Foley Catheter Length

I have been using Medline latex Foleys for several years now. The last few that I have received however have been shorter in length than previous caths with the same part number. It appears that the caths are now made in China vs Malaysia as they have been in the past. I actually noticed the difference in length during an erection (comes with the territory, right?), as the bifurcation was pulled into my meatus, whereas previously I had a bit of the catheter tube protruding ahead of the bifurcation. Has anyone else noticed differences in Foley catheter lengths among and between brands? What should I expect?

They definitely vary between brands. I wonder if the synthetic (like silicone) ones vary less because price isn't the main buying driver?

Ive noticed a difference with one silicone catheter, I think is was made by Rochester Medical but I cant remember.. It was a solid inch shorter that every other foley I've used

I prefer the rusch brand but i do wish they were longer

Yup ive seen various different lengths not to mention i think some brands will send you different sizes if its requested as i have the same problem as you soultaker and have to wear caths 24/7..so it makes it impossible to use any sort of bag so ive just gone to using diapers with my cath now

Medline catheters seem short, Silastic cathers seem longer than usual.

I've noticed that some brands which used to be adequate for length are shorter and with an erection, the bifurcated tubing is pulled deep within my urethra. I purchased 50 22-fr catheters from Unique Medical Toys and pund hat even inserting them all the way to the bifurcation, they still had not penetrated the bladder, causing me to stop rather than to risk pushing 33-cc of sterile water into the balloon while it was still in my urethra.

I hurt even thinking about it.

Rusch brand are the best that I have used.