Features of Hollister Everyday Male External Catheter
- Help drain urine freely: Double-row convolutions (1) are designed to resist kinking and twisting
- Stay in place: Skin-friendly adhesive (2) helps maximize wear time and helps prevent accidental detachment
- Fit most leg and night drainage bags: The tapered tip (3) helps ensure a secure connection
- Help protect skin: The inner flap (4) of the Extended Wear external catheter helps prevent urine backflow which can irritate the skin
- Easy to apply: The application collar (5) helps make it easy to place the catheter over the glans
- Easy to wear: Non-irritating latex (6) is soft and comfortable and can be crimped for a custom fit
- Easy to remove: Gentle adhesive keeps the catheter in place yet allows for easy removal
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Tips to use Hollister Everyday Condom Catheter?
- Be sure to have good visualization and access to the area
- Wash, rinse, and thoroughly dry the penis. Do not use lotions, powders, or emollients on the skin. Trim hair as needed
- Place your thumb and forefinger in the finger cuts on the application collar and pinch the catheter closed (Fig. 1 and 2)
- Position the external catheter on the penis so that the inter flap touches the glans, taking care not to position the entire glans through the inner flap. Then, unroll the catheter onto the penis in a drawing motion toward the base
- Do not force the plastic collar onto the penis. Remove and discard the application collar after the catheter is in place (Fig. 3)
- Pinch any excess latex material for a custom fit along the shaft. Do not attempt to reposition the catheter. (Fig. 4)
- Connect to a bedside collector or a leg bag
- Secure the tubing leading to either a leg bag or gravity drainage bag to the individual’s thigh to prevent unnecessary tugging on the catheter
- Position the tubing for the leg bag or gravity drainage bag below the level of the bladder
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Caution:
- Hollister Everyday Male External Catheter contains natural rubber latex, which may cause an allergic reaction.
- Do not use on irritated or compromised skin. Do not use it if an allergic reaction occurs.
- Before using the Everyday Wear Male External Catheter, read the entire product Instructions for Use that accompany the product.
Hollister Everyday External Condom Catheter User Guide
Hollister Male External Catheter FAQ
How long do these catheters stay on?
A variety of factors such as application technique, individual anatomy and condition of the skin may influence wear time. With proper application, the user can expect up to 24-hours wear time.
Is sizing important in selecting the right external catheter?
Yes. The Hollister sizing guide is available to help in proper catheter size selection. If the patient is between sizes, select the larger of the two sizes, apply the catheter, and crimp the excess latex material on the shaft so the urine does not channel beneath the catheter and cause leakage.
How should I clean the bedside collector or leg bag used with an external catheter?
There are several commercially available products to clean urine collection devices. The Hollister m9 cleaner/decrystallizer is one such product. The m9 cleaner/decrystallizer is odorless, pH balanced, and comes with its own mixing bottle with a tapered tip to fit inside most tubing. A bleach solution is not recommended.
What is the best way to remove the external catheter?
Gently roll the catheter off the skin. A warm, wet washcloth, held over the catheter for approximately 30 seconds may help weaken the adhesive for easier removal in some cases. Adhesive remover wipes may also be helpful.
Can a protective barrier wipe (such as Hollister skin gel protective dressing wipes) be used on the skin?
Not initially recommended, but the barrier may be helpful if the skin is fragile.
Can external catheters be used on an uncircumcised penis?
Yes. Apply the catheter with the foreskin in its natural position
Hollister Condom Catheter Specifications
Particular |
Specification |
Catheter Material |
Latex |
Catheter Size |
22-25mm,26-30mm,31-35mm,36-39mm |
Adhesive Type
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Self-Adhesive
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