Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft - 16"
Type: Intermittent
Tip: Soft Straight Tip
Lubrication: No
Material: PVC
Size: 16Fr
Length: 16"
Apogee® Intermittent Catheter, non-lubricated, sterile packaging designed to be used once and then discarded. Made of medical-grade PVC, off-set polished eyelets to maximize the flow of urine. Catheter eyelets provide maximum comfort on insertion and removal, and help to minimize trauma to the urethra.
- Smooth eyelets.
- Designed for comfort.
- Not made with Natural Rubber Latex
| Unit of Measure | Contents | Sold By |
| Each (EA) | 1 Each | 1 Total (1 Each) |
| Box (BX) | 30 Each | 30 Total (1 Box of 30 Each) |
Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft - 16" Buyer’s Guide
The Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter is a soft and flexible catheter designed for intermittent catheterization. The 16" length offers ample reach, and the soft material ensures comfort during use.
Apogee 16” Soft Intermittent Catheter Comfort
The Hollister Apogee Essentials Catheter’s soft design ensures a comfortable experience for users, reducing discomfort during intermittent catheterization.
Hollister Apogee IC 16" Length for Easy Use
The Soft Intermittent Catheter’s 16" length provides sufficient reach for users, allowing for easy and effective catheterization.
Ease of Insertion
The Hollister Apogee Essentials Intermittent Catheter’s smooth surface ensures easy insertion, reducing the risk of injury or discomfort during use.
Ready-to-Use Packaging
Each Intermittent Catheter is pre-lubricated and ready to use, making the process quick and efficient for users.
Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft - 16" Design
The 16” Intermittent Catheter is disposable, promoting hygiene and ensuring easy clean-up after use.
Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft - 16" Review
The Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter is a soft and comfortable solution for intermittent catheterization. Its convenient design, hygiene features, and affordability make it an excellent choice for users.
Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft 16 Buyer’s Guide
The Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft 16 is a medical supply device engineered for reliable and safe urinary bladder drainage. Designed for single-use application, this straight-tip catheter provides a streamlined solution for individuals managing urinary retention, neurogenic bladder, or spinal cord injuries. The combination of medical-grade materials and polished drainage features ensures an optimal balance of user comfort and efficient fluid evacuation during daily self-catheterization routines.
Hollister Medical-Grade PVC Material Composition
This urological product is manufactured by Hollister, utilizing a specialized medical-grade polyvinyl chloride material that delivers specific performance advantages. The soft plastic formula provides a higher degree of structural flexibility than standard firm variants, making it gentler against sensitive urethral tissues. This optimal material consistency ensures that the tube can easily adapt to natural anatomical curves during deployment, providing an easier path of travel without sacrificing the structural integrity required to prevent kinking.
Apogee Polished Eyelet Geometry for Trauma Reduction
A key structural component of the Apogee line is the advanced design of the drainage eyelets located near the insertion tip. These two drainage holes feature an offset configuration and are polished to a completely smooth edge. By eliminating microscopic burrs or sharp borders common in lower-grade urological supplies, the polished eyelets minimize friction and mechanical irritation along the urethral lining during both insertion and withdrawal. This meticulous fabrication technique maximizes the flow rate of urine while safeguarding delicate internal anatomy from micro-trauma.
Intermittent Bladder Management and Sterile Safety
Engineered strictly for intermittent use, this device supports a healthy bladder routine by allowing regular drainage intervals throughout the day without the complications of a permanent indwelling setup. Each individual piece is housed within secure, sterile packaging designed to maintain a contamination-free barrier until the exact moment of operation. This non-lubricated configuration allows individuals or clinical caregivers to choose their preferred sterile personal lubricant to match specific physical requirements and comfort tolerances.
Catheter Flexible Funnel Handling System
The handling portion of the catheter features an integrated flexible funnel that improves general manipulation and control. The funnel component is molded with an enhanced grip texture that allows for a firm hold during preparation and positioning, which is particularly beneficial for individuals with limited finger dexterity or hand strength. Additionally, the universal funnel attachment provides a secure connection point that easily links to standard drainage collection bags or allows for direct disposal into a toilet.
Essentials Line Value and Latex-Free Accessibility
As a core member of the Essentials line of medical products, this device focuses on delivering premium clinical features at an accessible and budget-conscious price point for long-term users. The entire construction is completely free of natural rubber latex, eliminating the risk of allergic reactions or hypersensitivity for both patient populations and healthcare providers. This careful material selection ensures that the supply can be safely integrated into standard home care or hospital protocols for broad user populations.
Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft 16 Review
The Hollister Apogee Essentials Apogee IC Intermittent Catheter Soft 16 provides an effective, reliable, and user-friendly solution for routine urological care. By uniting a flexible medical PVC body with smooth polished drainage openings and an enhanced grip funnel, it successfully reduces physical discomfort and simplifies daily fluid management. Its sterile single-use packaging, latex-free construction, and cost-effective design make this catheter a trusted option for maintaining bladder health and user independence.
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