Coloplast SpeediCath Compact Set Male Intermittent Catheter
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Coloplast SpeediCath Compact Set Male Intermittent Catheter
SKU: 28422 | 12Fr | Pre-Hydrated Hydrophilic | Integrated 750mL Collection Bag | Non-Touch Grip Handle | Compact Design | Prescription Required | FSA Eligible | Latex Free
A pre-hydrated hydrophilic closed-system male intermittent catheter designed for discreet, hygienic catheterization anywhere — no toilet access, no water activation, and no direct catheter contact required. The hydrophilic coating is fully activated the moment the packaging is opened. The non-touch grip handle allows hygienic insertion while keeping fingers off the catheter body. Urine drains directly into an integrated 750mL collection bag. Compact enough to carry in a pocket, briefcase, or bag. Polyurethane construction. Straight tip. 12Fr. Prescription required. FSA eligible. Sold individually, 20/pack, or 60/case.
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| Part Number (SKU) | French Size | Quantity Options |
|---|---|---|
| 28422 | 12 Fr | Each | 20/Pack | 60/Case |
Prescription required. Questions about additional French sizes or the SpeediCath line? 1-866-218-0902
What's Included
- 1 SpeediCath Compact hydrophilic catheter — pre-hydrated, straight tip, 12Fr, polyurethane
- 1 integrated 750mL collection bag — directly attached to the catheter; no toilet required during catheterization
- Non-touch grip handle — built into the compact design; allows hygienic insertion without touching the catheter
- Twist-off cover — opens with a simple twist; no scissors, no tear strips, no soaking required
Key Features
- Pre-hydrated hydrophilic coating — fully lubricated before opening; no water or activation step required; insert immediately upon opening
- Hydrophilic coating extends to the polished eyelets — smooth, low-friction surface throughout the full insertion and withdrawal path
- Non-touch grip handle — hygienic insertion; fingers contact the handle only, not the catheter surface
- Integrated 750mL collection bag — closed-system drainage directly from bladder to bag; no toilet access needed during catheterization
- Compact pocket-sized form factor — discreet; designed to be carried and used anywhere
- Twist-off cover — simple single-step opening; instantly ready to use
- Polyurethane catheter material — soft and flexible
- Straight tip — for uncomplicated urethral anatomy
- Polished eyelets — gentle on urethral tissue
- Single-use — do not reuse any component
- Prescription required | FSA eligible | Latex free
Clinical FAQs
What does "pre-hydrated" mean, and how is it different from a water-activated hydrophilic catheter?
Hydrophilic catheters rely on a water-absorbing polymer coating that, when exposed to water, swells into a slippery, low-friction surface for insertion. Most hydrophilic catheters are water-activated: the user adds sterile water to the packaging or dips the catheter in water before use, waits briefly for the coating to activate, then inserts. A pre-hydrated hydrophilic catheter — like the SpeediCath Compact Set — arrives with the coating already fully saturated in solution inside the sealed packaging. When the packaging is opened, the catheter is immediately ready for insertion with no water-addition step, no waiting, and no handling of a water packet. For users who catheterize frequently in varied environments — at work, in transit, in restaurants, in vehicles — eliminating the water-activation step meaningfully simplifies and speeds up the process.
How does the non-touch grip handle work and why does it matter for infection control?
The SpeediCath Compact Set is designed so the user grips a rigid handle integrated into the compact housing — not the catheter itself. The catheter advances from the housing as the user guides it into the urethra, with the grip handle remaining outside the body throughout insertion. This means fingers never contact the catheter's insertion surface at any point during use. Reducing direct hand-to-catheter contact is clinically significant because skin bacteria on the user's hands and around the urethral opening are a primary source of contamination in catheter-associated urinary tract infections. The non-touch design does not replace hand hygiene — hands should be washed before each catheterization — but it adds an additional barrier against bacterial transfer from fingers to the catheter surface during the insertion step.
What is the 750mL collection bag and how is it used?
The 750mL collection bag is permanently attached to the drainage end of the catheter inside the compact housing. As the catheter drains the bladder, urine flows directly into the sealed bag — the same closed-system principle as the Hollister Apogee Plus kit, but in a much more compact, pocket-sized format. The bag holds up to 750mL, well above a typical single-catheterization volume. After catheterization is complete, the bag is emptied by tearing off a tap in the corner and draining into a toilet. The used catheter can be slid back into the housing and the cover replaced, making the entire used kit discreet and easy to wrap and dispose of in a standard waste bin. This design means the entire catheterization can be performed without a toilet — in a car, at a desk, on a plane — with the bag serving as the only required receptacle.
How does this compare to the Hollister Apogee Plus Coudé Closed Kit also available on our site?
Both are closed-system kits with integrated collection bags. The key differences are design philosophy and included supplies. The Hollister Apogee Plus kit is a full clinical-supply kit — it includes gloves, an underpad drape, PVP antiseptic swabs, and gauze alongside the catheter and 1500mL bag, designed for patients using strict infection-control technique. The SpeediCath Compact Set is a minimal, ultra-compact design — just the pre-hydrated catheter and 750mL bag in a pocket-sized housing — designed for discretion and ease of use in daily active life. The Hollister kit has a 1500mL bag (double the SpeediCath's 750mL); the SpeediCath is far more compact and portable. The Hollister kit uses a pre-lubricated gel catheter and is available in a coudé tip; the SpeediCath Compact Set uses a pre-hydrated hydrophilic coating and is straight tip only in this configuration. Neither is universally superior — the right choice depends on the patient's lifestyle, infection history, and catheterization setting.
What is polyurethane and how does it differ from the PVC used in most catheters?
Polyurethane is a polymer material that is softer and more flexible than standard medical-grade PVC at comparable wall thicknesses, while maintaining good tensile strength. In catheter applications, polyurethane allows for a thinner, more pliable catheter wall — contributing to the SpeediCath Compact's slim, discreet profile. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is the material used in the Coloplast Self-Cath family and most conventional intermittent catheters — a reliable, well-established catheter material available in a range of firmness levels. Polyurethane catheters are latex-free. Patients transitioning from a PVC catheter to the SpeediCath Compact Set may notice a different feel during insertion due to the material difference as well as the hydrophilic coating; both are appropriate for routine intermittent catheterization.
Who benefits most from the SpeediCath Compact Set over a standard open catheter?
This product is specifically designed for active users who value discretion, convenience, and speed. It is particularly well suited for patients who catheterize regularly at work, school, or in public settings where bathroom access for a full catheterization routine is inconvenient or unavailable; patients who travel frequently and need a reliable, portable system; patients who have experienced discomfort or recurrent UTIs with uncoated catheters and benefit from a fully lubricated hydrophilic insertion surface without the water-activation step; and patients who prefer a hygienic, no-touch approach as part of their routine. For patients who primarily catheterize at home with easy bathroom access and no strong preference for hydrophilic coating, a standard siliconized open catheter remains appropriate and is considerably less expensive per catheterization.
Questions about the SpeediCath line, hydrophilic catheter options, or monthly supply coverage? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902
