Because withdrawal is as important as insertion
The saline level in urine is higher than in the body. A catheter that does not compensate for this tends to dry out, cause high friction and become difficult to withdraw. This is both painful and can lead to serious injuries.
A hydrophilic surface means that the catheter has low friction when it is inserted. Thanks to the Urotonic Surface Technology applied on all LoFric catheters, this low friction is maintained even when the catheter is withdrawn.
The World's only catheter with Urotonic Surface Technology
LoFric is the only catheter in the world with Urotonic Surface Technology – a patented surface layer technology that makes catheterisation more comfortable.
The secret behind Urotonic Surface Technology is a chemical process that makes the surface layer isotonic to urine. Somewhat simplified, this means that the salt content of the catheter’s surface is the same as in your urine. And it is urine the urethra is made for. In other words, LoFric is carefully matched to the environment it is to be used in, your urethra