Bactiguard-coated Foley catheters are now supplied globally by our license partners, an approach that allows more patients around the world to benefit from our infection prevention technology. BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) manages all markets except China, where our partner Well Lead handles distribution. The coating technology remains the same, offering continued protection for patients and healthcare professionals who have relied on Bactiguard-coated Foley catheters.
BIP Foley TempSensor
- Indwelling urinary catheter with continuous measurement of body temperature
- Reduces the risk of catheter-associated UTI1
- Hydrogel coating for less friction and increased comfort
- MR conditional
- Combines temperature monitoring with Bactiguard’s infection prevention technology
69% reduction in CAUTI risk with the Bactiguard Technology
A large, randomized, controlled multicenter study (2021) in India with 1,000 patients included, shows that urinary catheters with Bactiguard’s coating for infection prevention reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) by 69 % compared to standard catheters.1 The study was published in the internationally renowned scientific journal “Antimicrobial resistance and infection control”.
Enhanced safety for critically ill patients through surveillance and infection control
BIP Foley TempSensor is an indwelling urinary catheter which combines continuous temperature monitoring with Bactiguard’s infection prevention technology. A great benefit to patients in intensive care, surgery and other conditions where continuous temperature monitoring is critical in monitoring the health status and wellbeing of the patient.
The TempSensor catheter is equipped with an extra channel that contains a temperature sensor that is connected to an external monitor and connects to suitable 400 Series patient monitor.
The unique Bactiguard Technology reduces microbial adhesion on the catheter
The Bactiguard technology is based on a very thin noble metal alloy coating firmly attached to the catheter surface. When in contact with urine, the noble metals create a galvanic effect which reduces microbial adhesion to the catheter material. Fewer adhesion decreases the risk of biofilm formation leading to infection.
Safe for the patient
Bactiguard’s ultra-thin coating contains only very small amounts of noble metals, all well below established safety limits. The coating is firmly attached to the catheter, and there is no release of any toxic or pharmacological quantities. This makes the technology both biocomaptibel and safe as opposed to traditional coating technologies, which often depend on the release of substances that kill the bacteria, e.g., higher concentrations of silver ions, chlorhexidine, or antibiotics.
The product is well-proven; over 100,000 patients have been included in clinical trials, and more than 245 million Bactiguard coated catheters have been used without any reported adverse events related to the coating.
Product details
- Bactiguard coating on both inside and outside of the catheter
- Hydrophilic coating reduces friction and increases patient comfort
- Approved for transurethral use for up to 30 days
- Sizes for both adults and children, 8 Fr – 18 Fr
- Measuring range 25°C to 45°C
- Accuracy of +0.1° / -0.2°C
- Response time <150 sec
- Connects to suitable 400 Series patient monitor
- MR conditional
- Radio-opaque catheter tip
- 5 years shelf life
- DEHP free (no phthalates)
References:
1. Kai-Larsen et al. Foley catheter with noble metal alloy coating for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections: a large, multi-center clinical trial. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 10, 40 (2021).