{"product_id":"lofric®-hydro-kit™-hydrophilic-intermittent-catheter-kits-male-female-paediatric-tiemann-pack-of-30","title":"LoFric® Hydro-Kit™ Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter Kits – Male, Female, Paediatric – Pack of 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoFric® Hydro-Kit™ is an \u003cstrong\u003eall-in-one hydrophilic intermittent catheter kit with an integrated 1000ml urine collection bag and sterile salt solution for activation\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for convenient catheterisation when direct access to a toilet is difficult or unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete system allows the user to catheterise and collect urine directly into the attached bag, making it particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheelchair users\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBedside 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42108253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaediatric | Nelaton | 20cm | CH10 | Ref: 42110253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale – Nelaton – 20cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm | CH08 | Ref: 42308253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm | CH10 | Ref: 42310253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm | CH12 | Ref: 42312253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm | CH14 | Ref: 42314253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm | CH16 | Ref: 42316253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm | CH18 | Ref: 42318253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMale – Nelaton – 40cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Nelaton | 40cm | CH08 | Ref: 42008253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Nelaton | 40cm | CH10 | Ref: 42010253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Nelaton | 40cm | CH12 | Ref: 42012253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Nelaton | 40cm | CH14 | Ref: 42014253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Nelaton | 40cm | CH16 | Ref: 42016253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Nelaton | 40cm | CH18 | Ref: 42018253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMale – Tiemann\/Coudé – 40cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Tiemann\/Coudé | 40cm | CH10 | Ref: 42510253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Tiemann\/Coudé | 40cm | CH12 | Ref: 42512253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Tiemann\/Coudé | 40cm | CH14 | Ref: 42514253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Tiemann\/Coudé | 40cm | CH16 | Ref: 42516253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale | Tiemann\/Coudé | 40cm | CH18 | Ref: 42518253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll variants are supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003epack of 30 complete catheter kits\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-in-one intermittent catheter kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric® Hydro-Kit™ by Wellspect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrophilic intermittent urinary catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated 1000ml urine collection bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume scale on collection bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated \u003cstrong\u003esterile salt solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant catheter activation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate water source required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrotonic™ Surface Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextured insertion grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports a \u003cstrong\u003enon-touch catheterisation technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth catheter eyelets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoops for easy opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoop for holding or hanging the collection bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong bag neck for convenient positioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection bag can be torn open for emptying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatheter can be separated from the collection bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable with \u003cstrong\u003eNelaton or Tiemann\/Coudé tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale, Female and Paediatric configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in CH08–CH18 depending on variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20cm and 40cm catheter lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot manufactured with \u003cstrong\u003ePVC, phthalates or latex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is LoFric Hydro-Kit used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric Hydro-Kit is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermittent urinary catheterisation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring intermittent catheterisation, the catheter is temporarily inserted through the urethra into the bladder to allow urine to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the bladder has emptied, the catheter is removed and discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a standard intermittent catheter, Hydro-Kit has its own \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated urine collection bag\u003c\/strong\u003e, so urine does not need to drain directly into a toilet or separate container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can make catheterisation easier where toilet access or positioning is difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntegrated 1000ml collection bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach LoFric Hydro-Kit incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003e1000ml urine collection bag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag has a printed volume scale to provide an approximate indication of the volume collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated bag means that a separate urine collection bag does not normally need to be connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be particularly useful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen travelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a wheelchair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn toilets without suitable accessibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere direct drainage into a toilet is impractical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLoop for hanging or holding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection bag includes a loop that can be used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang it in a suitable position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long neck of the Hydro-Kit also allows the bag to be positioned conveniently, including hanging it over the knee during catheterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag should always be positioned so urine can drain freely from the bladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmptying the collection bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter catheterisation, the collection bag can be \u003cstrong\u003etorn open at the designated area to allow emptying\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of the used kit appropriately after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric Hydro-Kit is intended for \u003cstrong\u003esingle use only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCatheter can be separated from the bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter can be \u003cstrong\u003eseparated from the integrated collection bag\u003c\/strong\u003e if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides additional flexibility where the user does not require the collection bag for a particular catheterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Wellspect's Instructions for Use when separating components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstant activation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric Hydro-Kit incorporates its own \u003cstrong\u003esterile salt solution\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo activate the catheter, the solution compartment is squeezed according to the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution activates the hydrophilic coating, preparing the catheter for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no need to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a separate clean water source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarry activation water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply separate lubricating gel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Hydro-Kit particularly suitable for catheterisation away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUrotonic™ Surface Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric catheters incorporate Wellspect's \u003cstrong\u003eUrotonic™ Surface Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce activated, the hydrophilic surface binds liquid and creates a smooth catheter surface designed to minimise friction during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatheterisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithdrawal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coating is designed to remain smooth throughout the catheterisation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTextured insertion grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric Hydro-Kit incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003etextured insertion grip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip provides improved handling and control while allowing the catheter to be advanced without directly touching the catheter shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supports a \u003cstrong\u003enon-touch catheterisation technique\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the catheterisation method taught by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNelaton tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Hydro-Kit variants use a standard \u003cstrong\u003eNelaton tip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Nelaton catheter has a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft rounded catheter tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelaton versions are available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaediatric 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiemann \/ Coudé tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Male Tiemann variants have a \u003cstrong\u003eslightly curved and tapered catheter tip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sometimes described as \u003cstrong\u003eCoudé catheters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiemann catheters may be recommended where a healthcare professional considers a curved tip more suitable for the user's anatomy or catheterisation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the curved tip needs to be correctly orientated during insertion, a Tiemann catheter should only be used where the user has been \u003cstrong\u003especifically advised and trained to use this type of catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not substitute a Tiemann catheter for a Nelaton catheter simply because the CH size is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMale 40cm range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Male Nelaton Hydro-Kit has a \u003cstrong\u003e40cm catheter length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences begin with \u003cstrong\u003e420\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFemale 20cm range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Female Nelaton Hydro-Kit uses a \u003cstrong\u003e20cm catheter length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences begin with \u003cstrong\u003e423\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a notably wider size range than LoFric Sense and LoFric Elle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaediatric 20cm range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paediatric Hydro-Kit uses a \u003cstrong\u003e20cm Nelaton catheter\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences begin with \u003cstrong\u003e421\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMale Tiemann 40cm range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Male Tiemann Hydro-Kit uses a \u003cstrong\u003e40cm catheter with curved Tiemann\/Coudé tip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent sizes are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences begin with \u003cstrong\u003e425\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding CH sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCH stands for \u003cstrong\u003eCharrière\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly referred to as French gauge or Fr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt indicates the external catheter diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate diameters are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH08 = 2.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH10 = 3.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH12 = 4.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH14 = 4.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH16 = 5.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCH18 = 6.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA higher CH number means a larger catheter diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use the \u003cstrong\u003eexact catheter type and CH size prescribed or recommended by the healthcare professional\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change catheter size or tip configuration without appropriate advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use LoFric Hydro-Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Wellspect's Instructions for Use and the catheterisation technique provided by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the individual package is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSqueeze the sterile salt-solution compartment to activate the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the package using the integrated loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition or hang the collection bag appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the textured insertion grip to handle the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid touching the catheter surface unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the catheter gently according to your trained technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue until urine begins to flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow urine to drain into the integrated collection bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the bladder empties completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly withdraw the catheter when drainage has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty the collection bag as appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of the complete kit after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not reuse the catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth drainage eyelets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric Hydro-Kit has \u003cstrong\u003esmooth catheter eyelets\u003c\/strong\u003e near the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the catheter enters the bladder, urine passes through these openings and into the catheter before draining into the collection bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter should be inserted sufficiently for the drainage eyelets to be positioned inside the bladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach LoFric Hydro-Kit is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eone catheterisation only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not wash the catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not attempt to reactivate it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not reuse the catheter or collection bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of the complete used kit appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a new kit for each catheterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoFric Hydro-Kit is \u003cstrong\u003enot manufactured with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhthalates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore LoFric Hydro-Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its original packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a dry place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt room temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use a catheter if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging is damaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package has previously been opened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catheter appears damaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expiry date has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor intermittent urinary catheterisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-in-one catheter and urine collection system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000ml integrated collection bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated sterile salt solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant activation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrophilic catheter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrotonic™ Surface Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelaton and Tiemann\/Coudé options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale, Female and Paediatric variants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from CH08 to CH18 depending on configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale and Tiemann: 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale and Paediatric: 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextured insertion grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports non-touch handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth drainage eyelets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-use device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack of 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only the catheter size and tip prescribed or recommended for you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiemann\/Coudé catheters should only be used following appropriate training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not reuse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not force the catheter if significant resistance is encountered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek professional advice if catheterisation becomes unusually difficult or painful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek medical advice for persistent bleeding, inability to catheterise, fever or other concerning urinary symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Wellspect's Instructions for Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e LoFric® Hydro-Kit™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wellspect HealthCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrophilic intermittent catheter kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated collection bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection bag capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1000ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated sterile salt solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrophilic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urotonic™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nelaton and Tiemann\/Coudé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm and 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CH08–CH18 depending on variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-touch handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatheter detachable from bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection bag emptying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tear-open facility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not manufactured with PVC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhthalates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not manufactured with phthalates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not manufactured with latex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30 catheter kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNHS Drug Tariff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder codes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaediatric | Nelaton | 20cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42108253\u003c\/strong\u003e – CH08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42110253\u003c\/strong\u003e – CH10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale | Nelaton | 20cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42308253\u003c\/strong\u003e – CH08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42310253\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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