LoFric's superior surface minimizes the risk of UTIs

LoFric’s outstandingly smooth catheter surface stays smooth also at withdrawal, saving people from pain and lowering the risk of urinary tract infections.

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How is LoFric’s surface superior to others?

The secret behind LoFric’s superior surface is its ability to bind water for a much longer time compared to others. A LoFric catheter doesn’t get stuck at withdrawal.  

Not all Catheters are the Same

LoFric’s unique surface ensures the catheter tube doesn’t stick in the urethra. 
The benefit of LoFric’s surface is clear when you compare it to other hydrophilic surfaces.

Most catheters are smooth at insertion, but not all manage to stay smooth at withdrawal. Since a LoFric catheter stays smooth and lubricated, it allows for gentle catheterization also during withdrawal, resulting in reduced risk for urethral trauma, pain and urinary tract infections.1

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40 years of innovation and strong medical evidence

With the perfect surface in place from the start, Wellspect has focused on improvement in other important areas. The patented Urotonic™ Surface Technology has also been tested and documented since the beginning, providing long-term data and strong medical evidence.

Sustainability early on

We started Life Cycle Assessments already in 1990 and since 2009 the catheter tube material in every LoFric is POBE.** This reduces the carbon footprint with up to 20 kg CO2 per year and user.***

Smart features

All LoFric catheters are easy to teach, learn and handle in everyday life. An example is our non-touch technique which makes usage hygienic and safe.

We develop together

In close cooperation with users and healthcare professionals we have developed a wide range for different user needs. An example is LoFric Elle which is the world’s first catheter with an L-shaped handle.

World’s first eco- labelled catheter

In 2022 LoFric was awarded the Nordic Swan. An ecolabel with strict environmental criteria.

**POBE, a Polyolefin-based Elastomer that consist of only carbon and hydrogen.

***Compared to using a catheter made of PVC or polyurethane.

Strong Medical Evidence

LoFric catheters are proven in multiple studies to reduce the risk of complications and are also proven safe for long-term use.

0% trauma after 5-9 years with LoFric(1).

64% lower expected risk of UTIs(2).*

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48% lower expected risk of hematuria(3).*

10-20 times lower expected risk of strictures(4).

*Compared to non-hydrophilic catheters.

References 4 in total

  1. Waller et al. J Urol., 1995
  2. Li et al. Arch Phys Med Reahbil., 2013
  3. Rognoni and Tarricone, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), CERGAS Bocconi University, 2016
  4. Hakansson et al. Urol Nurs., 2015

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