An ostomy pouch holding system that includes: a first hook; a second hook; a pouch holder, where the pouch holder includes a top opening adapted to receive an ostomy pouch; a bottom opening on the pouch holder; and loop connectors at the top edge, where the loop connectors are adapted to receive the first hook and the second hook. The first hook includes a first button and the second hook includes a second button. The loop connectors preferably include a first loop connector on a first side of the top edge and a second loop connector on a second side of the top edge. The pouch holder is preferably made of spandex. The first hook and second hook are adapted for placement on a waist of a trouser.

A belt mount (5) for attaching a belt (40) to a wafer (2) of an ostomy appliance (1), the belt mount comprising a mounting ring (11) which can be attached to a hook (42) by inserting a portion of the mounting ring (11) into a mouth of the hook (42) and pulling the mounting ring (11) and hook (42) away from each other. The mounting ring (11) at least partially surrounding a mounting aperture (12) which accommodates at least a portion of the hook (42) upon successful insertion of the portion of the mounting ring (11) into the mouth of the hook (42). The belt mount further comprising a tongue (13) that extends into the mounting aperture (12) for contacting the hook (42) if the mounting ring (11) and the hook (42) are subsequently pushed towards each other so as to resist detachment of the mounting ring (11) from the hook (42).

A belt mount (5) for attaching a belt (40) to a wafer (2) of an ostomy appliance (1), the belt mount comprising a mounting ring (11) which can be attached to a hook (42) by inserting a portion of the mounting ring (11) into a mouth of the hook (42) and pulling the mounting ring (11) and hook (42) away from each other. The mounting ring (11) at least partially surrounding a mounting aperture (12) which accommodates at least a portion of the hook (42) upon successful insertion of the portion of the mounting ring (11) into the mouth of the hook (42). The belt mount further comprising a tongue (13) that extends into the mounting aperture (12) for contacting the hook (42) if the mounting ring (11) and the hook (42) are subsequently pushed towards each other so as to resist detachment of the mounting ring (11) from the hook (42).

According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.

According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.

There is described a device for containing waste material leaking from the junction between a stoma and a stoma bag having a flange, said device comprising a flange extension member which circumferentially surrounds the stoma bag flange and wherein said flange extension member includes a pouch for holding a spare stoma bag. The flange extension member can comprise an absorbent layer and can be sealed to the user's skin at its outer edge. Additionally, the flange extension member can have a waterproof or impermeable backing layer to prevent waste material from seeping through it. A modified stoma bag flange and a modified stoma bag are also described.

There is described a device for containing waste material leaking from the junction between a stoma and a stoma bag having a flange, said device comprising a flange extension member which circumferentially surrounds the stoma bag flange and wherein said flange extension member includes a pouch for holding a spare stoma bag. The flange extension member can comprise an absorbent layer and can be sealed to the user's skin at its outer edge. Additionally, the flange extension member can have a waterproof or impermeable backing layer to prevent waste material from seeping through it. A modified stoma bag flange and a modified stoma bag are also described.

A lid for an ostomy implant comprises: attachment means for attachment to the implant; and an opening part. The opening part is arranged such that it can be opened and closed while the lid is attached to the implant.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of vesicovaginal fistula. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a menstrual cup may be used to collect urine and decrease or prevent urine leakage in certain women having vesicovaginal fistula and, in some cases, the menstrual cup was observed to at least partially occlude the fistula and permit normal micturition.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of vesicovaginal fistula. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a menstrual cup may be used to collect urine and decrease or prevent urine leakage in certain women having vesicovaginal fistula and, in some cases, the menstrual cup was observed to at least partially occlude the fistula and permit normal micturition.