Complete bladder emptying

Introducing Micro-hole Zone Technology

Micro-hole Zone Technology ensures complete bladder emptying* in one free flow. By reducing mucosal suction, it eliminates the need for repositioning and reduces the risk of residual urine and microtrauma.^2,4,5

Learn how Micro-hole Zone Technology works

Catheters with Micro-hole Zone Technology have 80+ micro-holes, designed to reduce the risk of UTIs. Key benefits of Micro-hole Zone Technology are^1,2:

One free flow – The urine flow stops when the bladder is completely emptied*
No repositioning – There is no need to reposition the catheter as mucosal suction is reduced
Less risk of UTIs – UTI risk is reduced due to complete bladder emptying* and reduced bladder microtrauma

*The Micro-hole Zone Technology catheter has close to no flow stops and complete bladder emptying is defined as <10 mL (NCT05485922, N=42). Individual results may vary²

One free flow

Micro-hole Zone Technology
Designed to drain urine at the bottom of the bladder across a zone with 80+ micro-holes. ⁴

Conventional eyelet catheter
Only two eyelets for urine draining.

No repositioning

Micro-hole Zone Technology
Reduces mucosal suction; no repositioning/adjustment of the catheter is needed to completely empty the bladder. ^4,2

Conventional eyelet catheter
Leads to mucosal suction, causing the urine flow to stop. These flow stops give a false indication of an emptied bladder. ^5,6

Less risk of UTIs

Micro-hole Zone Technology
80+ micro-holes ensure complete bladder emptying in one free flow, reducing the risk of UTIs. ⁴

Conventional eyelet catheter
If a user ends up with residual urine, pathogenic bacteria may thrive in the bladder, increasing the risk of UTIs. ^7,8

What evidence is there about Micro-hole Zone Technology?

Micro-hole Zone Technology leads to improved bladder health among IC users, according to a comprehensive set of pre-clinical activities.⁹Click to learn more about each activity: