Abstract: A collecting device for the collection of excretions from various body openings, both natural and surgical in nature, is disclosed. The collecting device includes an inflatable collar which may be inserted into a body opening prior to inflation, and then be inflated in order to firmly anchor itself within that opening and prevent its inadvertent removal therefrom, or attached to a body opening or appendage. A solid elongated tubular member is heat-sealed to either the inner diameter or outer diameter of the inflatable collar, and forms a continuous channel connecting the inflatable collar to a bag disposed external to the body opening so that body secretions from that opening are collected in the bag in a simple and hygienic manner.

Abstract: A collecting bag for the collection of excretions from various body openings, both natural and surgical in nature, is disclosed. The collecting bag includes an inflatable collar which is inserted into a body opening prior to inflation, and which is then inflated in order to firmly anchor itself within that opening and prevent its inadvertent removal therefrom. Means are provided for inflating the collar from a point external the body. The inflating means comprises a channel located within the interior of the bag itself. Additional channel means is provided within the interior of the bag itself for use in the application of an enema.