Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
This is a box of Hollister Apogee Intermittent Catheters (model 1061). Each item is a sterile, single‑use, non‑lubricated PVC catheter intended for intermittent urinary drainage. It is commonly used by patients and healthcare professionals who require routine intermittent catheterisation and prefer a soft, straight‑tip PVC catheter.
Specifications
- Size: 14 French (14 Fr).
- Length: 16 inches (40 cm).
- Tip: Soft, straight tip (stock number 1061 is the soft straight variant).
- Material: Medical‑grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC); product is non‑lubricated and not made with natural rubber latex.
- Packaging: Sold 30 per outer box; individual sterile pouch for each catheter and transparent packaging is used to aid viewing.
What is included
- Box containing 30 individually sterile‑packaged Apogee intermittent catheters, model 1061.
- No additional accessories such as gloves, drainage bags, or lubricant sachets are included unless explicitly listed by the seller.
Condition and packaging
- New, manufacturer packaged (30 per box). The manufacturer product information lists this variant as supplied in transparent individual packaging for ease of viewing.
- The product is labeled Rx/‘Prescription Only’ by the manufacturer; sellers may require a prescription or professional account to order.
Usage notes
- Single‑use only. Discard after use according to clinical guidelines and local regulations.
- Non‑lubricated: a separate sterile lubricant may be required if your protocol requires lubrication.
- Store in a cool, dry place per manufacturer’s instructions.
Limitations and incompatibilities
- Not lubricated and not hydrophilic; do not assume it has a hydrophilic coating or integrated lubrication.
- This is the straight soft‑tip variant (1061); other Apogee variants differ by firmness, tip shape (coudé) or packaging quantity — check size/stock number before purchase.
Regulatory / ordering notes
- Manufacturer marks Apogee intermittent catheters as Rx / Prescription Only. Follow local regulations and seller requirements for prescription documentation.
Warnings
- If you need a lubricated or hydrophilic catheter, or a coudé (curved) tip, this straight, non‑lubricated model is not suitable.
