Abstract: An ostomy appliance coupling system includes a first coupling part with a gas-impermeable layer forming an enclosed volume of air, with the gas-impermeable layer sealed to one of a sealing wafer and an ostomy bag. A second coupling part is connected to an opposite one of the sealing wafer and the ostomy bag. A depression in the second coupling part is shaped to receive and couple with a protruding member of the first coupling part to removably couple the ostomy bag to the sealing wafer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surgical, medical or other anatomical dressings that may be applied to the human body. In particular, the invention relates to a dressing for concealing a structure (in particular, a stoma) on a human body, the dressing comprising a patch arranged to be placed on the body; wherein the patch has an indentation for receiving the structure so as to conceal the structure when the patch is placed on the body.

Abstract: A base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance and related method is disclosed, the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part comprising: a first adhesive layer with a proximal side configured for attachment of the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part to the skin surface of a user, the first adhesive layer having a stomal opening with a center point; and a plurality of electrodes including a first leakage electrode, a second leakage electrode, and a third leakage electrode, wherein the plurality of electrodes is configured to detect presence of fluid on the proximal side of the first adhesive layer in a primary sensing zone and a secondary sensing zone, the primary sensing zone arranged in a primary angle space from the center point of the first adhesive layer and the secondary sensing zone arranged in a secondary angle space from the center point of the first adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coupling part and a base plate comprising a coupling part. The coupling part comprises a first coupling part section and a second coupling part section. The first coupling part section being configured for attachment to a first part of the base plate, and the second coupling part section being configured for attachment to a second part of the base plate. The first coupling part section being hingedly attached to the second coupling part section allowing a rotational movement of the first coupling part section relative to the second coupling part section about a hinge-axis. The hinge axis being parallel to the first coupling part plane and the second coupling part plane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base plate for an ostomy appliance and a method for manufacturing a base plate. The base plate comprising: a top layer; a first adhesive layer; an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, the electrode assembly having a first part and a second part, the first part comprising connection parts of the plurality of electrodes, the second part being arranged between the first adhesive layer and the top layer; and a monitor interface configured for connecting the base plate to a monitor device, the monitor interface comprising a plurality of terminals configured to form electrical connections with respective terminals of the monitor device. The top layer comprises a top layer opening configured to allow for connection between the plurality of electrodes of the electrode assembly and terminals of the monitor device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base plate and a method for manufacturing a base plate. The base plate comprising: a top layer; a first adhesive layer; and an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, the electrode assembly having a first part and a second part, the first part comprising connection parts of the plurality of electrodes, the second part being arranged between the first adhesive layer and the top layer; and a monitor interface configured for connecting the base plate to a monitor device, the monitor interface comprising a plurality of terminals configured to form electrical connections with respective terminals of the monitor device, wherein the first adhesive layer is not covering a primary side of the first part of the electrode assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base plate and a method for manufacturing a base plate. The method comprising: positioning a coupling part, the coupling part defining a terminal interface region; positioning an electrode assembly; positioning one or more terminal elements such that a distal part of each of the one or more terminal elements extends into the terminal interface region and a proximal part of each of the one or more terminal elements extends to the proximal side of the electrode assembly; affixing the proximal part of each of the one or more terminal elements to respective connection parts of the one or more electrodes; and securing the distal part of each of the one or more terminal elements to the coupling part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture switchable adhesive composition including a polymer and a switch initiator. The composition can be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by activation of the switch initiator. The composition has in the first liquid state a complex viscosity |?*| below 0.4 MPa s; and the composition has in the second adhesive state a second repeated peel force above 1 N/25 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base plate, a sensor assembly part and a method for manufacturing of a base plate or a sensor assembly part. The method comprising: positioning a coupling part; positioning an electrode assembly; providing one or more terminal elements; positioning the one or more terminal elements; securing the one or more terminal elements, by securing the distal part of each of the one or more terminal elements to the coupling part and positioning the proximal part of each of the one or more terminal elements to contact respective connection parts of the one or more electrodes, wherein after securing the one or more terminal elements, the terminal element bend of each of the one or more terminal elements forms a second angle, the second angle being less than the first angle.

Abstract: An adhesive ostomy element comprising a backing layer (3) and having at least a first section (1) and at least a first adhesive (4) on a surface of said backing layer. In the centre is provided a stoma-receiving through-going hole (2) defining an inner boundary in said first section and said first section being adjacent to and extending radially from said through-going hole. At least a part of the portion of the first section is provided with a layer of absorbent foam (7) adjacent the hole. The foam expands towards the stoma when wetted and provides a seal against the stoma.

Abstract: A base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance is disclosed, the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part comprising a first adhesive layer with a proximal side configured for attachment of the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part to the skin surface of a user, the first adhesive layer having a stomal opening with a center point; and a plurality of electrodes including a ground electrode, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the ground electrode comprising a ground connection part, the first electrode comprising a first connection part, and the second electrode comprising a second connection part; wherein the ground electrode forms a ground for the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: An ostomy output diversion device is used to cover and seal closely around a patient's stoma, to divert stoma effluent output through the device, into a container or reservoir, temporarily eliminating the need of an adhesive-based ostomy pouching system. The ostomy output diversion device is placed over the person's stoma, with the base ring surrounding the peristomal skin, the adjustable inner tube is retracted until the base ring is centered over the stoma, the body support strap is then placed over the device to secure it to the patient's body, the inner tube is then extended over the stoma, the patient applies the desired pressure against the skin, then secures the inner tube in place with the pressure adjustment lock. The device may also include an ostomy pouch mounting ring for attachment to an ostomy pouch, and a disposable receptacle.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance has a base plate and a convex element. The base plate includes a film and an adhesive disposed on a proximal surface of the film, with the convex element attached to a distal surface of the film. A first hole is formed in the base plate and a second hole is formed in the convex element and co-axially aligned with the first hole. The second hole defines an inner perimeter edge that provides a lubricating edge that changes from a solid state to a semi-liquid state when exposed to moisture.

Abstract: Disclosed is an excrement care robot with an integrated analysis function on the motion and condition of a bedridden patient including: a body-fitted type treating apparatus including a body which has a shape corresponding to bends of the genitals and buttocks of a human body and is formed with a treatment space that is opened in a direction of the genitals and buttocks of the human body to receive excrement discharged from the human body, a discharge unit which is provided in the body and communicates with the treatment space to discharge the excrement of the treatment space to the outside, and a sensor unit that is provided in the body to measure a direction of movement of the body; and a motion analysis unit that receives sensor data of the sensor unit to analyze the motion of the human body through the movement of the body.

Abstract: A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.

Abstract: Methods and materials related to ostomy devices, and particularly to valves for use with continent ostomies (e.g., ileostomies) are provided herein.

Abstract: A lid for a medical implant that has first and second parts and a mechanism for engaging the implant. The second part is rotatable relative to the first part such that, in use, rotation of the second part relative to the first part causes the engaging mechanism to engage with and attach the lid to the implant.

Abstract: A tracheostoma device holder for holding a tracheostoma device superimposed of a tracheostoma of a person. The tracheostoma device holder may include a plate and a tracheostoma device fitting. The plate may be configured for attachment over a tracheostoma via a proximal side thereof. The plate may include a through hole. The tracheostoma device fitting may include a through passage arranged superimposed the through hole. The tracheostoma device fitting may extend distally from the plate. The plate may further include a disc of a thermoplastic material and a plate material arranged at least laterally of the disc. The plate material may have a melting point different from a melting point of the disc.

Abstract: An ostomy belt system includes an ostomy belt having a strip of material and a belt coupling element, and an ostomy pouch having and outer wall defining an inner volume, and a pouch coupling section configured for releasable engagement with the belt coupling element. One or both of the belt coupling element and the pouch coupling section is configured to bend or flex at a predetermined location.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance (20) including a sealing wafer (22) with a first adhesive (32) having a first opening (34) configured to be attached to a skin surface around an ostomy of a user, and a bag (36) for collecting stomal output that includes a second adhesive (44) configured to engage with the skin surface radially outside of the sealing wafer. The sealing wafer and the bag are configured to be connectible to each other either in direct connection or by a coupling interface. One kind of coupling interface includes one or more pipe sections (50). The ostomy appliance allows for differentiation of adhesive types for different purposes, such as sealing and load carrying.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes an ostomy hydrocolloid having a body-facing side, a pouch-facing side and a stoma opening, at least one fluid aperture formed in the body-facing side and at least one fluidic channel embedded in the ostomy hydrocolloid having a proximal portion disposed in fluid communication with the at least one fluid aperture. The ostomy appliance also includes at least one window formed in the pouch facing side, the at least one window aligned with a distal portion of the fluidic channel such that a portion of the fluidic channel is visible through the window. In another embodiment, an ostomy appliance includes a skin barrier material and an ultrasonic detection device for monitoring the skin barrier material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including a polymer and a switch initiator. The composition can be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by activation of the switch initiator. The composition has in the first liquid state a complex viscosity |?*| below 0.4 MPa s; and the composition has in the second adhesive state a second repeated peel force above 1 N/25 mm.

Abstract: An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.

Abstract: An ostomy pouch replacement device allows ostomates with a surgically created stoma to collect, contain and dispose of bodily fluids during hygienic maintenance. The device is customizable to each ostomate's unique stoma diameter and provides a disposable waste receptacle having a hollow absorbent section and a solid absorbent section for sanitary, discreet and odorless disposal of both urine and excrement. The disposable waste receptacle may include a super absorbent polymer powder that becomes a gel in the presence of liquid. The device preferably consists of a disposable waste receptacle that may be positioned over the stoma and includes an absorbent inner material for capturing waste, a cap or plug for scaling the device after use, and a collar stand for pressing an adhesive wafer to the skin and for holding the assembled device in an upright position.

Abstract: An ostomy pouch assembly (1) comprises a receptacle (2) for receiving material from a stoma of a person, and a mounting plate (4) for securing the receptacle to a person's body. The mounting plate includes a first layer (10) with an outer surface that is configured to be bonded to a person's skin and an inner surface. An intermediate layer (12) is located between the inner surface of the first layer (10) and the receptacle (2). A stress displacement or bonding layer (16) is located between the intermediate layer (12) and the receptacle (2) for bonding the mounting plate (4) to the receptacle (2). The region of bonding securement between the bonding layer (16) and the intermediate layer (12) has a first peripheral edge (20), and the region of bonding securement between the bonding layer and the receptacle has a second peripheral edge (26) that is located inwardly of the first peripheral edge (20).

Abstract: An ostomy pouch replacement device allows ostomates with a surgically created stoma to collect, contain and dispose of bodily fluids during hygienic maintenance. The device is customizable to each ostomate's unique stoma diameter and provides a disposable waste receptacle having a hollow absorbent section and a solid absorbent section for sanitary, discreet and odorless disposal of both urine and excrement. The disposable waste receptacle may include a super absorbent polymer powder that becomes a gel in the presence of liquid. The device preferably consists of a disposable waste receptacle that may be positioned over the stoma and includes an absorbent inner material for capturing waste, a cap or plug for sealing the device after use, and a collar stand for pressing an adhesive wafer to the skin and for holding the assembled device in an upright position.

Abstract: A one-piece or two-piece ostomy appliance comprising a base plate (1), the base plate comprising an adhesive wafer (11) that comprises a top film (8) and at least one skin-friendly adhesive (9) on a proximal surface thereof, for attaching the base plate to the skin of a user, and a first through-going-hole (5). Further, a convex element (10) is arranged distal to a user-interface of the adhesive wafer and has a second through-going hole (15) of the same diameter as the first through-going hole and being co-axially arranged therewith. The convex element comprises a material which reacts to moisture.

Abstract: An ostomy pouch replacement device is provided to allow ostomates with a surgically created stoma to collect, contain and dispose of bodily fluids during frequent hygienic maintenance. The device is customizable to each ostomate's unique stoma diameter and provides a disposable waste receptacle designed to have a hollow absorbent section and a solid absorbent section for sanitary, discreet and odorless disposal of both urine and excrement. The device preferably consists of a disposable waste receptacle that may be positioned over the stoma and further includes an absorbent inner material for capturing any waste that may be discharged, a push cap for pressing the absorbent material to the stoma, a cap or plug for sealing the device after use, and a collar stand for pressing an adhesive wafer to the skin and for holding the assembled device in an upright position.

Abstract: An ostomy wafer (1) comprising a proximal surface in an axial direction facing the user during use provided with an adhesive layer (7), a distal surface (5) in the axial direction facing away from the user during use provided with a backing layer, coupling means for attaching a collection bag, an opening having an inner radial boundary defining a stoma receiving opening, and an outer radial boundary defining the peripheral edge of the ostomy wafer. Furthermore, the wafer is provided with a reinforcement structure (6).

Abstract: The current invention relates to a base plate (1) for an ostomy collection device, the base plate comprises at least one backing layer (3) whereon an outer adhesive layer (4) is disposed on the proximal side of said backing layer, wherein the outer adhesive layer encircles an inner adhesive layer (7) also disposed on the proximal side of at least one backing layer, said inner adhesive layer encircles a through-going hole (5) of the base plate defining a central axis A-A, wherein at least a part of the backing layer whereon the inner adhesive layer is disposed is extendable in a radial direction in respect to the central axis A-A. By allowing the backing layer to be radially extendable with the inner adhesive layer, the backing layer functions as a barrier to output from the stoma.

Abstract: An ostomy bag (1) for receiving bodily waste comprising; an outer protective pouch (3) comprising a laminated material with an outer layer of water-impermeable material (15) and an inner layer of water-soluble material (13); an inner waste-collecting pouch (5) enclosed within the outer protective pouch (3) comprising a laminated material with an outer layer of water-soluble material (9) and an inner layer of water-impermeable material (7), and means (23) defining an orifice (19) to enable bodily waste to enter the inner pouch (5); wherein the outer protective pouch (3) is removeably sealed and both the outer protective pouch (3) and inner waste-collecting pouch (5) are of a structure which is weakened upon immersion in a toilet bowl to both become less buoyant such that the bag (1) can be flushed away.

Abstract: A protective cover or patch for covering and securing a catheter at the site of insertion of the needle into the patient's skin includes a single piece cover having a portion disposed about the perimeter of the patch bearing an adhesive coating and adapted for securement to a patients skin in the vicinity of the site of insertion, a bulbous chamber disposed inwardly of the perimeter portion, and a connecting portion disposed between the first portion and the chamber portion, the chamber portion defining a chamber for receiving one end of the catheter and extending substantially diametrically from one side of the perimeter to the other, and resilient tubing engagement elements positioned on opposite sides of the chamber. The chamber of the protective patch includes a roof portion raised above the plane defined by said perimeter of the patch.

Abstract: Ostomy appliance components for cleaning and related maintenance of a surgical stoma. Components take the form of attachments, inserted elements, and/or separate parts in contact with ostomy ports, wafers, and/or other connecting components.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article for use with ostomy appliances and complementary to a guard system such as has been illustrated, that provides an additional level of security and comfort to an ostomate already utilizing a two-piece or one-piece ostomy appliance of the type which is secured to the body with a faceplate comprising an adhesive securement means such as a hydrocolloid adhesive member or a combination of hydrocolloid adhesive member and an integral or non-integral adhesive non-woven fabric or adhesive tape.

Abstract: Provided is a body attachment wafer for attaching an ostomy device to a wearer. The body attachment wafer includes a plastic film having an opening therein, a layer of adhesive coated onto one side of the plastic film, and a stiffening layer releasably attached to the plastic film on the side thereof opposite to the side coated with adhesive. The layer of adhesive comprises a region surrounding the opening in the plastic film in which the thickness of the layer of adhesive is decreasing in a direction towards the circumference of the plastic film, the layer of adhesive having its largest thickness adjacent to the opening in the plastic film. The adhesive consists of a silicone gel adhesive having a softness exceeding 8 mm.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising an adaptor having a distal end adapted to be coupled to an ostomy wafer and a proximal end adapted to be coupled to a cap, said distal end having an opening in fluid communication with an opening in said proximal end.

Abstract: For a person who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (“PEG”) tube and an esophagus stoma, a method for using an ostomy pouch is provided, where inlet of the ostomy pouch is connected to the esophagus stoma and an outlet connected to one end of an interconnecting tube. An opposing end of the interconnecting tube is connected to the PEG tube, so that when the person consumes matter by mouth, the matter flows out the stoma, through the ostomy pouch, the interconnecting tube and the PEG tube, and into the stomach.

Abstract: A wafer adapted for use with an ostomy appliance includes a backing layer, an adhesive layer applied to the backing layer and providing an adhesive surface, and a liner system disposed over an entirety of the adhesive surface. The adhesive surface includes a mid-section. The liner system includes a first side liner placed on a first lateral side of the mid-section of the adhesive surface, a second side liner placed on a second lateral side of the mid-section of the adhesive surface, and a third middle liner having folded edge portions and covering the mid-section of the adhesive surface.

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: A stoma pad configured to cooperate with a fluid handing tube comprises a flexible, resilient, soft annular pad having a generally flat bottom surface and a convex annular wall extending upwardly from the bottom surface, and a circular hole extending through the center of the annular wall and the bottom surface. A stoma pad assembly comprises the stoma pad and a retention, support or holding device for securing the stoma pad on a patient.

Abstract: A body attachment wafer for an ostomy device is provided, which body attachment wafer has a stoma opening, and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is covered by a release layer, having an opening which corresponds to the stoma opening. The release layer is divided along at least one dividing line from the stoma opening to the periphery of the body attachment wafer, and the release sheet includes a first grip tab extending from the release sheet in the area of the at least one dividing line. The first grip tab is arranged to overlap the release sheet on the other side of the dividing line.

Abstract: Provided are buffered adhesive compositions comprising a high molecular weight non-neutralized polymeric acid and a high molecular weight partially neutralized polymeric acid and products such as wound dressings, ostomy skin barriers, and ostomy barrier rings incorporating the compositions.

Abstract: A device and method for creating a connection with the left ventricle of a heart are provided. A seal member capable of moving between a folded position and an open position is attached to the end of a conduit. An introducer capable of moving between a first and second position allows for the expansion of the seal member into an open position. A clamp component is positioned outside of the heart to provide an axial clamping force with the wall of the heart so that a seal is created between the seal member and the wall of the heart.

Abstract: An adapter insert is for the purpose of reinforcing or stiffening a flexible adapter for said guard system to provide greater support and stabilization in the peristomal region in an effort to help reduce herniation, and to help aid adhesion of a faceplate when worn short term without a guard when output is expected to be minimal, for instance, between meals. The conjoined insert and adapter are positioned between a faceplate and a pouch, their inner apertures surrounding the faceplate flanges or heat weld of an ostomy appliance, and worn under form-fitted clothing negating the need for a security strap.

Abstract: A base plate comprising an adhesive wafer and a convex supporting device. An ostomy appliance comprising a base plate with an adhesive wafer and a convex supporting device.

Abstract: A controlled discharge ostomy appliance assembly comprises (i) a stoma seal that is self-urging with a dynamic damping characteristic that resists changes of seal volume, (ii) a press-fit coupling member displaceable from an unlocked position to a locked position as part of a press-fit process, and (iii) a single-use frangible portion. The assembly further includes a protector shield removably fastened to the appliance forming a combined assembly therewith. The protector shield comprises (i) a seal displacer manipulable for displacing the stoma seal to a non-operative position ready for fitting, (ii) a substantially rigid coupling member guard portion for protecting the state of the coupling member, and (iii) a bracing portion for bracing the single-use frangible portion.

Abstract: An ostomy armor includes a rigid base plate that covers a stoma of a patient and at least a portion of a waste collection bag attached to the stoma. The ostomy armor further includes a plate pad attached to the back surface of the rigid base plate. The ostomy armor also includes a belt that to hold the ostomy armor on the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prosthesis, referred to as stoma coat, for implantation in a body wall for cooperating with a body duct to provide a stoma, as well as to its use in a surgical method for creating a stoma. The present invention further relates to accessories for use with said prosthesis and to a kit comprising said prosthesis and said accessories.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for reducing the area of exposure of intestinal effluent on a stoma wafer by 90% to 100%. The apparatus consists of substituting the pouch on a ring of a mechanically connecting ring ostomy pouch and wafer assembly by a membrane. An orifice equal to or smaller than a stoma is made in the center of the installed membrane. An insert is passed with open end first through the top end of the membrane orifice, is pulled through the bottom end of the orifice, is overlapped by ¼ to ½ inches on the outer circumference of the mechanically connecting ring of the membrane. The membrane with the insert in position is slid down the stoma via the orifice, and the mechanically connecting ring of the membrane is mechanically connected to the opposite corresponding mechanically connecting ring of a stoma wafer that is adhering to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing wafer (1) adapted to be arranged in a stoma receiving hole (5) of a base plate (2) comprising an attachment platform extending from an outer edge adapted to be attached to the base plate towards an inner edge defining a through-going hole (17) for receiving a stoma, the sealing wafer further comprising at least a first urging part extending transversely from the proximal surface facing towards the user during use of the attachment platform and wherein the first urging part is resilient in the direction transverse to the proximal surface. This provides a sealing wafer which is particularly suitable for use with a stoma around which the skin has an uneven curvature, such as a retracted stoma wherein the stoma has pulled back resulting in a crater-like area.