01/24/2026
What does hydrophilic mean?
Hydrophilic means "water-loving." This means a hydrophilic catheter has a coating that becomes slippery when it meets water, which helps reduce friction and irritation*. Many of these catheters are ready-to-use, like our SpeediCath® and Luja™ catheters!
🚨If you use any of these products, or any other catheter labelled "hydrophilic," it’s time to update your prescription!
New billing codes came into effect on January 1st and to continue getting the product you love, your prescription will have to be updated. Talk to your supplier or prescribing clinician to update it so your catheter order is not affected by the change.
*Compared to uncoated catheters.
Visit https://products.coloplast.us/local/keepyourcatheter to learn more.