Description
The M.C. Johnson Cath-Secure Original Multi-Purpose Tube Holder is the original device built to hold Foley catheter tubing securely against the skin without tape. Its open-close tab wraps the tube and anchors it to a low-profile adhesive base, so the line stays put through routine movement. One holder can stay in place for about a week, which cuts down on retaping and the skin irritation that comes with it.
- The original Cath-Secure design, the first device made to secure Foley catheter tubing
- 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 Original Tube Holder
The M.C. Johnson Cath-Secure Original Multi-Purpose Tube Holder gives care teams a standardized way to anchor medical tubing at the skin instead of improvising with tape. The 2.5 inch tab closes around the tube and fastens back to the 3 x 1.75 inch base, holding the line without restricting flow through it. Because the tab opens and closes, staff can reposition or access the tubing during routine care without removing the holder or disturbing the site. The same holder works across many lines, from indwelling urinary catheters and leg bag tubing to gastrostomy tubes, wound drainage and EKG lead wires. Fewer holder types to stock and fewer tape changes add up to a simpler securement routine for the whole unit.
Features and Benefits
Securement Performance
- Open-close tab design wraps the tube and anchors it to the base, then reopens for access or repositioning
- Holds the tube at the skin without restricting flow through the line
- One standardized holder covers Foley catheters and most other medical tubing on the unit
Skin and Wear
- May remain in place for approximately one week without altering skin integrity
- Hypoallergenic adhesive base for patients who need long-term catheterization
- DEHP free and not made with natural rubber latex
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Identification
- Model: M.C. Johnson item 5445-2
- Tab length: 2.5 inches
- Base size: 3 x 1.75 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 Original Tube Holder
Tape tears skin, loosens at the worst moment and has to be redone at every check. This holder replaces that routine with one adjustable device that grips the tube, protects the skin underneath and keeps working for about a week. For units that secure lines all day, that consistency is the difference between a standard and a workaround.
- Proven original: the design that created the tube securement category, still made by the founding company
- Fewer skin injuries: securement without repeated tape removal protects fragile skin
- Fewer dislodgements: a gripped tube is less likely to be pulled out during transfers and turns
- One holder, many lines: the same device secures urinary, drainage, feeding and monitoring lines
- Lower cost per day: a week of wear from one holder beats daily retaping supplies and nursing time
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Cath-Secure Original Spec Sheet, Item No. 5445-2 (Manufacturer PDF)
- Cath-Secure Rationale and Fact Sheet (Manufacturer PDF)
- M.C. Johnson Product Catalog 2025 (Manufacturer PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this tube holder used for?
It secures Foley catheters and other medical tubing to the skin so the line cannot slide, kink or pull out. 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 among its 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. Most facilities replace it during routine care or sooner if the adhesive loosens or the holder becomes soiled.
Does the tab restrict flow through the tube?
No. The tab wraps the outside of the tube and anchors it to the adhesive base, and the manufacturer designs the holder to secure tubing without restricting the flow through it.
What exactly ships when I order?
You receive one box of 50 Cath-Secure Original holders, M.C. Johnson item 5445-2, in the packaging stated on this page. A full case holds 8 boxes, or 400 holders, for facilities that stock by the case.
Is this holder latex free?
Yes. The manufacturer specifies that the holder is DEHP free, hypoallergenic and not made with natural rubber latex.
How do I confirm this is the right Cath-Secure model?
Check the tab and base measurements and the item number. This is item 5445-2 with a 2.5 inch tab and a 3 x 1.75 inch base, and sibling models add an extended tab, a dual tab or a locking velcro base.
