Description
The M.C. Johnson Cath-Secure Plus Water-Resistant Tube Holder is the Cath-Secure built for damp environments, in a breathable water-resistant material that keeps its grip when skin gets wet. Its 2.5 inch tab wraps the tube over a butterfly base that flexes with the body. For patients who shower or perspire with a line in place, it is the securement that does not quit early.
- Breathable water-resistant material for damp skin and showering patients
- Butterfly base flexes with body movement
- Open-close tab allows repeated access to the tubing
- Hypoallergenic, DEHP free and not made with natural rubber latex
- Box of 50 holders, 8 boxes per case for unit stocking
About This Water-Resistant Tube Holder
The M.C. Johnson Cath-Secure Plus Water-Resistant Tube Holder keeps the standardized Cath-Secure securement method and changes the material. The breathable, water-resistant, hypoallergenic fabric shrugs off the moisture that defeats ordinary adhesive holders during bathing and warm weather. The tab adjusts easily and the butterfly base spreads the hold across a wider, flexible footprint that moves with the patient. The manufacturer states the device may remain in place for approximately one week without altering skin integrity. It secures Foley catheters and the family’s usual range of drainage, dialysis and monitoring tubing without restricting flow.
Features and Benefits
Securement Performance
- Water-resistant material keeps the hold through moisture that loosens standard adhesives
- Butterfly base gives a wide, flexible anchor that moves with the patient
- Tab secures the tube without restricting flow through the line
Skin and Wear
- Breathable construction for skin that stays covered for days at a time
- May remain in place for approximately one week without altering skin integrity
- Hypoallergenic, DEHP free and not made with natural rubber latex
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Identification
- Model: M.C. Johnson item 5445-6
- Tab length: 2.5 inches
- Base style: butterfly base
- HCPCS: A4333 / A5200
- Brand: M.C. Johnson
Materials and Use
- Water-resistant, breathable, hypoallergenic material
- DEHP free and 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 Water-Resistant Holder
Moisture is the quiet cause of early securement failure, and it rarely appears on the care plan. This holder is specified for it, with a water-resistant breathable body and a flexing butterfly base. Patients who shower daily or sweat through the night keep the same one-week securement as everyone else.
- Moisture-proof grip: the differentiator for bathing, perspiration and damp climates
- Breathable comfort: skin stays covered without the clammy feel of an occlusive patch
- Fewer early failures: holders survive the week instead of lifting on day two
- Flexible base: the butterfly shape follows body contours during movement
- Same family routine: no new technique for staff already using Cath-Secure holders
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Cath-Secure Plus Spec Sheet, Item No. 5445-6 (Manufacturer PDF)
- Cath-Secure Rationale and Fact Sheet (Manufacturer PDF)
- M.C. Johnson Product Catalog 2025 (Manufacturer PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Plus model different?
The material. The Plus is made from a breathable, water-resistant, hypoallergenic material and uses a butterfly base, so it keeps holding when moisture would loosen a standard holder.
Can the patient shower with it on?
The water-resistant construction is designed for damp conditions such as showering and perspiration. Follow your facility protocol for bathing with a catheter in place.
Which tubes does it secure?
The manufacturer describes it as ideal for securing Foley catheters and various other medical tubing. The family application list includes 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.
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 it loosens.
What exactly ships when I order?
You receive one box of 50 Cath-Secure Plus holders, M.C. Johnson item 5445-6, 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.
