Coloplast Self-Cath Male Intermittent Catheter - Straight Tip
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Coloplast Self-Cath Male Straight Tip Intermittent Catheter — Curved Packaging
SKUs: 460 | 450 | 16" Male Length | Straight Tip | Siliconized PVC | Curved Packaging | Prescription Required | FSA Eligible | Latex Free
The Coloplast Self-Cath Male Straight Tip in curved packaging — the same proven siliconized PVC construction, fire-polished eyelets, and 16" male length as the standard Self-Cath male line, packaged in a curved format that stores the catheter in a coiled profile for more compact, discreet carry. Available in 12Fr and 14Fr. Sold in 50/pack. Prescription required.
Order by Part Number
| Part Number (SKU) | French Size | Color Code | Quantity Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 12 Fr | ⚪ White | Each | 50/Pack |
| 450 | 14 Fr | 🟢 Green | Each | 50/Pack |
If you require a French size outside 12Fr or 14Fr, see the standard Self-Cath Male (SKUs 408–418), which offers 8Fr through 18Fr in straight packaging. French size is prescribed. Questions? 1-866-218-0902
Key Features
- Curved packaging — catheter is stored in a coiled, curved profile for a more compact footprint; easier to carry in a bag, case, or pocket than a standard straight-packaged catheter
- Siliconized surface — reduces insertion friction; generally does not require separate lubricant for most users
- Fire-polished eyelets — smooth, rounded drainage openings that minimize urethral trauma during insertion and withdrawal
- Straight tip — for uncomplicated urethral anatomy
- Flexible medical-grade PVC
- 16" (40cm) male length
- Color-coded funnel: White (12Fr), Green (14Fr)
- Funnel end for drainage into toilet or collection container
- Available in 12Fr and 14Fr only — for the full 8Fr–18Fr range, see SKUs 408–418
- Sold in 50/pack — larger pack count than the 408-series 30/pack
- Single-use disposable — do not reuse
- Prescription required | FSA eligible | Latex free
Clinical FAQs
What is curved packaging and what practical difference does it make?
A standard intermittent catheter is packaged straight — the full 16" length of the catheter lies flat in a long, narrow wrapper. Curved packaging stores the catheter in a coiled or curved configuration inside a shorter, more compact package. The physical footprint of a curved-packaged catheter is meaningfully smaller than a straight-packaged one, making it easier to slip into a pants pocket, jacket pocket, bag, or catheter carry case without the length of the package being obvious or awkward. For patients who catheterize in public, at work, or while traveling, the curved packaging format provides a degree of discretion that straight packaging does not. The catheter itself is identical — same length, same material, same insertion process. Only the packaging format differs.
How does this product differ from the standard Coloplast Self-Cath Male (SKUs 408–418)?
The catheter construction is the same: 16" male, siliconized PVC, fire-polished eyelets, straight tip, funnel end, latex free. The differences are in packaging and available sizes. This curved-packaging version is available in 12Fr and 14Fr only (SKUs 460 and 450), sold in 50/pack. The standard Self-Cath Male (SKU 408–418) comes in straight packaging, is available in six Fr sizes from 8Fr to 18Fr, and is sold in 30/pack or individually. If your prescription is 12Fr or 14Fr and portability is important to you, the curved packaging format offers a practical carry advantage. If you require a size outside 12Fr or 14Fr, or prefer a larger French-size range on hand, order the standard 408-series instead.
Does curved packaging affect the catheter or require any different insertion technique?
No. The catheter inside curved packaging is the same product as the straight-packaged version — the curve is in the packaging only, not in the catheter itself. Once removed from the packaging, the catheter straightens and is inserted using the same standard clean-technique intermittent catheterization process. The siliconized surface requires the same lubrication considerations (usually none, or water-based jelly if desired), and the fire-polished eyelets perform identically. There is no additional step or modified technique required due to the curved packaging format.
Why are only 12Fr and 14Fr available in this curved-packaging format?
The 12Fr and 14Fr sizes represent the two most commonly prescribed French sizes for adult male intermittent catheterization. Offering the curved-packaging format in these two sizes covers the majority of male catheter users while keeping the product line manageable. Patients prescribed 8Fr, 10Fr, 16Fr, or 18Fr — less common but clinically appropriate in specific cases — are directed to the standard straight-packaged Self-Cath Male line (SKUs 408–418), which covers the full 8Fr–18Fr range. Never adjust your French size to fit available packaging configurations; order the size your clinician prescribed.
This is sold in 50/pack rather than 30/pack — does that affect insurance coverage or monthly supply orders?
Medicare and most insurance plans that cover intermittent catheters typically authorize up to 200 catheters per month for daily users (approximately 4–6 per day). Whether you order 30/pack or 50/pack, the total monthly quantity authorized remains the same — the pack size determines how many packs you receive per order, not the total quantity covered. A 50/pack format means fewer packages per monthly order. Some patients find larger pack counts convenient for storage; others prefer smaller packs for easier storage or rotation. Confirm your coverage details and authorized monthly quantity with your insurance or our team at 1-866-218-0902 before placing your first supply order.
Questions about curved vs. straight packaging, French size selection, or monthly supply orders? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902
