Not Just An Improvement

A Revolution

90 years in the making. The Lotus® Catheter redefines urological care by enhancing comfort and minimizing infections.

The future of catheters starts

Engineered for effortless insertion and removal while drastically reducing the rate of infections, Lotus® Catheter is the most significant advancement in urinary catheter technology since 1933.

It is the first and only urinary catheter that provides comprehensive functionality and is FDA-approved for use as a straight catheter, Malecot catheter, and Foley catheter replacement.

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Dr. Said Ismail Hakki ᴬ, MD, PhD, is a globally recognized urologist, professor, inventor, and entrepreneur known for groundbreaking clinical innovations and public service. At just 27, he invented a pioneering urological implant later acquired by Pfizerᴮ. Holding over 80 international patents spanning multiple fields, Dr. Hakki integrates cross-sector expertise to drive innovation and solve complex challenges.

The Inventor

“The availability of a better catheter would not completely eliminate CAUTI, but even if only 50% of its potential could be achieved, the annual saving would be in the order of 500 million Pounds Sterling in the U.K., and $18 Billion in the U.S. Furthermore over 1000 deaths would probably be avoided each year in the U.K. and over 5000 in the U.S.”

- Roger C. L. Feneley, Ian B. Hopley, and Peter N.T. Wells
Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology

Lotus Catheter

Foley Catheter


Ease/Speed of Use
Average 4 seconds deployment and removal in ~3 seconds, just collapse wings “Extremely easy” per clinicians, with over 500k Lotus Catheters already used by patients globally Patient home use capability	~10–30 seconds extra just to ensure full balloon deflation before catheter removal Requires professional insertion and management; not designed for patient self-use at home
Infection Rates
No CAUTI observed in 50-patient trial (0% incidence) ⁵ Near-complete bladder emptying (~4.8 mL residual) reduces bacterial growth and helps lower CAUTI risk	High CAUTI risk over time – ~10% of patients develop symptomatic UTIs with short-term use ⁶ Balloon traps urine (avg. ~50–100 mL residual), promoting bacterial colonization ⁷
Patient Comfort
Generally more comfortable for patients Insertion typically pain-free (avg. 0/10 pain); removal discomfort is mild (2/10) Bladder spasms in ~2% of patients due to lack of balloon Patients report high satisfaction and tolerate Lotus well, even those who disliked Foley	Often uncomfortable, especially if patient is awake Over 50% experience catheter-related discomfort or pain during use ⁸ Bladder spasms in ~25% of patients (balloon irritates bladder) Removal can be painful; 31% feel pain or see bleeding upon Foley removal
Trauma & Urethral Injury
Soft, compressible wings avoid injury – 0% hematuria on insertion/removal in study Accidental pulls caused no urethral damage (wings simply collapse if tugged) No reported strictures; any accidental removal is low-risk (wing simply collapse)	Often causes hematuria (blood in urine); 31% of patients reported pain or bleeding upon Foley removal ⁹ Balloon can cause serious trauma if inflated or pulled out incorrectly Long-term use can lead to urethral strictures, bladder neck irritation, encrustation on the catheter, and stones
Patient Urge to Void
No. Practically eliminated false urge due to near complete emptying of the bladder. This is due to the significantly lower residual urine of almost zero cc compared with the Foley Balloon Catheter with 30-50 cc	Yes. When a Foley catheter is in place, residual urine combined with the balloon's volume can contribute to a continuous sensation of needing to void, leading to discomfort
Minimum Pressure Required (to Pull Out)
2 psf	15-25 psf (high risk of injury)

Crafted From Decades Of Expertise

Dr. Hakki leveraged his extensive clinical experience—spanning tens of thousands of patient interactions—to revolutionize urinary catheter technology with the Lotus Catheter. Drawing from decades of hands-on expertise, he meticulously designed a catheter that prioritizes patient safety, infection reduction, and unparalleled comfort, while ensuring practical and scalable manufacturing. By eliminating the risks associated with traditional balloon-based catheters, the Lotus Catheter embodies a clinically informed, precision-engineered solution that sets a new global standard in urological care.

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