A Prospective Randomized Trial Of The Lofric Hydrophilic Coated Catheter Versus Conventional Plastic Catheter For Clean Intermittent Catheterization

Abstract

Use of the hydrophilic coated catheter by patients on intermittent self-catheterization is associated with less hematuria and a significant decrease in the incidence of urinary tract infections. Therefore, it may be preferable for some patients, especially those with a history of difficult catheterization, urethral trauma or a high rate of urinary tract infection.