A biodegradable odor barrier film for ostomy, continence and bowel management applications includes a barrier layer comprising at least about 90% wt. polyglycolic acid. The biodegradable odor barrier film provides excellent mechanical and odor barrier properties desired in ostomy, continence and bowel management applications.

A biodegradable odor barrier film for ostomy, continence and bowel management applications includes a barrier layer comprising at least about 90% wt. polyglycolic acid. The biodegradable odor barrier film provides excellent mechanical and odor barrier properties desired in ostomy, continence and bowel management applications.

A faceplate assembly for an ostomy pouch system including an invertible stoma collar is provided. The invertible stoma collar protrudes toward a stoma and defines an inlet opening. The invertible stoma collar is formed from a flexible material having an elastic memory, such that the stoma collar hugs the stoma as the stoma is received through the inlet opening, and becomes inverted. The inverted stoma collar has a tendency to regain its original shape, and thus, applies sufficient pressure to seal around the stoma without strangulating the stoma.

A faceplate assembly for an ostomy pouch system including an invertible stoma collar is provided. The invertible stoma collar protrudes toward a stoma and defines an inlet opening. The invertible stoma collar is formed from a flexible material having an elastic memory, such that the stoma collar hugs the stoma as the stoma is received through the inlet opening, and becomes inverted. The inverted stoma collar has a tendency to regain its original shape, and thus, applies sufficient pressure to seal around the stoma without strangulating the stoma.

The ostomy pouch protector is for protecting an ostomy pouch. It comprises an impermeable envelope defining an enclosure for receiving an ostomy pouch therein. The envelope comprises an ostomy opening allowing access into the enclosure, for allowing the ostomy pouch to be inserted within and removed from the enclosure and for allowing the ostomy pouch to connect to the ostomy through the ostomy opening. The envelope defines a rim about the ostomy opening. The envelope also comprises a skirt attached to the rim and extending away from the ostomy opening. A biasing attachment releasably attaches the envelope to the person and biases the skirt in sealing engagement against the abdomen of the person.

The ostomy pouch protector is for protecting an ostomy pouch. It comprises an impermeable envelope defining an enclosure for receiving an ostomy pouch therein. The envelope comprises an ostomy opening allowing access into the enclosure, for allowing the ostomy pouch to be inserted within and removed from the enclosure and for allowing the ostomy pouch to connect to the ostomy through the ostomy opening. The envelope defines a rim about the ostomy opening. The envelope also comprises a skirt attached to the rim and extending away from the ostomy opening. A biasing attachment releasably attaches the envelope to the person and biases the skirt in sealing engagement against the abdomen of the person.

A base plate for an ostomy appliance, the base plate (4) comprises a top layer (208) defining a base plate plane; a first adhesive layer (200) adapted to adhere the base plate (4) to peristomal skin of a user; an electrode assembly (204); and a monitor interface (207) configured to electronically connect with the electrode assembly (204), where the monitor interface (207) comprises a coupling part (210) configured to form a releasably mechanically and/or electronically coupling between the base plate (4) and a monitor device (6); the coupling part (210) is configured to engage and/or disengage with the monitor device (6) allowing the monitor device (6) to be coupled to the base plate by a motion in a direction corresponding to an acute angle of 45 degrees or less relative to the base plate plane.

An ostomy pouch or wound bag includes a fluid tight collecting bag for containing bodily fluid or waste matter. The collecting bag includes an opening for receiving bodily fluid or waste matter. A flexible material cover is provided that at least partially covers the collecting bag. The cover comprises a front part arranged on a first side of the collecting bag that in use faces forward away from the wearer. The front part of the cover includes a first panel section having a viewing window through which the opening is visible and a cover panel section that is reconfigurable between a closed configuration in which at least part of the cover panel section covers and obscures the viewing window and the opening is obscured, and an open configuration in which the viewing window is uncovered and the stoma opening is at least partially visible.

An ostomy pouch or wound bag includes a fluid tight collecting bag for containing bodily fluid or waste matter. The collecting bag includes an opening for receiving bodily fluid or waste matter. A flexible material cover is provided that at least partially covers the collecting bag. The cover comprises a front part arranged on a first side of the collecting bag that in use faces forward away from the wearer. The front part of the cover includes a first panel section having a viewing window through which the opening is visible and a cover panel section that is reconfigurable between a closed configuration in which at least part of the cover panel section covers and obscures the viewing window and the opening is obscured, and an open configuration in which the viewing window is uncovered and the stoma opening is at least partially visible.

An ostomy output diversion device is used to cover and seal closely around a patient's stoma, to divert stoma effluent output through the device, into a container or reservoir, temporarily eliminating the need of an adhesive-based ostomy pouching system. The ostomy output diversion device is placed over the person's stoma, with the base ring surrounding the peristomal skin, the adjustable inner tube is retracted until the base ring is centered over the stoma, the body support strap is then placed over the device to secure it to the patient's body, the inner tube is then extended over the stoma, the patient applies the desired pressure against the skin, then secures the inner tube in place with the pressure adjustment lock. The device may also include an ostomy pouch mounting ring for attachment to an ostomy pouch, and a disposable receptacle.