Abstract: The present disclosure provides an accessory device of an ostomy system and related methods including a method, performed in an accessory device, for monitoring an ostomy system comprising a monitor device and an ostomy appliance comprising a base plate configured to be placed on a skin surface of a user, wherein the accessory device comprises an interface configured to communicate with at least the monitor device of the ostomy system, the method comprising obtaining monitor data from the monitor device, the monitor data being indicative of a condition of the ostomy system; determining, based on the monitor data, an operating state of the ostomy system in a first time period after a first event; in accordance with the operating state of the first time period being a first primary operating state, communicating a first primary indication via the interface; determining, based on the monitor data, an operating state of the ostomy system in a second time period after the first time period; and in accordance with

Abstract: Normal clothing adapted to provide access point(s) for the pass through of an ostomy bag/appliance in which the invention provides a barrier between the ostomy appliance and the skin. Method of determination of garment access point(s). The embodiment of the invention results in the garment positioned between the body and the ostomy appliance, promoting access to the stoma and the stoma appliance. The garment is worn over the shoulders and under the ostomy appliance Configured to attain maximum stretching in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an ostomy bag attachment device including an implant mechanism including an outer solid tube. Embodiments may also include an inner mesh tube with a flared flange. Embodiments may also include an inner tissue flange and an outer tissue flange. Embodiments may also include a neodymium magnet ring located on an outer stoma interface. Embodiments may also include a protruding titanium ring on the outer stoma interface. Embodiments may also include a ferrous metal ring located around a bag opening of an ostomy bag. Embodiments may also include a circumferential ostomy flange centrally provided around a stoma.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an absorbent article, such as an infant diaper, training pant, feminine hygiene article, adult incontinence article or wound care dressing. The absorbent article comprises a topsheet. The topsheet comprises or consists of a fibrous nonwoven layer arranged on a wearer facing side of the topsheet. The fibrous nonwoven layer is coated over a coated area on the wearer facing side of the topsheet with a coating composition. The coating composition comprises a lubricant agent comprising an alkoxylated diester selected from the group consisting of fatty ester lubricants.

Abstract: In some examples, a method includes providing a leak detector having a body defining a viewing port, a sensor disposed within the viewing port, an inflow connection disposed on one side of the viewing port, and a vent disposed on an opposing side of the viewing port, wherein the inflow connection, the body and the vent define a lumen extending from the inflow connection through the viewing port and the vent, and coupling the leak detector to at least one of a chest tube and a chest tube drainage unit having a suction port.

Abstract: A combined pessary and menstrual cup useful for a human needing a pessary during menstruation is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a menstrual receptacle applicator. The applicator includes a hollow cylindrical main body defining an open proximal end and an open distal end, the main body having an inner diameter of 16 millimeters (mm) to 30 mm at the proximal end and configured to house at least a portion of a menstrual receptacle. The menstrual receptacle applicator further comprises a push rod dimensioned to be inserted into and reciprocally moved within the main body. A kit is also provided, including one or more menstrual receptacles and a menstrual receptacle applicator. Further, a method of inserting a menstrual receptacle is provided.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more monitoring devices with human-readable identifiers. In an exemplary embodiment, an ostomy system comprises an ostomy appliance comprising a sensor assembly and at least two monitor devices. The at least two monitor devices comprise a first monitor device and a second monitor device. Each of the at least two monitor 5 devices is configured to collect data from the sensor assembly. Further, the first monitor device comprises a first human-readable identifier and the second monitor device comprises a second human-readable identifier that is different from the first human-readable identifier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are medical devices, systems, and methods for collecting urine output from a patient, generally including a urine receiving device and a collection container coupled with the urine receiving device. Collection devices described herein can automatically determine collected urine volume, and also automatically determine protein content, salt content and pH of the collected urine. Collection devices can automatically display different colors according to collected volumes of urine. Some devices can determine the volume of urine within a patient's bladder. Systems can include a bladder volume device and logic to facilitate communication with external entities. Some systems may also include a urine collection device. Urine receiving devices can include external catheters.

Abstract: An eye drop propulsion device and method for propelling a drop of fluid towards an eye, including a compression chamber connected to a container configured to retain fluid, a dispenser aperture connected to the compression chamber and configured to be selectively occluded or not occluded, and a compressor configured to alter pressure in the compression chamber such that when the compressor is activated when the dispenser aperture is occluded, air is forced to flow from the compression chamber into the container, and when the compressor is deactivated, a vacuum is created in the compression chamber causing a portion of fluid in the container to flow into the compression chamber, and when the compressor is activated when the dispenser aperture is not occluded, a drop of fluid is propelled towards the eye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stoma implant assembly comprising a base having an aperture adapted to engage an outlet. The base is adapted to engage a body of a subject and the outlet comprises a bore therethrough. The outlet comprises a distal end having a connecting portion adapted to releasably secure a second connecting portion. The present stoma plant assembly alleviates some of the disadvantages associated with presently available stoma plant assemblies.

Abstract: An elastic dialysis stent comprises a central restrictor segment located between two tapered segments. The tapered segments are tapered from a larger diameter suitable for joining to tubular graft segments or attaching the stent in a graft or fistula, to the narrower diameter of the elastic central restrictor segment which provides a stenosis. The central restrictor is made of an elastic material which enables the stent to be radially expanded by a balloon catheter to a larger diameter for passage of endovascular devices through the stent for repair of blockages on the venous side of the stent. When the balloon catheter is deflated and removed, the elastic properties of the stent cause it to retract to its original stenotic configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a cannula that can establish fluid communication with a suction source, and a wound closure path dimensioned to cover a wound in skin. The wound closure patch can receive a topical adhesive to adhere to the skin and form a microbial barrier over the wound. The wound closure patch defines a channel. The wound closure patch includes a top surface, a bottom surface defining at least one channel interposed between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a fluid coupling section in fluid communication with the channel. The fluid coupling section can couple with the cannula to thereby establish fluid communication between the cannula, the channel, and the at least one opening defined by the bottom surface.

Abstract: A wound therapy system includes a single conduit fluidly connecting a wound site to a. removed fluid canister. A negative pressure circuit is defined by the wound site, the conduit, the removed fluid canister and tubing extending between the removed fluid canister and a pneumatic pump that applies negative pressure to the negative pressure circuit. A method of operating the wound therapy system includes profiling and benchmarking pressure decay within the negative pressure circuit against previous and/or expected pressure decay to identify any new or sudden anomalies that occur during the operation of the wound therapy system. The wound therapy system may additionally alert a user to such anomalous operation of the wound therapy system and/or identify and alert a user to an underlying cause (e.g, blockage and/or leak, etc.) that is responsible for the anomalous readings.

Abstract: Provided is an intraocular implant delivery device, comprising a housing, a main control pull rod assembly, a slider assembly a striking assembly, a retracting needle turntable, and a push needle assembly. The main control pull rod assembly, the slider assembly, the striking assembly, and the retracting needle turntable are all arranged in the housing. A through hole is provided at a distal end of the housing, and a push needle of the push needle assembly passes through the through hole and extends to an outer side of the housing. The main control pull rod assembly, the slider assembly, and the striking assembly are each provided with an energy source capable of selectively releasing energy. The main control pull rod assembly is actuated by an operator through a button arranged on the housing, so that the energy source drives the main control pull rod assembly to move axially.

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 includes a front wall, a rear wall and an inlet for receiving human waste. The pouch has a comfort layer provided at least on the front wall. The comfort layer on the front wall has a colour with a value in the range L*=50.0 to 70.0, a*=+1.8 to +10.0 and b*=?0.9 to ?9.0 or +0.9 to +12.0 measured in the CIE L*a*b* colour code system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a catheter body, a catheter back, and a connector. The catheter body can include a cavity extending along a length of the catheter body. The cavity is configured to open toward a patient. The catheter back can include a connector hole aligned with an end portion of the cavity. The connector hole can be configured to open away from the patient. The connector is disposed in the connector hole. The connector can include a sump configured to collect urine from the end portion of the cavity for withdrawal from the FEC. In another example, a method of an FEC can includes a method of using the FEC.

Abstract: An ostomy leakage detection system (10) includes a sensing accessory (12) and a monitor device (14). The sensing accessory includes sensors configured to detect ostomy effluent leakage under a skin barrier (20) of an ostomy pouch system (18). The monitor device is configured to communicate with the sensing accessory to receive ostomy effluent leakage data. The monitor device is also configured to engage with the sensing accessory and configured to be attached to the ostomy pouch system or to user's body via the sensing accessory.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions. The absorbent article further includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a laminate. The laminate has an elasticized region. The laminate includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven and an elastomeric material sandwiched between said first and second nonwovens in the elasticized region. The laminate includes a bonding region with a bond density of at least 3% and at least partially overlapping the elastomeric material. The laminate exhibits an Unload Force at 50% of at least 0.90 N.