Romsons Foley Catheter 16 FR – Foley Trac 2-Way Balloon Catheter

The Romsons Foley Trac Foley Catheter 16 FR is a sterile, indwelling urinary balloon catheter designed for continuous bladder drainage and urine collection when urinary catheterisation is clinically indicated.

This listing contains 10 individually packed 16 FR Foley catheters.

Romsons Foley Trac is manufactured from latex bonded with silicone elastomer and incorporates a soft, coned closed tip designed to facilitate catheter insertion. Large, distally positioned drainage eyelets support efficient urine drainage after appropriate catheter placement.

The catheter incorporates a syringe-luer-operated non-return valve for inflation and deflation of its retention balloon. Romsons also specifies a symmetrical balloon and colour-coded sleeve for quick identification of catheter size.

The official manufacturer identifies Foley Trac as a sterile device that is individually packed in a peelable soft blister pack.

The 16 FR / 16 FG size corresponds to an approximate external catheter diameter of 5.33 mm, 0.533 cm or 0.210 inches.

Clinical note: Catheter size, balloon capacity, insertion, inflation, maintenance and removal should be determined and managed by an appropriately trained healthcare professional.

What Does 16 FR Mean?

FR (French) and FG (French Gauge) indicate the external diameter of a catheter.

The French scale works approximately as:

1 FR = 0.33 mm

or more precisely:

External diameter in millimetres = FR ÷ 3

Therefore:

16 ÷ 3 = approximately 5.33 mm

So:

16 FR = 5.33 mm = 0.533 cm = approximately 0.210 inches

A common mistake is assuming a 16 FR catheter is 16 mm wide. It is not.

Foley Catheter Size Chart – FR/FG, MM, CM & Inches

The official Romsons Foley Trac range currently includes multiple 2-way sizes, including 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 24 FG, while 22 FG is shown for the 3-way configuration on its current product page.

Buying Link for 14FG https://microsidd.com/products/foleys-catheter-14-fr-pack-of-10

Buying Link for 18FG https://microsidd.com/products/foleys-catheter-16-fr-pack-of-10

Important: This table is a mathematical size conversion only. It does not mean that every size is appropriate for every patient.

Product Uses

Urinary Bladder Drainage

Designed to provide an appropriate drainage pathway from the urinary bladder when catheterisation is medically required.

Urinary Retention Management

A Foley catheter may be prescribed for selected patients who cannot adequately empty their bladder.

Continuous Urine Collection

The drainage funnel can be connected to an appropriate urine collection system for continuous drainage.

Urine Output Monitoring

In clinical settings, catheterisation may facilitate measurement and monitoring of urinary output when medically indicated.

Surgical & Post-Operative Care

Foley catheters may be used during or following selected procedures when continuous bladder drainage is required.

Bedridden Patient Care

May be used for selected bedridden or mobility-restricted patients when urinary catheterisation has been clinically advised.

Hospital & Nursing Care

Suitable for appropriate professional urological and patient-care applications in hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities.

Home Healthcare

Some catheterised patients continue their care at home under professional guidance after appropriate patient or caregiver education.

Key Benefits of Romsons Foley Trac 16 FR

2-Way Catheter Design

Two internal channels allow separate urine drainage and balloon inflation.

Silicone-Elastomer Bonded Latex

Romsons specifies Foley Trac as being made from latex bonded with silicone elastomer.

Soft Coned Closed Tip

The coned, soft closed tip is designed to facilitate catheter introduction.

Large Drainage Eyelets

Large, distally positioned drainage eyelets are designed to enable efficient urine drainage.

Non-Return Balloon Valve

A syringe-luer-operated non-return valve facilitates balloon inflation and deflation.

Symmetrical Retention Balloon

Romsons specifies a symmetrical, large-capacity balloon as part of the Foley Trac design.

Secure Urine-Bag Connection

The manufacturer describes the drainage funnel as highly elastic and designed to grip the tapered connector of a urine bag, helping reduce accidental disconnection.

Colour-Coded Size Identification

A colour-coded sleeve enables quicker identification of catheter size.

Sterile Individual Packaging

Each catheter is sterile and individually packed in a peelable soft blister pack.

Product Features

• Romsons Foley Trac Foley Balloon Catheter
• 16 FR / 16 FG
• Approx. 5.33 mm external diameter
• 2-way Foley catheter
• Indwelling urinary catheter
• Latex bonded with silicone elastomer
• Soft coned closed tip
• Large distally located drainage eyelets
• Syringe-luer-operated non-return valve
• Inflatable retention balloon
• Symmetrical balloon design
• Elastic drainage funnel
• Colour-coded size identification
• Sterile
• Individually packed
• 10 catheters in this Microsidd listing
• Intended for professional/clinically directed urinary catheterisation

The construction features above are based on Romsons' current Foley Trac manufacturer specification.

Product Specifications

Romsons' official product page identifies Foley Trac's generic name as Indwelling Catheter, while Microsidd confirms this particular listing as 16 FR, pack of 10.

Balloon Capacity – Important Clarification

Your existing Microsidd description currently states:

16 FR, 18 FR, 20 FR, 22 FR and 24 FR → 30–50 ml balloon capacity.

However, I recommend not turning “30–50 ml” into a universal instruction to inflate a 16 FR catheter to any chosen volume in that range.

For the product page, safer wording is:

Balloon capacity: Refer to the exact volume printed on the individual Romsons catheter packaging. Inflate only according to the manufacturer's instructions and clinical protocol.

Catheter diameter and balloon inflation volume are different specifications.

How Does a 2-Way Foley Catheter Work?

A 2-way Foley catheter contains two separate internal channels:

Once correct catheter placement within the bladder has been established by the healthcare professional, the retention balloon is inflated according to the manufacturer's instructions.

The balloon then helps retain the catheter within the bladder while the drainage lumen allows urine to pass into an appropriate collection system.

The balloon must never be inflated merely to determine whether the catheter has reached the bladder.

14 FR vs 16 FR Foley Catheter

Since you now have separate Microsidd pages for both sizes, this comparison is useful for internal linking and AI retrieval.

A larger FR number means a larger external catheter diameter.

The correct size should be selected according to clinical requirements—not simply by choosing the larger catheter.

Foley Catheter vs Nelaton Catheter

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Romsons Foley Catheter 16 FR?

It is a 16 French/FG 2-way indwelling Foley balloon catheter from Romsons intended for urinary bladder drainage when catheterisation is clinically indicated.

2. What does 16 FR mean?

16 FR describes the catheter's external diameter using the French catheter sizing system.

3. How wide is a 16 FR Foley catheter?

A 16 FR catheter has an approximate external diameter of:

5.33 mm = 0.533 cm = 0.210 inches.

4. Is 16 FR the same as 16 FG?

Yes. FR (French) and FG (French Gauge) are commonly used to refer to the same catheter sizing scale.

5. Is a 16 FR catheter 16 mm wide?

No. 16 FR is approximately 5.33 mm, not 16 mm.

6. Is this a 2-way Foley catheter?

Yes. The Microsidd product and Romsons Foley Trac range identify this configuration as a 2-way Foley balloon catheter.

7. What material is Romsons Foley Trac made from?

Romsons specifies latex bonded with silicone elastomer.

8. Is Romsons Foley Trac a 100% silicone catheter?

No. Foley Trac should not be described as a 100% silicone Foley catheter. Its manufacturer specifies latex bonded with silicone elastomer.

9. Is the Foley Trac sterile?

Yes. Romsons states that the catheters are sterile and individually packed in peelable soft blister packs.

10. How many catheters are included in this Microsidd listing?

10 Foley catheters. The official Romsons page sells a 50-piece box, but your Microsidd listing is specifically a pack of 10.

11. What is the balloon used for?

Once correct placement is established, the balloon is inflated according to the prescribed/manufacturer-specified volume to help retain the catheter within the bladder.

12. What is the balloon capacity of a 16 FR Foley catheter?

Your current page gives a 30–50 ml range for 16–24 FR variants. For actual use, customers and clinicians should follow the balloon capacity printed on the exact individual catheter packaging, rather than treating a general size-range table as an inflation instruction.

13. Can it connect to a urine collection bag?

Yes. Romsons specifically describes its drainage funnel as designed to grip a tapered urine-bag connector.

14. What is the difference between 14 FR and 16 FR?

The external diameter:

14 FR ≈ 4.67 mm
16 FR ≈ 5.33 mm

Which size is appropriate is a clinical decision.

15. Can I choose 16 FR simply because it drains faster?

No. Catheter size should be selected according to the patient's clinical requirements and professional guidance.

16. Can a Foley catheter be used at home?

An indwelling catheter may be managed in a home-care setting when medically indicated, but patients/caregivers should receive appropriate professional instructions on catheter and drainage-system care.

17. Can I insert a Foley catheter myself?

Foley catheterisation is an invasive procedure. Insertion should be performed or specifically directed by an appropriately trained healthcare professional using appropriate aseptic technique.

18. Can Romsons Foley Catheter be reused?

No. A sterile single-use catheter should not be washed, resterilised or reused.

19. What should be done if urine suddenly stops draining?

Check only for obvious external problems such as tubing being kinked, according to the care instructions you have been given. Do not attempt invasive manipulation. Contact the healthcare professional managing the catheter if drainage unexpectedly stops.

20. Where can I buy Romsons Foley Catheter 16 FR online in India?

The Romsons Foley Trac 16 FR pack of 10 can be ordered from Microsidd.com – Foley Catheter 16 FR Pack of 10, subject to stock and delivery serviceability.

Why Buy Romsons Foley Catheter 16 FR from Microsidd.com?

About Microsidd India

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No Return / No Exchange Policy

This product is non-returnable and non-exchangeable.

Please verify the Romsons brand, Foley Trac product type, 2-way configuration, 16 FR/FG size, pack quantity of 10 and intended clinical requirement before placing your order. The catheter size and type should be selected according to the prescribing or treating healthcare professional's instructions.

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Medical & Catheter Safety Disclaimer

The Romsons Foley Catheter 16 FR is an invasive medical device intended for appropriately indicated urinary catheterisation. Catheter selection, insertion, balloon inflation, maintenance and removal should follow professional medical guidance and appropriate aseptic protocols.

Do not inflate the retention balloon until correct catheter placement has been established. Follow the balloon capacity printed on the exact product packaging.

Seek professional medical attention for problems such as significant pain, bleeding, fever, unexpected reduction or absence of urine drainage, persistent leakage around the catheter, lower abdominal discomfort or other concerning symptoms.