A coupling device for securing an ostomy bag to an ostomate comprises: (i) a first annular member having an inner edge, an outer edge, a first side and a second side, and on the first side an adhesive for temporarily adhering the first annular member to the ostomate's skin about a stomal opening, and on the second side a first annular bonding region, and an upstanding projection, which is arcuate and projects from part of the outer edge; and (ii) a second annular member for securing to an ostomy bag, the second annular member having an inner edge and an outer edge, and a second annular bonding region for bonding to the first annular bonding region; the outer edge of the second annular member having a diameter corresponding to an inner diameter of the upstanding projection, and the first and second annular bonding regions thereof being provided with means for forming a releasable adhesive bond therebetween.
An adhesive composition comprises oatmeal, silica, hydrocolloid and polyolefin. In an embodiment, the adhesive comprises no gelatine. The adhesive is useful for fixing an ostomy bag to the skin of a user.
A wafer for an ostomy bag comprises a film having an adhesive coating, wherein the adhesive comprises a composition comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and a two-part addition-curing composition comprising silicone.
A pouch (1) for an ostomy bag has first and second sidewalls (2, 3) forming a cavity therebetween. The side walls define a foldable neck portion (5) terminating in a discharge opening (6) for draining contents of the pouch from the cavity, the discharge opening being closed and opened by folding and unfolding the neck portion from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration respectively. A flap fastener (12) is provided on one side of the pouch to releasably secure the neck portion in the folded configuration, wherein the flap fastener has a width about 14% to about 68% of the width of the neck portion.
An outlet for a urostomy appliance has a valve comprising a housing, a valve stem and a plug. The plug is fixed in position relative to the housing. The valve stem defines a channel between a first opening and a second opening, the channel being parallel with a longitudinal axis of the outlet and defining a seat for the plug. The housing surrounds the valve stem and is configured to be movable together with the plug relative to the valve stem parallel with the longitudinal axis of the outlet between a first position wherein the plug abuts the seat thereby closing the channel and a second position wherein the plug does not abut the seat thereby opening the channel. The outlet has particular application in urostomy appliances, in particular for users having limited dexterity.
A film for an ostomy bag has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the thickness of the film being the distance between each surface, and a plurality of projections are defined in the surfaces to provide a plurality of surface reliefs which are debossed and/ or embossed into the film. The film makes minimal noise when one part of the film is moved in relation to another part of the film.
An adhesive flange (1) for an ostomy bag (4) comprises an adhesive first surface for facing the body of a user and a second surface for facing away from the body of a user said flange defining a general plane of reference a thickness thereof being defined in a direction perpendicular thereto. The flange has an inner edge which defines an opening (2) for receiving a stoma and an outer edge which defines a plurality of radial projections. A plurality of removable easy release liners (6) cover the adhesive until the ostomy bag is ready for use. The flange encourages an effective application of the ostomy bag by a user. The ostomy bag can be used to collect waste from a stoma of an ostomate.
A composition comprising collagen and honey can be produced by addition of an aqueous solution of honey to an aqueous suspension of collagen. The composition is for use in medicine and particularly for use in the treatment of a wound. A method for treatment of a wound comprises administering the composition topically to the skin of a patient.
A61L 15/40 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof
A61L 26/00 - Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, liquid bandages
A61K 8/98 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution of animal origin
A flange extender (4) for extending the flange of an ostomy bag, thereby increasing security of the connection between a user and the ostomy bag, has at least one removal tab (9) which facilitates removal of the flange extender from a user after use. The flange extender is especially suitable for medical purposes, in particular the flange extender can be used to maintain and promote healthy skin, in particular in the peri-stomal area.
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
An ostomy bag (1) has a flange (3) adjoining at least one pouch (2) wherein the pouch (2) has an integrated diagnostic device (4) for detection of urinary tract infection and an inlet (5) leading to a waste collection space (6) defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls (7) (8), the opposing surfaces configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet (5).
A flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises honey. In a preferred embodiment, the flange extender comprises a composition of hydrocolloid and medical grade Manuka honey and at least one release liner. Incorporation of honey into a flange extender provides additional adhesion to the skin of an ostomate and to a flange of an ostomy bag, increased wear time may possible and there may be reduced peristomal skin irritation. These advantages provide increased comfort for a user as well as reduced risk of infection through the antibacterial properties of honey.
A composition comprising collagen and honey can be produced by addition of an aqueous solution of honey to an aqueous suspension of collagen. The composition is for use in medicine and particularly for use in the treatment of a wound. A method for treatment of a wound comprises administering the composition topically to the skin of a patient.
An ultra-thin highly conformable arc-shaped support film for a flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises a polyurethane film having an adhesive applied to at least one of a body facing surface and an ostomy bag facing surface, wherein the film has a thickness of about 5 pm to about 100 μm and exhibits a high moisture vapor transmission rate even compared to thin films used for film dressings.
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
An ostomy bag has an inlet leading to a waste collection space defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls. The opposing surfaces are configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet and in at least one of the walls there is at least one corrugation.
A wipe comprises fibres selected from at least one of cellulosic material, polyvinyl acetate (PVA) or a combination thereof; together with a binder which is soluble in water at standard ambient temperature and pressure (SATP). The wipe can be flushed away and is suitable for carrying a solution. The wipe is especially suitable for carrying a solution for medical purposes.
A61K 8/58 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, halogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D04H 1/587 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives characterised by the bonding agents used
Herein is provided an ostomy bag assembly comprising outer and inner bags secured to one side of an adhesive flange of laminar construction and comprising, in sequence, a bioadhesive layer, a first polymeric support layer, a heat sealable layer, a second polymeric support layer, and a weldable polymeric layer; the adhesive flange having an annular channel which surrounds a means defining an orifice and extends through the heat sealable layers, the second polymeric support layer andthea weldable polymeric layer to form radially inner and outer attachment zones separated by the annular channel, the inner bag attached to a radially inner attachment zone and the outer bag attached to a radially outer attachment zone; wherein the inner and outer bags, together with attached portions of the heat sealable layers, the second polymeric support layer and the weldable polymeric layer can each be peeled away from the first polymeric support layer.
The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly comprising outer (2) and inner (4) bags secured to one side of an adhesive flange (6); the adhesive flange (6) having means defining an orifice to enable bodily waste from a stomal opening to be received by the inner bag; wherein the adhesive flange is of laminar construction and comprises, in sequence, from a body-contacting surface outwards: (a) a bioadhesive layer (10) for securing the flange to a body surface of a patient about the stomal opening; (b) a first polymeric support layer (8) attached to the bioadhesive layer (a); (c) a heat sealable layer (16) having a heat sealable adhesive surface which releasably bonds the heat sealable layer to the first polymeric support surface; (d) a second polymeric support layer (14) bonded to the heat sealable layer; (e) a weldable polymeric layer (18) to which the inner and outer bags are attached, the weldable polymeric layer being bonded to the second polymeric support layer; the adhesive flange having an annular channel (20) which surrounds the means defining the orifice and extends through layers (c), (d) and (e) so as to form radially inner (22) and outer (24) attachment zones separated by the annular channel (20), the inner bag (4) being attached to the radially inner attachment zone (22) and outer bag (2) being attached to the radially outer attachment zone (24); and wherein the inner and outer bags (4), (2), together with attached portions of layers (c), (d) and (e) can each be peeled away from the first polymeric support layer (b). Also provided by the invention are adhesive flange blanks from which the ostomy bag assemblies can be manufactured, as well as methods for the manufacture of the ostomy bag assemblies and the adhesive flange blanks.
A filter for an ostomy bag comprises a backing layer, a layer of odour-adsorbing material, a hydrophobic membrane layer, and a layer of adhesive webbing.
A61F 5/441 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having deodorant means, e.g. filters
A flange extender (1) for an ostomy bag (3) comprises honey. In a preferred embodiment, the flange extender comprises a composition of hydrocolloid and medical grade Manuka honey and at least one release liner (7). Incorporation of honey into a flange extender provides additional adhesion to the skin of an ostomate and to a flange of an ostomy bag, increased wear time may possible and there may be reduced peristomal skin irritation. These advantages provide increased comfort for a user as well as reduced risk of infection through the antibacterial properties of honey.
An ultra-thin highly conformable arc-shaped support film for a flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises a polyurethane film having an adhesive applied to at least one of a body facing surface and an ostomy bag facing surface, wherein the film has a thickness of about 5pm to about 100μm and exhibits a high moisture vapour transmission rate even compared to thin films used for film dressings.
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
An ostomy bag has an inlet leading to a waste collection space defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls. The opposing surfaces are configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet and in at least one of the walls there is at least one corrugation.
A wipe comprises fibres selected from at least one of cellulosic material, polyvinyl acetate (PVA) or a combination thereof; together with a binder which is soluble in water at standard ambient temperature and pressure (SATP). The wipe can be flushed away and is suitable for carrying a solution. The wipe is especially suitable for carrying a solution for medical purposes.
D04H 1/587 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives characterised by the bonding agents used
An ostomy device comprises an ostomy bag; a peristomal pad with a body-side adhesive surface and at least one belt attachment means interposed between the ostomy bag and the bag-side surface of the peristomal pad, wherein the device comprises at least one skin protection means.
A61F 5/449 - Body securing means, e.g. belts, garments
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
An ostomy bag including in an accessible wall 1 a closable exit aperture 5 and means 4 for selectively releasing accumulated gas through the aperture 5.
A61F 5/441 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having deodorant means, e.g. filters
An anal irrigation system comprises an irrigation nozzle (11) for insertion in a user, a reservoir (5) for containing a liquid; at least one conduit (9) for carrying liquid from the reservoir to the irrigation nozzle; and a pneumatic pressuring means (4) to create positive pressure in the reservoir and force liquid from the reservoir through the or each conduit to the irrigation nozzle.
An insertion device (1) for an anal irrigation system comprises a positioning member (5) and at least one exit aperture (7) separated by a hollow shaft (3), wherein the structure of the device is weakened upon immersion in a toilet bowl such that the device can be flushed away.
An ostomy device comprises an ostomy bag; a peristomal pad with a body-side adhesive surface and at least one belt attachment means interposed between the ostomy bag and the bag-side surface of the peristomal pad, wherein the device comprises at least one skin protection means.
A urostomy drainage pouch comprises an integral drainage member having an inlet into the pouch, wherein the pouch comprises at least one securing means for securing the drainage member away from the body-side surface of the pouch.
A61F 5/442 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having irrigation ports or means
The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly including an outer bag and an inner bag secured to one side of a flange. The inner bag is removable to facilitate disposal. The flange has a polymeric backing film and a layer of bioadhesive for securing the ostomy bag assembly to the body of a patient. The flange includes an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag. The outer bag is detachably bonded to a first attachment zone on the flange and the inner bag is secured to a second attachment zone on the flange. The outer bag is mounted to the flange by an annular bonding element is formed from a multilayer polymeric material comprising first and second ethylene vinyl acetate layers and a polymeric support layer interposed there between. A method of fabricating ostomy bags is also provided.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
An ostomy bag comprises two opposing walls (1a, 1b) defining internally opposing surfaces. The walls are welded together along a seam (2). The front facing wall (la) is transparent and through it can be seen a leaf (3) of flexible lightweight material which is welded into the seam (2) between the two walls (1a, 1b). The dotted outline represents the position of an inlet (4) passing through the rear wall (1b) into which, in use, deposits are received. In use, the inlet (4) is positioned above the section of the seam (2) where the leaf is welded between the walls (1a, 1b).
An ostomy bag including in an accessible wall (1) a closable exit aperture (5) and (4) for selectively releasing accumulated gas through the aperture (5).
A61F 5/441 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having deodorant means, e.g. filters
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.
A61F 5/441 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having deodorant means, e.g. filters
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
The invention provides a drainage bag assembly for receiving bodily waste; the drainage bag assembly comprising outer (6) and inner (12) bags secured to one side of a flange (2), the flange (2) being provided with means defining an orifice to 5 enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag (12), and the flange (2) having connected to an opposite side thereof means for securing the drainage bag assembly to the body of a patient; the outer bag (6) being detachably secured by means of a peelable but non-repositionable adhesive to a first attachment zone (4) on the flange and the inner bag being detachably secured by means of a peelable adhesive to a 0 second attachment zone (16) on the flange, wherein the first attachment zone (4) surrounds the second attachment zone (16) and is non-overlapping therewith; and the second attachment zone (16) surrounds the means defining the orifice; and wherein the outer bag (6) can be removed or opened to permit access to the interior thereof and removal of the inner bag (12).
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly including an outer bag and an inner bag secured to one side of a flange. The inner bag is removable to facilitate disposal. The flange has a polymeric backing film and a layer of bioadhesive for securing the ostomy bag assembly to the body of a patient. The flange includes an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag. The outer bag is detachably bonded to a first attachment zone on the flange and the inner bag is secured to a second attachment zone on the flange. The outer bag is mounted to the flange by an annular bonding element is formed from a multilayer polymeric material comprising first and second ethylene vinyl acetate layers and a polymeric support layer interposed there between. A method of fabricating ostomy bags is also provided.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
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.
The invention provides a drainage bag assembly for receiving bodily waste; the drainage bag assembly comprising outer (6) and inner (12) bags secured to one side of a flange (2), the flange (2) being provided with means defining an orifice to 5 enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag (12), and the flange (2) having connected to an opposite side thereof means for securing the drainage bag assembly to the body of a patient; the outer bag (6) being detachably secured by means of a peelable but non-repositionable adhesive to a first attachment zone (4) on the flange and the inner bag being detachably secured by means of a peelable adhesive to a 0 second attachment zone (16) on the flange, wherein the first attachment zone (4) surrounds the second attachment zone (16) and is non-overlapping therewith; and the second attachment zone (16) surrounds the means defining the orifice; and wherein the outer bag (6) can be removed or opened to permit access to the interior thereof and removal of the inner bag (12).
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