Answers to the most common questions about the Egress Safety Catheter with AutoValve technology — from specifications and indications to safety, MRI compatibility, and information for patients and caregivers.
The Egress Safety Catheter is the first FDA-cleared urinary safety catheter engineered with a built-in secondary deflation mechanism — the Egress AutoValve — designed to allow the balloon to deflate if the catheter is pulled while still inflated. Below are answers to questions we hear most often from clinicians, patients, and caregivers. For complete directions for use, warnings, and precautions, always consult the product Instructions for Use.
The Egress Safety Catheter is a 16 Fr, 2-way silicone Foley catheter with a retention balloon for urethral catheterization and bladder drainage. It contains a built-in safety feature, the Egress AutoValve, that allows the balloon to deflate if the catheter is pulled while still inflated.
It looks and functions like a standard Foley, but includes the Egress AutoValve, a built-in mechanism designed to allow the balloon to deflate if the catheter is pulled unexpectedly.
The Egress AutoValve is a secondary deflation mechanism inside the catheter that can activate under force, allowing fluid to escape and the balloon to deflate.
16 Fr; 10 mL balloon; 2-way silicone catheter; Available in Straight and Coudé tip options.
The catheter is MR Conditional, meaning it can be used safely under specific MRI conditions as outlined in the Instructions for Use.
During normal use, the catheter works like any standard Foley. If significant force is applied (like a pullout), the Egress AutoValve can activate and allow the balloon to deflate.
It's designed for adult patients who need a urinary catheter for bladder drainage, including those who may be at risk of accidentally pulling on their catheter.
It can be used in hospitals, clinics, or at home when directed by a healthcare professional.
The catheter is intended for short-term use, with a maximum indwell time of up to 30 days.
No, it is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, with the same general handling and placement approach as a standard Foley catheter.
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