An ostomy appliance includes a filter assembly and a multi-stage filter protection. The multi-stage filter protection may include a prefilter formed from a foam and a microperforated protective panel covering the prefilter.

A multilayer film having at least one barrier layer and at least one outer layer, suitable for medical applications, such as ostomy applications, which is effective as barrier for odors and has sufficient properties with respect to provide a pliable, tear resistant with noise damping film is provided. The multilayer film includes polyolefin elastomers, plasticized PVDC, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers and additives.

A multilayer film having at least one barrier layer and at least one outer layer, suitable for medical applications, such as ostomy applications, which is effective as barrier for odors and has sufficient properties with respect to provide a pliable, tear resistant with noise damping film is provided. The multilayer film includes polyolefin elastomers, plasticized PVDC, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers and additives.

A stool management system having a tubular body including a first end section disposable in a rectum of a patient and a second end section including a first connector which detachably mates with a second connector coupled to a collection container which receives waste matter passed through the tubular body from the bowel of the patient.

A stool management system having a tubular body including a first end section disposable in a rectum of a patient and a second end section including a first connector which detachably mates with a second connector coupled to a collection container which receives waste matter passed through the tubular body from the bowel of the patient.

An adhesive device is capable of releasing fragrances, specifically scent patches. The adhesive device is used in the treatment of side effects associated with incontinence or an ileostomy.

An adhesive device is capable of releasing fragrances, specifically scent patches. The adhesive device is used in the treatment of side effects associated with incontinence or an ileostomy.

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.

An ostomy appliance (10) includes a pouch wall (12) defining at least a portion of a collection chamber (14) configured to collect and store effluent from a stoma, an inlet (20) formed in the pouch wall configured to be positioned adjacent to the stoma, and a filter assembly (110) connected to the pouch wall. The filter assembly includes a base (112), a carrier (114), and at least one filter (116). The base includes a vent opening (118) disposed in fluid communication with the collection chamber, the carrier is movably connected to the base, and the at least one filter retained in the carrier. The carrier is operable to move the at least one filter relative to the vent opening to clean the filter by way of contact between the base and filter during movement of the filter relative to the base. An stomy appliance including a slidable filter assembly for cleaning a filter is also provided.

An ostomy appliance (10) includes a pouch wall (12) defining at least a portion of a collection chamber (14) configured to collect and store effluent from a stoma, an inlet (20) formed in the pouch wall configured to be positioned adjacent to the stoma, and a filter assembly (110) connected to the pouch wall. The filter assembly includes a base (112), a carrier (114), and at least one filter (116). The base includes a vent opening (118) disposed in fluid communication with the collection chamber, the carrier is movably connected to the base, and the at least one filter retained in the carrier. The carrier is operable to move the at least one filter relative to the vent opening to clean the filter by way of contact between the base and filter during movement of the filter relative to the base. An stomy appliance including a slidable filter assembly for cleaning a filter is also provided.