A catheter assembly comprising: a catheter (3530630730) having on at least part of its surface a hydrophilic surface layer intended to produce a low-friction surface character of the catheter by treatment with a wetting fluid prior to use of the catheter a catheter receptacle (2520620720) forming a cavity for accommodation of at least part of the catheter and a compartment accommodating said wetting fluid, wherein said compartment forms an integrated part of the receptacle, but being separated from said cavity, characterised by an additional outer layer attached to the receptacle, said layer being arranged to at least partly cover the part of the receptacle forming said wetting fluid compartment.
