The background story of LoFric

More people who catheterise use LoFric catheters

Astra Tech, the makers of LoFric, was the first company to introduce hydrophilic catheters — that use water as a lubricant — back in 1983. 

It was a big step. Before that, all kinds of lubricants were used to make the catheter tube slippery. But they still didn’t do it very well, so people who catheterised were not only uncomfortable, they were experiencing all kinds of problems due to friction. Plus it was messy!

With the launch of LoFric catheters with Urotonic™ Surface Technology, Astra Tech made catheterisation easier, more comfortable and less harmful than it had been. And unlike other hydrophilic coatings, Urotonic™ Surface Technology stayed slippery going in and coming out.

As it turns out, the technology was so good it’s still the same one used today on LoFric catheters. And over the years it’s been tested and documented for its long term safety by many third party experts.

Simply put, no other catheter has been put through the same paces. Or come out with such a good reputation. 

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LoFric - Proven better for you

LoFric catheters have been on the market for almost 30 years. They are by far the most well-documented and tested catheters available. In fact, LoFric is the only hydrophilic catheter that can prove it reduces the risk of long-term complications.

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