1. Material: latex is a natural rubber, while silicone is a polymer organic material.
2. Quality: the quality of latex catheters is relatively poor, the incidence of catheter-related adverse events may be higher, the main problem is reflected in the catheter balloon abnormality, long time wear catheter corrosion and so on. The quality of silicone catheters is relatively good, most of which are imported, have good flexibility and biocompatibility, and are not prone to substandard products.
3. Price: the price of latex catheters is relatively low, most of a few dollars a piece. The price of silicone catheters is relatively high, more hundreds of dollars or more expensive.