Abstract: An absorbent article for personal hygiene such as a diaper, or training pant, or incontinence insert, the absorbent article comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet; a liquid impermeable backsheet; an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and backsheet, an indicator for indicating the presence of exudates and being positioned on a body-facing side of said backsheet, the indicator comprising an electrically conductive material, the article further comprising a detection device that can be removably attached to the absorbent article such to become in electrical communication with said indicator when attached to said article to measure a change in resistance or capacitance in response to a voiding event, wherein the absorbent core comprises a core wrap enclosing absorbent material therein and wherein a top layer of the core wrap is joined to a bottom layer of the core wrap to form one or more channels substantially free of absorbent material, and wherein the indicator comprises a pattern that extends in

Abstract: A stomal device for facilitating reversal of a stoma. The stomal device includes a hollow body, a pin, and a wafer. The body has an inner flap and an outer flap. The pin secures a bowel of a patient during retraction and withdrawal. The wafer is connectable to the body for forming a barrier between the bowel and an abdominal wall of a patient to prevent the formation of scar tissue and infection.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sperm extractor, the sperm extractor may be a stimulation device, the sperm extractor including: a first massage member and a first driving mechanism, the first massage member including a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a lateral wall between the first end and the second end, the lateral wall surrounding and defining a first inserting space, the lateral wall including a first massage portion capable of massaging a glans of the penis received in the first inserting space; the first massage portion is driven to move by a motion of the connecting portion, the first massage portion is entirely deviating toward a first direction intersected with the inserting direction at a first moment and entirely deviating toward a second direction intersected with the inserting direction at a second moment, the first direction is different to the second direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anatomical menstrual cup that has in its lower part a deformable hollow beak shape forming two symmetrical convex grip zones with respect to the X axis that passes through the center of the menstrual cup, where both grip zones contain a lip that allows to press, pull and rotate to facilitate manipulation of the menstrual cup.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy system can include a reduced pressure wound therapy device and a wound therapy monitoring device configured to emit an indication when it detects that at least one parameter associated with the provision of negative pressure wound therapy is outside an operational range. The wound therapy monitoring device can operate in a low power mode in which the at least one parameter is periodically monitored. The reduced pressure wound therapy device can be configured to detect the indication and selectively generate an alarm. In some cases, the wound therapy monitoring device can be disposed in a wound or in a fluidic connector connecting the reduced pressure wound therapy device to the wound.

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: The invention relates to a flexible container/multi-chamber container with selective dissolved gas content for stabilizing at least one compound of a medical product having a selective gas requirement for remaining stable, comprising a solution comprising the at least one compound and a fil material from which the container is made that provides for high gas-barrier for the said gas. The at least one compound may be selenium in the form of Se(IV) and is preferably selected from the group consisting of sodium selenite, selenous acid and selenium dioxide. The selective gas may be oxygen, and the headspace of the oxygen maintains the solution to comprise dissolved oxygen (DO) at a level of 0.5 ppm to 8 ppm.

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 relates to a lid for an ostomy implant, comprising: a ring-shaped base part adapted to engage with an open end of the ostomy implant; a cap part adapted to fit inside the ring-shaped base part, wherein the cap part is rotatable with respect to the ring-shaped base part to lock and unlock the lid to the ostomy implant, and wherein the cap part has a through-hole; and a slider configured to be radially slid into a recess of the cap part in a closed configuration, wherein the slider completely covers the through-hole of the cap part, and radially slid out from the recess in an open configuration, wherein the slider does not cover the through-hole of the cap part. The disclosure further relates to a method of manufacturing the lid.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising: first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries, the first wall having a stoma-receiving opening; a connection member connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance to a user; an aperture located in either of the first and/or second walls for permitting waste gases to exit the appliance; and a multi-layer filter positioned adjacent and covering the aperture on an exterior surface of the respective first and/or second wall. A layer of the filter is hydrophobic and the hydrophobic layer is positioned directly adjacent the respective first and/or second wall. The hydrophobic layer has a first side and a second side where the first side is connected directly to the respective first and/or second wall, where the connection holds the multi-layer filter relative to the wall.

Abstract: A drain assembly for use with an ostomy bag and an ostomy bag arrangement utilizing a drain assembly to drain urine. The drain assembly includes a connector configured to attach to the ostomy bag. The drain assembly is configured 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: A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet is described. The disposable absorbent article includes an odor control composition having a preservative, a surfactant, methylated beta-cyclodextrin (m-BCD), and perfume.

Abstract: A dialysis system with post dialysis aseptic blood return including a fluid source, a dialyzer, a pump, a venous line, an arterial line, a bridge line coupled between the venous line and the arterial line, and a fluid source line coupled between the fluid source and a fluid port of the arterial line downstream for the bridge line. Aseptic blood return after dialysis is performed by blocking the arterial line between the bridge line and the fluid port, unblocking the bridge line, unblocking the fluid source line, and operating the pump in a forward direction to produce fluid flow from the fluid source, through the dialyzer, and through the bridge line to force venous blood in the venous line toward the patient venous access and arterial blood in the arterial line toward the patient arterial access.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a metered dose of fluid is provided. The device comprises a housing comprising: a non-pressurised reservoir sized to accommodate a plurality of doses of fluid; a springloaded metering chamber sized to hold at least a single dose of fluid; a first valve enabling fluid communication between the reservoir and the metering chamber; and a kink valve enabling the fluid in the metering chamber to exit the device.

Abstract: A method for assembling an ostomy bag and drain assembly, a drain assembly, and an adaptable connector to provide both greater discreet drainage of the urine waste from an ostomy bag and greater control of the flow of the urine waste. The method includes providing a connector having a barrel body, directing the connector into engagement with a mating feature of the ostomy bag, directing a flexible conduit over an end of the connector to connect and seal the flexible conduit to the connector, and directing a distal end of the flexible conduit onto a discharge valve to attach and seal the flexible conduit to the connector. The barrel body engages the mating feature to establish a leak-free interface with the first portion or the second portion corresponding to a diameter of the mating feature. A drain assembly and adaptable connector are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article comprising a core chassis and a leg gasketing system comprising a pair of wearer facing cuff regions comprising an inner cuff sealing and inner cuff free edge positioned inward from the inner cuff sealing, wherein the inner cuff sealing bonds the cuff material and a topsheet, and an inner cuff elastic element is disposed adjacent the inner cuff free edge; a pair of garment facing cuff regions formed by inwardly extending the cuff material over a garment facing side of the core chassis, and a pair of outer cuff elastic elements disposed on wearer facing cuff regions or garment facing cuff regions; and wherein the absorbent article has a Worn Leg Opening (WLO) of from about 300 mm to about 450 mm, a Minimum Leg Opening (MLO) of from about 225 mm to about 300 mm, and a ratio of WLO/MLO of from about 1.5 to about 1.7.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to deodorizing compositions, ostomy devices, and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates a deodorizer comprising a combination of citric acid and a citric acid salt, cocamidopropyl betaine, zinc ricinoleate, and optionally comprising a preservative such as a paraben. In certain embodiments, the deodorizing composition is contained loaded in a hydrogel or hydrophilic polyurethane. In further embodiments, the loaded hydrogel or hydrophilic polyurethane is placed in an ostomy device.

Abstract: A urine collection device comprises a primary collection element shaped to surround a stoma formed in a person's abdomen, an outlet opening in the primary collection element, a drain tube connected to the outlet opening and extending distally from the primary collection element, an anti-backflow device positioned at the outlet opening of the primary collection element or within the primary collection element, the anti-backflow device restricting urine from backflowing from the drain tube into the primary collection element, and a secondary collection element connected to the distal end of the drain tube to collect the urine draining from the drain tube, wherein the secondary collection element is configured for coupling to the person at a location spaced apart from the primary collection element.

Abstract: A fecal management applicator, a fecal management assembly, and a fecal management method are described herein. A fecal management applicator may include a handle portion, and a head portion extending from the handle portion. The head portion may include an inner head wall portion that extends axially from the handle portion and an outer head wall portion that extends radially outwardly from the inner head wall portion and curves over the inner head wall portion. The fecal management applicator may define a channel that extends continuously through the handle portion and the head portion along an entire axial length of the fecal management applicator.