Why Choose VaPro™ F-Style No-Touch System

The protective introducer tip creates a barrier between your catheter and the first millimeters of the urethra—the area with the highest concentration of bacteria. This "bypass" technology helps prevent bacteria from being pushed deeper into the urinary tract during insertion, potentially reducing urinary tract infection risk. The full-length handling sleeve covers the entire catheter shaft, ensuring you never touch the portion that enters your body. Combined with instant water-activated hydrophilic coating, VaPro™ F-Style delivers maximum hygiene and comfort for users performing 4-6 daily catheterizations at home, work, or while traveling.

Key Features & Benefits

Protective Introducer Tip Technology:

• Blue introducer tip creates barrier between catheter and urethral opening
• Bypasses first 15mm of urethra where bacteria concentration is highest
• Helps prevent pushing bacteria deeper into urinary tract
• Introducer tip peels away after insertion—doesn't enter bladder
• May reduce urinary tract infection (UTI) risk compared to standard catheters
• Particularly valuable for users with recurrent UTI concerns

Full-Length No-Touch Handling Sleeve:

• Sleeve covers entire catheter length from tip to funnel
• Insert catheter without any hand-to-shaft contact
• The portion entering your body remains completely untouched
• Superior contamination protection vs. partial sleeves
• Maintains clean technique even in challenging environments
• Critical for reducing infection risk with multiple daily catheterizations

Hydrophilic Coating with Water Activation:

• Break integrated water sachet to activate coating instantly
• Creates ultra-smooth, low-friction surface within seconds
• No separate lubricant tube needed
• Stays slippery throughout insertion and removal
• Cleaner, more convenient than applying external gel
• Consistent lubrication without user application variability

Straight Tip Design:

• Ideal for men with normal urethral anatomy
• No prostatic enlargement or strictures requiring coude guidance
• Standard catheter configuration for straightforward insertion
• Most common tip style for typical anatomy

14 French Standard Sizing:

• 4.7mm diameter—most common adult male intermittent catheter size
• Green color-coded funnel for instant size identification
• Balances adequate drainage with insertion comfort
• Suitable for most CIC users

16" Male Length:

• Full 40cm length reaches bladder effectively in male anatomy
• Standard male catheter length for comfortable positioning during drainage

Fire-Polished Eyelets:

• Smooth, rounded drainage openings eliminate sharp edges
• Reduces urethral microtrauma during insertion and removal
• Critical for users performing multiple daily catheterizations
• Minimizes cumulative tissue damage over time

Material Safety:

• Latex-free (safe for latex-allergic users)
• DEHP-free (eliminates phthalate exposure concerns)
• BPA-free (no bisphenol A exposure)
• Compliant with modern material safety standards

Clinical Applications

Ideal for:

• Men with normal urethral anatomy requiring clean intermittent catheterization
• Users concerned about urinary tract infection risk
• Those prioritizing maximum hygiene during self-catheterization
• Neurogenic bladder from spinal cord injury or disease
• Urinary retention from various causes
• Users performing 4-6 daily catheterizations

Especially Beneficial for:

• Users with history of recurrent UTIs
• Immunocompromised patients requiring extra infection protection
• Those catheterizing in public restrooms or less-than-ideal environments
• Anyone wanting maximum contamination reduction

Self-Catheterization Settings:

• Home use (primary location)
• Workplace bathrooms
• Public restrooms (no-touch protection valuable)
• Travel (portable, TSA-friendly)
• Active lifestyles requiring on-the-go catheterization

Introducer Tip Technology Explained

How the Introducer Works:

The protective introducer tip is a removable outer sheath that covers the catheter tip during initial insertion:

1. Pre-insertion: Blue introducer tip covers catheter tip and first ~15mm of shaft
2. During insertion: Introducer bypasses the distal urethra (urethral opening area with highest bacterial concentration)
3. Post-insertion: Once catheter advances past the distal urethra, introducer tip peels away and stays outside the body
4. Drainage: Clean catheter (that never touched the bacterial zone) continues into bladder for drainage

Why This Matters:

The first 10-15mm of the urethra contains the highest concentration of bacteria. Traditional catheters can push these bacteria deeper into the urinary tract, potentially increasing UTI risk. The introducer tip creates a protective barrier during this critical initial insertion phase.

Clinical Evidence:

Studies suggest that intermittent catheters with protective introducer tips may reduce UTI incidence compared to standard catheters, particularly valuable for users performing 1,460-2,190 catheterizations per year (4-6 times daily).

Usage & Application

For Self-Catheterization:

1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
2. Open package and break the integrated sterile water sachet
3. Wait ~30 seconds for hydrophilic coating to fully activate
4. Position over toilet or collection container
5. Hold via full-length sleeve—never touch the catheter shaft
6. Insert gently using the sleeve; blue introducer tip leads the way
7. Continue advancing until urine flows (introducer tip will peel away automatically)
8. Advance slightly further to ensure catheter is fully in bladder
9. Drain completely; allow all urine to empty
10. Remove slowly with gentle traction while maintaining sleeve grip
11. Dispose of entire catheter system after single use per local regulations

Typical Frequency: 4-6 times daily for clean intermittent catheterization

Discreet Packaging

VaPro™ F-Style features:

• Easy-open tab for quick access
• Discreet packaging that doesn't look overtly medical
• Compact design fits in pockets, bags, or briefcases
• Portable for work, travel, and social situations

Box of 30 Supply

The 30-catheter box provides approximately:

• 5-7 days supply for users catheterizing 4-6 times daily
• 10-15 days supply for users catheterizing 2-3 times daily

This convenient quantity:

• Reduces frequent reordering
• Provides adequate home supply without excessive storage
• Compact storage footprint
• Cost-effective for regular CIC users

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Intermittent urinary catheter with introducer (self-catheterization)
• Technology: No-touch system with protective introducer tip
• Tip Style: Straight tip
• Size: 14 French (4.7mm diameter)
• Length: 16 inches (40 cm) male length
• Coating: Hydrophilic polymer (water-activated via integrated sachet)
• Eyelets: Fire-polished for smooth edges
• Handling: Full-length no-touch sleeve
• Introducer: Protective blue introducer tip (bypasses distal urethra)
• Activation: Break water sachet in package (~30 seconds activation)
• Color Code: Green funnel (14 Fr identification)
• Material: Medical-grade PVC with hydrophilic coating
• Latex Status: Not made with natural rubber latex
• DEHP Status: DEHP-free
• BPA Status: BPA-free
• Sterility: Sterile, single-patient use
• Packaging: Easy-open tab; discreet design
• Manufacturer: Hollister (VaPro™ brand)
• Quantity: Box of 30 individually sterile-wrapped catheters