Abstract: A stoma cover includes a hood and an adjustment band. The hood extends between a proximal end and a closed distal end. The adjustment band is connected to the proximal end. The adjustment band allows the hood to adjust between a first open size at the proximal end that is sized for placement over the stoma and a second size that is smaller than the first open size. The second size is adapted to secure the hood relative to a root portion of the stoma. A moisture absorbing material is disposed inside of the hood, where the moisture absorbing material is provided to absorb stomal output exuding from a meatus of the stoma.

Abstract: An ostomy collection and drainage system includes an ostomy pouch (10) having an outer wall defining an internal collection area, an inlet opening (14) formed in the outer wall in fluid communication with the internal collection area and an outlet body (20) connected to the outer wall having an outlet opening extending therethrough in fluid communication with the internal collection area, the outlet body having one of a latch and a catch. The system further includes a closure (40) configured for removable coupling to the outlet body and an adapter (60) configured for removable coupling to the outlet body, the adapter having an adapter opening extending therethrough and the other of the latch and the catch. The adapter and the closure are interchangeably coupled to the outlet body such that in a first condition the adapter is coupled to the outlet body by way of engagement of the catch and the latch, and in a second condition the closure is coupled to the outlet body.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a dressing assembly may include a dressing bolster, an interface seal, and a base layer. The dressing bolster may include a first side, a second side, and a periphery. The interface seal may be coupled at the periphery of the dressing bolster. The base layer may include a base layer flange configured to be coupled to the dressing and to extend beyond the periphery of the dressing bolster. The dressing assembly may be suitable for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure and for creating an apposition force between a first portion of the tissue site and a second portion of the tissue site. Other systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for assembling a drain assembly for draining an ostomy bag and a method for a method for draining an ostomy bag. The method includes providing a connector configured to attach to the ostomy bag. A flexible conduit is connected to the connector and a discharge valve is connected with a distal end of the flexible conduit from the connector. The flexible conduit includes sufficient length and sufficient flexibility to permit an ostomy bag wearer to position the discharge valve into a discharge position outside of the ostomy bag wearer's clothing for discharge of urine waste from the ostomy bag.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for attaching a fluid collection device to a user or removing fluid collected from a user in the e fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female anatomy near the urethra, attach to the user with one or more flanges, and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

Abstract: A method of monitoring pressure applied to adhere an ostomy appliance to skin is disclosed. The method includes providing an ostomy wafer having a backing layer, an adhesive layer attached to a proximal side of the backing layer, and a sensor configured to be placed on a distal side of the backing layer. The sensor has a proximal film attached to a distal film and a coating on at least one of the proximal film and the distal film. The method includes placing the adhesive layer onto skin and applying pressure to the sensor and observing visible feedback from the coating recording a location of the pressure applied to the sensor and the ostomy wafer.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an absorbent pad for an absorbent sanitary article having a zone free of absorbent material to define a channel of the pad includes a forming drum, a first feed system for feeding a first web, a second feed system for feeding a second web, a spreader for spreading the absorbent material on the drum; a joining system for joining the first and second webs to define the channels. A first dispenser forms on the first web a layer of first adhesive substance according to a spreading pattern having zones free of the first adhesive substance corresponding to the channels. A second dispenser dispenses a second adhesive substance, whose adhesive force is greater than an adhesive force of the first adhesive substance, on the second web according to a pattern having a layer placed at a zone free of the first adhesive substance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collapsible intravaginal cup in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, provided herein are devices and methods for an intravaginal insert device for collecting menstrual fluid comprising a receptacle comprising a top rim, a base, and a wall connecting the base to the top rim, wherein the top rim comprises an opening, and a ring support connected to the top rim and having an outer perimeter that is larger by at least 10% than an outer perimeter of the top rim.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining the body temperature or a temperature correlated therewith of a patient connected to an extracorporeal blood circuit, wherein the extracorporeal blood circuit has a heat exchanger which is flowed through by blood at one side and by a heat carrier medium at the other side, wherein the temperature (Tdi) of the heat carrier medium at the inlet side is measured at the inlet of the heat exchanger and the temperature (Tdo) of the heat carrier medium at the outlet side is measured at the outlet of the heat exchanger and the volume flow of the heat carrier medium (Qd) is measured; and in that the temperature (Tbi) of the blood at the inlet side is determined at the inlet of the heat exchanger in accordance with the relationship Tbi=Tdi (Qd/D) (Tdo?Tdi), where the value D is a value characteristic of the heat transfer by the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Examples relate to fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods. A fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier, a fluid permeable body, a tube, and a sump. The fluid impermeable barrier has a distal end region and defines an opening and a chamber in fluid communication with the opening. The fluid permeable body is positioned within the chamber at least partially at the distal end region. The tube extends into the chamber and has an end positioned proximate to the distal end region of the fluid impermeable barrier. The tube includes a tube opening at least proximate to the end of the tube and oriented to face at least a portion of the fluid permeable body. The sump is positioned in the area between the tube opening and the distal end region.

Abstract: A filter assembly for an enclosure, particularly for an ostomy bag, is described having an enclosure side, a first layer which is gas permeable, and an adsorbent layer comprising adsorbent particles dispersed in a fine fiber web. The enclosure side of the filter assembly includes an adhesive zone in which adhesive is present having an outer adhesive perimeter and a weld area surrounding at least a portion of the adhesive zone, where the filter assembly is heat-sealable to the enclosure at the weld area. A method of assembly is also described.

Abstract: An extracorporeal system for lung assist includes a housing which includes a blood flow inlet in fluid connection with a pressurizing stator compartment, a fiber bundle compartment in fluid connection with the pressurizing stator compartment via a flow channel within the housing, and a blood flow outlet in fluid connection with the fiber bundle compartment. An impeller is rotatably positioned within the pressurizing compartment. The system further includes a fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow gas permeable fibers extending generally perpendicular to the direction of bulk flow of blood through the fiber bundle compartment from the flow channel to the blood flow outlet.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance that comprises a ring member and a rib member. The ring member has an interior surface and an engagement portion encircling a centrally-located input opening. The engagement portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart flexible tabs extending radially inward into the input opening. The flexible tabs have an opening centrally located between opposing side edges. A plurality of spaced-apart teeth extend radially inward from the ring member. The teeth are in alignment with spaces between the plurality of flexible tabs. The rib member has a curved body portion, a dowel, pins and a notched section in the body portion. The rib member is removably securable to the ring member whereby the pins are insertable into openings of adjacent flexible tabs and one of the plurality of spaced-apart teeth is received within the notched section such that the notched section is seated on the inside surface of the tooth.

Abstract: An effervescent foot bath which employs an acid in combination with a carbonated base to produces a effervescing effect in a closed foot tub. The reaction has been designed to function externally to soften and begin the process of removing dry, rough peeling skin from the feet.

Abstract: A system and method for producing high levels of autologous IL-1RA cytokine, includes a blood collection vessel, a cover, a portion of separation gel, an anticoagulant portion, a plasma collection syringe comprising a sharp needle, a buffy coat collection syringe and an incubation tube with cover. The blood collection vessel is adapted such that when containing whole blood and being centrifuged, after treatment yields separation fractions comprising, a first fraction of RBCs sediment, a second fraction of said gel, a third fraction comprising WBCs, platelets and a fourth fraction of plasma solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method performed in an accessory device. The accessory device comprises an interface configured to communicate with one or more devices of an ostomy system. The interface comprises a display. The ostomy system comprises a monitor device, and/or an ostomy appliance configured to be placed on a skin surface of a user, wherein the ostomy appliance comprises the base plate. The method comprises displaying, on the display, a notification settings user interface comprising one or more control objects including a first control object, wherein the notification settings user interface is configured to adjust notification setting parameters of an ostomy user application.

Abstract: An ostomy device includes a nonwoven element having a water-soluble component and a releasable material. When the ostomy device is applied to a user and stomal output contacts the distal surface of the nonwoven element, the water-soluble component dissolves and releases the releasable material from the nonwoven element to neutralize at least one of enzyme activity and pH of the stomal output.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.

Abstract: An asymmetric multilayer film for an ostomy pouch includes a barrier layer including a first side and a second side. At least one layer is arranged on the first side of the barrier layer, and at least one layer arranged on the second side of the barrier layer, in which the combined thickness of the at least one layer arranged on the first side of the barrier layer is at least two times greater than the combined thickness of the at least one layer arranged on the second side of the barrier layer. The asymmetric multilayer film has a thickness of about 25 ?m to about 50 ?m.

Abstract: A drainage bag system for urinary collection includes a urinary drainage bag having a first inlet and an inlet valve for regulating a flow of urine from a catheter into the urinary drainage bag via the first inlet, an outlet, and an outlet valve for regulating a flow of urine out of the urinary drainage bag. The drainage bag system further includes a receptacle bag of a foil or sheet material for emptying the urinary drainage bag and having a receptacle compartment for storing urine and a connector for providing a connection between the receptacle bag and the urinary drainage bag. The connector provides a second inlet constituting a receptacle inlet to the receptacle compartment when connected to the receptacle bag such that urine can flow into the receptacle compartment.