L or F ric
origo

Medical Device CE 0086, sterile class I.
Self-lubricating disposable hydrophilic urinary catheter with sterile saline solution (water, sodium chloride) integrated in the package, for intermittent catheterization.The catheter is hydrated in a sterile environment. The catheter surface is made with Urotonic Surface Technology: the combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and saline solution (water and sodium chloride) makes the coating of the LoFric Origo catheter isotonic with urine, after activation.
The packaging of each individual product allows a firm grip without direct contact with the catheter body:
- opening from the adhesive label
- presence of a specific sterile handle, called "GRIP", which can slide along the body of the catheter, facilitates both insertion and subsequent extraction of the catheter (sterile handle for "NO-TOUCH" method)
- the same package can be used for hygienic and completely discreet disposal of the catheter after use

All LoFric Origo catheters can be connected to standard urine collection bags.

Benefits
- Simple and intuitive opening
- Adhesive label to hang the package on any dry and clean surface
- Immediate activation: Urotonic Surface Technology reduces friction during catheterization, ensures comfort and reduces the risk of complications in the long term
- Presence of a specific sterile sliding handle, called "GRIP" which facilitates both insertion and subsequent extraction of the catheter (sterile handle for "NOTOUCH" method)
- Lateral atraumatic drainage holes for better comfort
- Packable foldable in pocket format to ensure discretion
- The packaging allows you to dispose of it in the utmost discretion
- PVC free : POBE, a polyolefin-based elastomer, has a low environmental impact during its entire life cycle ¹
- DEHP free : no risk of loss of plasticizing agents
- LATEX free : no risk of allergic reaction to latex

Manufacturing Materials
Catheter material (including connectors): Polyolefin based elastomer (POBE)
Lining material: polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
Sachet containing the saline solution: aluminum foil
All the materials used are tested non-toxic, medical grade and biocompatible materials. Without: DEHP, PVC and latex.

Warnings
The LoFric Origo catheter is for single use only. Once used, the unique surface coating deteriorates and the catheter is no longer sterile. Risks associated with reuse can be: increased adherence, pain, bleeding, urinary tract infections and long-term strictures and epididymitis.

storage
Store at room temperature, in a dry place.

Format
Box containing 30 catheters. Each catheter is inserted in a single blister consisting of the upper part: polyethylene terephthalate (PETP) and low density polyethylene linear (LLDPE) sheet; lower part: Polyolefins.

Bibliography
1 Stripple H, Westman R, Holm D “Development and environmental improvements of plastics for hydrophilic catheters in medical care: an environmental evaluation” Journal of Cleaner Production 2008; Vol. 16, No. 16, 1764-1776