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Table 1 Characteristics of the catheters used in this study

From: Biofilm reduction potential of 0.02% polyhexanide irrigation solution in several types of urethral catheters

Reference for experiments

Specifications

Catheter A

2-way Foley catheter, latex-free silicone, Balloon 30 cc, 18Ch, hydrogel coating

Catheter B

Straight whistle tip catheter, silicone, 40 cm, 18Ch

Catheter C

Bladder catheter without balloon, PVC, 37 cm, 18Ch, latex-free

Catheter D

Transurethral Foley catheter, 2-way, latex-free silicone, 41 cm, 18Ch

Catheter E

Transurethral Foley Nelaton balloon catheter, latex-free silicone, 41 cm, 18Ch