SAFE-CATH

ALL SILICONE FOLLEY CATHETER

Repeated exposure to latex product can cause
hypersensitivity reactions locally and systemically.
Why to take life threatening risk using Latex Folley Catheters
which is allergic to latex sensitive peoples and may cause even
death hypetical shock, when simple economical alternative is
available.
ALL SILICON SAFE-CATH FOLLEY CATHETERS
Fully safe, No side effects, Biocompatible, avoid frequent
replacements and long lasting.
An estimated one in 10 people are allergic to natural rubber
latex and those who are allergic may respond with a range of
symptoms, from being dermatitis to life threatening
anaphylactic shock. There is no cure for latex allergy; except
avoidance of latex exposure.
Types of reactions to latex :
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis : Type IV
Characterized by local redness, clustered vesicles,
swelling, itching, cracking, eczema, fingertip fissures,
rash, breathing difficulties etc.
Advantages of All Silicon Folley Catheter
Highly transparent that the characteristics of the urine and
the catheter itself can be viewed at a glance.
Smooth tapered tip to facilitate easy insertion into urethra.
Has large lumen and allows more efficient withdrawal of
urine then any latex catheter of comparable outside
diameter.
Made up of soft clear silicone material that does not stress
the urethral mucosa and has excellent water repellence
and no adhesiveness qualities. It is slippery when wet.

Imported & Marketed By :

Hemant Surgical Industries Ltd.

647, Girgaum Road, Avijah Building, Shop No. 6 & 7, Near Metro Cinema,
Mumbai-400 002. Tel. : 2203 0935, 2203 0936 Fax : 91-22-2207 7585
Website : www.hemantsurgical.com E-mail : info@hemantsurgical.com

LATEX ALLERGIES AND REACTIONS

Common signs and symptoms or irritation, type IV and type I reactions. (NATN, 2000)

Allergic
Reaction

Localised Skin
Reactions

Immune system
response to allergy

Localised physical
damage to the skin

Type I

Type IV

Immediate
hypersensitivity
reaction to
extractable latex
proteins

Delayed
hypersensitivity
reaction to
residual
chemicals

Type I - IgE medicated

response

Type IV - Cell medicate

response

Systemic reaction
affects whole body

Localised reaction on
hands, extending up the
arms

Immediate reaction

Delayed reactions
6-48 hours

Potentially
life threatening

Non
life threatening

Irritation

Localised reaction to
e.g. powder,
handcreams, scrub
solutions, base metalsnickel

Non
life threatening