Abstract: An ostomy system operable to inform an ostomate of an ostomy device condition useful in preventing leakage relative to the ostomy device includes a base plate, an electrode assembly, a coupling part connected to the electrode assembly, and a monitor device adapted to connect to the coupling part. The electrode assembly is configured to sense ostomy data including moisture propagation in the adhesive layer. The monitor device is configured to collect the ostomy data and inform the user of a future leakage condition.

Abstract: A method of preparing a suture fixation device for use in surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse includes providing a delivery device and a tissue fixation device. The tissue fixation device includes a tab connected to a tissue anchor, with the tissue anchor having a suture eyelet. The method includes instructing a user to hold the tab and insert the tissue anchor into the delivery device and breaking the tab away from the tissue anchor leaving the tissue anchor in the delivery device.

Abstract: Sensor assembly, for an ostomy appliance, comprising a support layer and a planar electrode assembly arranged on a surface of the support layer. The electrode assembly comprises at least a first electrode. The first electrode comprises a first main branch extending along a first main path and a first plurality of subbranches connected to the first main branch. Each of the subbranches are connected to the first main branch at respective connection points and extend in a direction at an angle relative to a tangent to the first main path at the respective connection point. Thereby is provided that a rupture of one of the subbranches does not compromise the functionality of the first electrode as such.

Abstract: A sensor patch for attachment to a base plate for an ostomy appliance, the sensor patch having a distal side and an adhesive proximal side, the distal side being adapted for attachment to an adhesive surface of the base plate, wherein the adhesive surface of the base plate is adapted for attachment of the base plate to the skin surface of a user. The adhesive proximal surface of the sensor patch being provided with a release liner. The sensor patch comprises a central section and a peripheral section, where the central section is provided with a stomal opening comprising an inner edge portion encircling the stomal opening and where the inner edge portion of the release liner is provided with guiding means.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, performed in an accessory device, for communicating a leakage state of an ostomy appliance, wherein the accessory device comprises an interface configured to communicate with one or more devices of an ostomy system, the one or more devices comprising a monitor device, and/or the ostomy appliance configured to be placed on a skin surface of a user. The method comprises obtaining monitor data from the one or more devices, the monitor data being indicative of presence of fluid at a proximal side of a first adhesive layer of the ostomy appliance towards the skin surface; determining a leakage state at the proximal side of the first adhesive layer of the ostomy appliance based on the monitor data, and communicating the leakage state of the ostomy appliance via the interface.

Abstract: An intermittent hydrophilic urinary catheter (1) with a hydrophilic coating (9) and comprising a plurality of drainage openings (5) is provided. The outer surface (8) of the tubular portion (1a) forms a projection (410) encircling the openings in the outer surface and extending above the hydrophilic surface (411) when the hydrophilic material is in the non-swelled condition.

Abstract: The monitor device includes a processor; memory; a first interface connected to the processor and the memory, the first interface configured for connecting to an ostomy appliance; and a second interface including a transceiver connected to the processor for transmitting monitor data according to a transmission scheme. The second interface is configured for connecting to one or more accessory devices. The processor includes a transmission controller configured to control the transmission scheme, wherein to control the transmission scheme includes applying a primary transmission scheme or a secondary transmission scheme different from the primary transmission scheme.

Abstract: A sensor patch for attachment to a base plate for an ostomy appliance, the sensor patch having a distal side and an adhesive proximal side, the distal side being adapted for attachment to an adhesive surface of the base plate, wherein the adhesive surface of the base plate is adapted for attachment of the base plate to the skin surface of a user. The sensor patch is provided with a first (100) and a second (150) release liner that are arranged in a way that is nudging the user to release the first release liner first and thereby secure correct application of the sensor patch to the base plate.

Abstract: An accessory device includes an interface configured to communicate with one or more devices of an ostomy system and including a display. The ostomy system includes a monitor device and/or an ostomy appliance that is configured to be placed on a skin surface of a user. The ostomy appliance includes a base plate. A method performed in an accessory device includes obtaining monitor data from the monitor device that is indicative of presence of fluid at a proximal side of a first adhesive layer of the base plate towards the skin surface; determining an issue based on the monitor data that is related to the ostomy appliance; identifying, based on the determined issue, a set of candidate actions; selecting a set of digital content based on the set of candidate actions; and displaying the set of digital content on the display.

Abstract: An exercise device (10) for swallowing rehabilitation with a variable resistance, the exercise device (10) comprising an exerciser body (20) forming a support, chin receiving means (30) movably connected to the exerciser body (20), exercising means (50) for creating resistance when the chin receiving means (30) is moved towards the exerciser body (20), and a lever arm (32, 70) connected to the exerciser body (20) via a fulcrum (45, 75) and configured to interact with the exercising means (50), wherein the exercising means (50) or the fulcrum (75) is displaceable to provide a variable resistance against movement of the chin receiving means (30) towards the exerciser body (20).

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: Disclosed is a method for evaluating attachment of a sensor patch to a base plate for an ostomy appliance, wherein the base plate (4) comprises: at least a first layer of an adhesive material (200) adapted for attachment of the base plate to the skin surface of a user; a backing layer (208) comprising a film material and having a distal surface and a proximal surface; and a centre portion surrounding a stoma-receiving opening (18) extending through the base plate, the sensor patch being adapted for attachment to the first layer of the base plate, and wherein the sensor patch comprises: a sensor assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes including a first electrode and a second electrode for forming a first sensor, the method comprising: measuring one or more characteristic quantities; and determining whether the one or more characteristic quantities satisfies one or more attachment criteria.

Abstract: A catheter product suitable for storage until use includes a user package sealed inside a product package. The user package has a film forming an enclosure containing a urinary catheter having a hydrophilic coating and a water-based liquid in direct contact with the hydrophilic coating on the urinary catheter. The product package has a first water vapour transmission rate (first WVTR) that configures the product package to be porous to water vapor to allow water vapor from the water-based liquid that exits the user package during storage to pass through the product package to adapt the user package to be dry to touch when a user opens the product package.

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: Disclosed is a base plate (4) for an ostomy appliance (2), a monitor device (6) for connecting to the base plate, and an ostomy pouch (500) for the ostomy appliance. The base plate comprising: a top layer (208); a first adhesive layer (200); an electrode assembly (204) comprising a plurality of electrodes; and a monitor interface (207) configured for connecting the base plate to a monitor device. The base plate comprises a flexible element (440) being bendable and/or twistable between a first flexible element end and a second flexible element end, and wherein the monitor interface comprises a coupling part positioned at the first flexible element end.