Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Intermittent Catheter - Soft Straight Tip

What to buy with Hollister Apogee Essentials IC Straight Tip Catheter?

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

How to use Apogee Essentials IC Uncoated Condom 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 Apogee Essentials IC Soft Straight Tip Uncoated Intermittent 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.

Instructions to use Hollister Apogee IC 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:

• Because catheterization frequency varies by person, the recommended frequency of your catheterization should be provided by your healthcare practitioner
• 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

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

Hollister Apogee IC User Manuals

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

Apogee IC Intermittent Intermittent Male Catheter Specifications

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