What is a hydrophillic catheter?

Hydrophilic catheters were created to offer a more comfortable and convenient solution for self-catheterization. Hydrophilic catheters have a pre-lubricated layer of coating, bound to the surface of the tube itself, which binds with water. These catheters are activated by sterile water or a saline solution that is provided in the catheter packaging itself, or in a separate foil packet. If the catheter has a packet, you must first release, or burst, the packet to activate the hydrophilic properties of the catheter.