Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Intermittent Catheter - Soft Straight Tip

Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Intermittent Catheter Features

• Flexible funnel has enhanced soft grip that helps promote easier handling
• Guide notch on funnel indicates tip position
• Designed for comfort
• Made of medical-grade PVC
• Ultra-smooth eyelets
• Non-lubricated intermittent catheter
• Single-use uncoated catheter
• Comes with 16 inches length
• Not made with natural rubber latex
• Available with sterility feature

What to buy with Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Intermittent Catheter?

• E-Z Lubricating Jelly With Flip-Top Tube
• Flexible Inspection Mirror
• Graham-Field Tube/Catheter Clamp

How to use Apogee Essentials IC Soft Straight Tip Catheter?

Self-Intermittent Catheterization (SIC):

When the bladder does not empty on its own, SIC may be recommended. It involves using a catheter to drain urine from your bladder via the urethra. Urine should be expelled on a regular basis throughout the day to keep the body healthy.

How to Lubricate Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Uncoated Catheter - Soft Straight Tip?

		Tear off top of lubricant packet (or open tube of lubricant) and apply lubricant to the tip and along the length of the catheter. Take care not to touch tip of catheter. OR
		Tear off each end of the lubricant packet, insert catheter through the packet, and slide back and forth.

How to use Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Straight Tipped Catheter for Male?

		1. Wash hands with mild soap and water. Apply lubrication to catheter on the end with drainage eyelets.
		2. Pull back foreskin, if present, and clean urethral opening and then the glans of the penis with soap and water, or a towelette.
		3. With one hand, hold your penis upward. Ensure the funnel, or open end, is directed into a collection receptacle or toilet. Insert the catheter into the urethral opening.
		4. When urine drainage is complete, slowly remove the catheter and discard properly. Wash hands.

Precautions to take while using Intermittent Catheter

• Self-catheterization should follow the plan of care and advice given by your healthcare practitioner and be carried out only in accordance with the instructions for use provided
• Because catheterization frequency varies by person, the recommended frequency of your catheterization should be provided by your healthcare practitioner

Warnings:

• To help reduce the potential for infection and/or other complications, do not reuse
• If discomfort or any sign of trauma occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult your healthcare practitioner

Apogee IC User Manuals

• Apogee IC Soft Catheter Application Instructions for Boys
• Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Intermittent Catheter Instructions for Girls
• Apogee Essentials IC Catheter Instructions for Men
• Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Uncoated Intermittent Catheter Instructions for Women