Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in July 2013, CATHETRIX operates with 1–10 employees. The company is focused on developing smart catheter stabilization devices, and in May 2026, it announced plans to showcase its advanced catheter securement solutions at the World Health Expo.
Business overview
CATHETRIX is a medical device company specializing in catheter securement solutions for hospital and home care. The company develops and produces smart catheter fixations, with its flagship product, FOLY/SAFE 2.0, designed to stabilize Foley catheters. This device actively prevents damage to the bladder and urethra from accidental urinary catheter extraction by deflating the retention balloon if excessive force is applied. FOLY/SAFE 2.0 also minimizes catheter dislodgement and movement, thereby reducing the risk of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI). CATHETRIX operates within the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, specifically targeting the medical devices, urinary system, and urology markets.
Strategic signal
In May 2026, CATHETRIX announced its participation with TubeX to showcase advanced catheter securement solutions at the World Health Expo. This collaboration and presence at a major industry event signals the company's continued focus on market visibility and strategic partnerships to drive adoption of its innovative medical devices.
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- What is CATHETRIX's primary product?
- CATHETRIX's primary product is FOLY/SAFE 2.0, a Foley catheter stabilizer designed to prevent accidental urinary catheter extraction and minimize movement, thereby reducing the risk of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI).
- What new product did CATHETRIX announce for launch in November 2025?
- CATHETRIX announced it would launch NEPHRO/SAFE, a new product for nephrostomy patients, at MEDICA 2025 in November 2025.
- When did CATHETRIX launch its Foley catheter fixation at Arab Health?
- CATHETRIX launched its Foley catheter fixation at Arab Health 2023 on January 29, 2023. The company presented the world's most stable Foley catheter fixation at the event.
- What event did CATHETRIX participate in during May 2026?
- In May 2026, CATHETRIX and TubeX showcased advanced catheter securement solutions at the World Health Expo.
- What is the core function of FOLY/SAFE 2.0?
- FOLY/SAFE 2.0 is designed to prevent accidental urinary catheter extraction by cutting the sterile fluid tube and deflating the retention balloon if the catheter is extracted with force that could harm the patient, allowing it to slide out safely.