Hollister Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter - Straight Tip

Hollister Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter – Straight Tip is simple-to-use catheter designed to provide smooth insertion for those seeking a more comfortable catheterization experience. This catheter is designed to be well lubricated and easy to use.

Key features of Apogee HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter:

• Hydrophilic coating 
• Sliding sleeve 
• Burstable sterile water pack
• Latex-free

Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Features

• Hydrophilic coating is designed to be a well-lubricated surface when activated with water
• Sliding sleeve can be held to help avoid touching the catheter
• Burstable sterile water pack and other packaging features are designed for convenience
• Enhanced grip of the flexible funnel helps promote easier handling. 
• Hollister Apogee Essentials Straight Tip Intermittent Catheter allows more control
• Adhesive tab to attach catheter to a vertical surface, allowing hands-free catheterization

Hollister Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Instruction Manual

Hollister Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Instruction Manual

Hollister Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Instruction Manual

Hollister Apogee Essentials HC Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Instruction Manual

More On Hollister Apogee HC Hydrophilic Intermittent 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 a Catheter?

		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.

Application Instructions For Female:

		1. Wash hands with mild soap and water. Apply lubrication to catheter on the end with drainage eyelets.
		2. With one hand, spread the labia. Wash the area around the urethral opening above the vagina thoroughly with soap and water, or a towelette.
		3. With your other hand ensure the catheter funnel, or open end, is directed into the toilet or collection receptacle. Insert the Hollister Intermittent Catheter into the urethral opening.
		4. When urine drainage is complete, slowly remove the catheter and discard properly. Wash hands.

Application Instructions 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:

• Please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product if any of the following conditions are present:
  - Severed urethra
  - Unexplained urethral bleeding
  - Pronounced stricture
  - False passage
  - Urethritis
  – inflammation of the urethra
  - Prostatitis – inflammation of the prostate gland
  - Epididymitis – inflammation of the epididymis (testicle tube) 
• 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.