5 ml, 10 ml and 30 ml |
| Length | 40 cm adult; 25 cm paediatric |
| Coating | Hydrogel or silicone, friction reducing |
| Material | Silicone-coated natural rubber latex; silicone elastomer |
| Sterilisation | Ethylene oxide, single use |
| Packing | 10 pieces per box, 100 pieces per carton |
| Reference standards | ISO 13485, EN ISO 20696, MDR 2017/745 Class IIa |
Packing and handling. Each catheter sits in a peel pouch with a pre-lubricated or dry presentation, depending on the buyer's protocol. Sizes and lot numbers are printed on the pouch and the carton.
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