Hollister Apogee Plus Touch Free Red Rubber Closed Intermittent Catheter

SKU: B12R (12Fr) | 14Fr | 16Fr  |  16" Male  |  Straight Tip  |  Closed System  |  Pre-Lubricated  |  Touch-Free Protective Tip  |  1500mL Collection Bag  |  Prescription Required  |  FSA Eligible

⚠ Latex Notice: Product literature for this item uses the term "Red Rubber Latex" to describe the catheter tip while also displaying a latex-free designation. Patients with latex allergy or sensitivity should contact their prescribing clinician and confirm latex content directly with Hollister before ordering. Call our team at 1-866-218-0902 for assistance.

A pre-lubricated closed-system male intermittent catheter offering the familiar feel and handling characteristics of traditional red rubber in a modern touch-free, closed-system design. The touch-free protective tip shields the first 15mm of the catheter insertion end from bacteria before entry. Urine drains directly into an integrated 1500mL collection bag — no toilet access required during catheterization. Side-loaded design reduces the risk of urine backflow into the catheter from the bag. Protective hygiene cap covers the introducer tip after use to contain leakage during disposal. 16" male, straight tip. Prescription required. 100/pack.

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French size is prescribed. Patients with latex sensitivity must verify latex content before ordering — see FAQ below. Questions? 1-866-218-0902

Key Features

• Red rubber-style construction — material with the familiar feel and handling of traditional red rubber catheters; verify latex content with manufacturer if latex sensitivity is a concern
• Touch-free protective tip — shields the first 15mm of the catheter insertion end from bacteria during handling before insertion
• Pre-lubricated gel — water-based lubrication applied to catheter at manufacture; no separate lubricant required
• Closed system — urine drains directly from bladder into sealed 1500mL collection bag; no toilet access required during catheterization
• Side-loaded catheter design — reduces risk of urine backflow from the collection bag into the catheter
• Integrated 1500mL collection bag with tear strip — high capacity; empties cleanly into toilet or urinal for disposal
• Protective hygiene cap — covers the introducer tip after use; prevents leakage during transport and disposal
• Smooth polished eyelets — gentle on urethral tissue during insertion and withdrawal
• Straight tip — for uncomplicated urethral anatomy
• 16" (40cm) male length
• Single-use — do not reuse any component
• Prescription required | FSA eligible

Clinical FAQs

The product is called "Red Rubber" — does this catheter contain natural rubber latex?

This is the most important question to answer before ordering. The product literature available from the retailer source simultaneously uses the term "Red Rubber Latex" to describe the catheter tip material and displays a latex-free product badge — a direct contradiction that cannot be resolved from the product listing alone. "Red rubber" has historically referred to natural rubber latex catheters with characteristic red coloring. However, modern catheter manufacturers have also produced red-colored, latex-free materials designed to replicate the feel of traditional red rubber for patients accustomed to that texture. It is not possible to determine from the HPFY listing whether this product is a true natural rubber latex catheter or a latex-free red-colored alternative. Any patient with a latex allergy, latex sensitivity, or elevated latex sensitization risk (including patients with spina bifida or history of multiple surgeries) must contact their prescribing clinician and verify directly with Hollister before ordering. Our team can also assist at 1-866-218-0902.

How does this differ from the Hollister Apogee Plus Coudé Closed Kit (B12CB)?

Both are Hollister Apogee Plus closed-system catheters with integrated 1500mL collection bags and touch-free protective tips. The Apogee Plus Coudé Closed Kit (B12CB, B14CB, B16CB) is a full supply kit — it includes gloves, an underpad drape, PVP antiseptic swab sticks, and gauze alongside the catheter and bag. This Red Rubber version (B12R, B14R, B16R) is a catheter-and-bag unit only: the catheter, integrated bag, and protective hygiene cap — no additional supply kit items included. The tip type also differs: the Coudé Closed Kit has a coudé tip for navigating prostatic obstruction; this Red Rubber version has a straight tip for uncomplicated anatomy. The material differs as well — the Coudé kit uses standard Apogee Plus catheter construction; this version uses a red rubber-style material. If a patient requires strict infection-control technique with antiseptic preparation supplies included in the kit, the Coudé Closed Kit (with its PVP swabs and gloves) is the more appropriate option.

What is the touch-free protective tip and how is it used?

The touch-free protective tip is a sleeve that covers the first 15mm of the catheter insertion end before and during initial insertion. When the blue cap is removed and the catheter begins advancing through the protective tip into the urethra, the sleeve provides a bacteria-barrier layer over the insertion portion during the critical first moments of urethral entry — preventing skin-surface bacteria from contacting the catheter before it clears the urethral opening. To use correctly: remove the blue protective cap, then advance the catheter through the protective tip as you insert — do not advance the catheter past the end of the protective tip before insertion begins. This maintains the sleeve's protective coverage at the point of entry. After catheterization, replace the hygiene cap over the introducer tip before transporting the used kit for disposal.

What is side-loading and why does it reduce backflow risk?

In a standard closed-system catheter, the catheter connects to the collection bag at the catheter's funnel end. If the bag is positioned below the catheter outlet — as often happens when a seated or reclining patient holds the bag — gravity can allow urine already in the bag to flow back up into the catheter toward the bladder. This backflow is a contamination pathway. Side-loading routes the catheter's drainage connection to the side of the bag rather than the bottom center, repositioning the drainage junction in a way that reduces the opportunity for backflow under typical use conditions. It is a passive engineering feature that adds a layer of contamination protection without requiring the user to do anything differently.

Is a separate lubricant required with this catheter?

No. This catheter is pre-lubricated with water-based gel at manufacture — it is ready to use directly from the package without applying separate lubricant. The pre-lubricated gel reduces insertion friction throughout the catheterization. Do not apply additional lubricant to a pre-lubricated gel catheter unless specifically directed by your clinician; excess lubrication is generally unnecessary and does not improve outcomes. If the product is natural rubber latex (pending verification — see the latex FAQ above), do not apply petroleum-based lubricants regardless of pre-lubrication, as petroleum products degrade latex.

Who benefits most from this closed-system format over a standard open catheter?

The closed-system format is most beneficial for patients who regularly catheterize away from a toilet — in a vehicle, at work, in public settings, during travel, or in bed — since urine drains into the sealed bag rather than requiring immediate access to a toilet or receptacle. Patients who prefer the familiar feel of red rubber-style catheter material but also want the infection-control and access advantages of a closed system represent the core user for this specific product. For patients who catheterize exclusively at home with convenient toilet access and no strong material preference, a standard open catheter remains appropriate and is less expensive per catheterization. The closed system's 1500mL bag is high-capacity and more than sufficient for a typical single catheterization volume.

Questions about latex verification, closed system catheter selection, or red rubber alternatives? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902