Hollister Vapro Standard Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Male 16FR 16" 30/Bx

Why Choose Hollister VaPro Standard Hydrophilic Male Intermittent Catheter 16Fr 16"

Hydrophilic catheters and uncoated PVC catheters both provide intermittent catheterisation — the clinical difference is urethral friction. Hydrophilic coating absorbs and binds water to the catheter surface, creating a slippery gel layer with a coefficient of friction significantly lower than lubricated PVC. This reduced friction matters most at 16Fr — a larger calibre where PVC's surface friction against the urethral mucosa is more pronounced than at 14Fr and below — and in male catheterisation, where the longer urethra and greater insertion distance create more cumulative friction opportunity than female catheterisation. Studies comparing hydrophilic to uncoated intermittent catheters in long-term users consistently show lower symptomatic UTI rates and lower urethral trauma with hydrophilic formats, which is the clinical evidence base that drives the shift toward hydrophilic as the recommended standard for regular intermittent catheterisation users. VaPro Standard's ready-to-use format is pre-activated — no water addition or pre-soaking required — removing a preparation step that creates variability in hydrophilic coating activation. 30 per box supports 2–3 weeks of 2–4 daily catheterisations. Confirm touch-free sleeve availability and sterility by exact SKU.

Key Features

✔ Hydrophilic coating for reduced urethral friction at 16Fr male catheter calibre

✔ Ready-to-use pre-activated format — no water addition or soaking required

✔ Male configuration — 16-inch length for standard male catheterisation

✔ 16Fr larger male intermittent catheter size

✔ Single-use sterile format — 30 per box

✔ Confirm touch-free sleeve and sterility details by exact SKU

Benefits

✔ Hydrophilic coating reduces urethral friction and mucosal trauma at 16Fr calibre

✔ Pre-activated ready-to-use format removes preparation variability

✔ Lower UTI and trauma rates associated with hydrophilic vs. uncoated intermittent catheters

✔ 30-count box provides 2–3 weeks of daily catheterisation supply

✔ Single-use sterile format supports CAUTI risk reduction in intermittent programmes

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Neurogenic bladder management requiring regular scheduled male intermittent catheterisation

✔ Urinary retention in male users performing or receiving intermittent catheterisation

✔ Transition from uncoated PVC to hydrophilic catheter for reduced urethral trauma

✔ Long-term bladder management requiring superior friction reduction at 16Fr

✔ Home-care and clinic intermittent catheterisation supply programme at 30-count scale

Usage & Care

Hydrophilic catheters must be used under healthcare provider direction following the prescribed technique. VaPro Standard is pre-activated — open the package and use immediately without additional water or soaking steps per the manufacturer's instructions. Insert using clean or sterile technique as directed by the healthcare provider. Drain bladder completely before removing. Dispose of the single-use catheter after use — do not reuse. Follow the prescribed catheterisation schedule. Consult a healthcare provider if blood in urine, burning, fever, or other symptoms occur.