Description
The M.C. Johnson Cath-Secure Extended Tab Tube Holder stretches the proven Cath-Secure design around larger diameter tubing that standard tabs cannot grip. Its extended 2.75 inch tab wraps the bigger line and anchors it to the adhesive base without restricting flow. Like the rest of the line, it can stay in place for about a week, so securement stops being a daily retaping chore.
- Extended 2.75 inch tab sized to secure larger sized tubes
- Open-close tab reopens for tube access without replacing the holder
- About one week of wear from a single application
- Hypoallergenic, DEHP free and not made with natural rubber latex
- Box of 50 holders, 8 boxes per case for unit stocking
About This Extended Tab Tube Holder
The M.C. Johnson Cath-Secure Extended Tab Tube Holder answers the one gap in the standard holder, tube diameter. The longer tab reaches around larger sized tubes and fastens back to a slimmer 3 x 1.25 inch base, so big lines get the same standardized securement as a standard Foley catheter. The tab opens and closes for access during care, which reduces tube trauma and removes the need for constant retaping. The manufacturer rates the holder for the same broad set of lines as the rest of the Cath-Secure family, including drainage, dialysis and monitoring tubing. Units can therefore keep one securement method across standard and large-bore lines alike.
Features and Benefits
Securement Performance
- Extended tab wraps larger sized tubes that a standard tab cannot close around
- Anchors the tube to the base without restricting flow through the line
- Open-close design permits repeated access to the tubing during care
Skin and Wear
- May remain in place for approximately one week without altering skin integrity
- Hypoallergenic adhesive base sized 3 x 1.25 inches for a slim skin footprint
- DEHP free and not made with natural rubber latex
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Identification
- Model: M.C. Johnson item 5445-3
- Tab length: 2.75 inches (extended)
- Base size: 3 x 1.25 inches
- HCPCS: A4333 / A5200
- Brand: M.C. Johnson
Materials and Use
- DEHP free, hypoallergenic construction
- Not made with natural rubber latex
- Wear time: approximately one week per application
- Made in America
Packaging
- Package: box (bx) of 50 holders, sold as listed
- Case quantity: 8 boxes per case, 400 holders per case
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Why Choose This Extended Tab Holder
Large-bore lines are exactly the ones tape handles worst, because a heavy tube peels a tape strip loose within hours. This holder gives those lines a tab that actually reaches around them and a base that stays stuck for about a week. The securement method stays identical to the standard model, so staff learn one routine for every line.
- Built for big lines: the extended tab is the differentiator that secures larger sized tubes
- Fewer pull-outs: a wrapped and anchored tube resists the drag of a heavy line
- One routine for staff: same application and removal as the standard Cath-Secure holder
- Kinder to skin: a week of wear replaces days of tape changes on the same site
- Stocking simplicity: one extended model covers the large-tube cases the standard holder cannot
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Cath-Secure Extended Tab Spec Sheet, Item No. 5445-3 (Manufacturer PDF)
- Cath-Secure Rationale and Fact Sheet (Manufacturer PDF)
- M.C. Johnson Product Catalog 2025 (Manufacturer PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose the extended tab model?
Choose it when the tube is too large for a standard tab to wrap and close. The manufacturer describes this model as the extended tab version made to secure larger sized tubes.
Which tubes does it secure?
The manufacturer lists Indwelling urinary catheters, central line ports, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes, peritoneal dialysis tubing, Hemovac and Jackson-Pratt wound drainage, EKG lead wires, prostatectomy tubes, leg bag tubing, condom catheters and PICC lines for the Cath-Secure family. The extended tab suits the larger sizes within those applications.
How long can one holder stay in place?
The manufacturer states the device may remain in place for approximately one week without altering skin integrity. Replace it during routine care or sooner if the adhesive loosens.
What exactly ships when I order?
You receive one box of 50 Cath-Secure extended tab holders, M.C. Johnson item 5445-3, in the packaging stated on this page. A full case holds 8 boxes, or 400 holders.
Is this holder latex free?
Yes. The manufacturer specifies that the holder is DEHP free, hypoallergenic and not made with natural rubber latex.
How is this different from the original Cath-Secure?
The tab is longer, 2.75 inches against 2.5 inches, and the base is slimmer at 3 x 1.25 inches. That geometry is what lets it close around larger tubing.
