A base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance is disclosed, the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part comprising a first adhesive layer with a proximal side configured for attachment of the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part to the skin surface of a user, the first adhesive layer having a stomal opening with a center point; and a plurality of electrodes including a ground electrode, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the ground electrode comprising a ground connection part, the first electrode comprising a first connection part, and the second electrode comprising a second connection part; wherein the ground electrode forms a ground for the first electrode and the second electrode.

A base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance is disclosed, the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part comprising a first adhesive layer with a proximal side configured for attachment of the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part to the skin surface of a user, the first adhesive layer having a stomal opening with a center point; and a plurality of electrodes including a ground electrode, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the ground electrode comprising a ground connection part, the first electrode comprising a first connection part, and the second electrode comprising a second connection part; wherein the ground electrode forms a ground for the first electrode and the second electrode.

An ostomy appliance including: first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries; a stoma-receiving opening for receipt of a stoma; a collecting cavity defined between the first and second walls wherein the stoma-receiving opening is fluidly connected to the collecting cavity; a connection member connected to the first and/or second wall for attaching the appliance to a user or for attaching the appliance to a flange for attaching the appliance to a user; an outlet which extends away from the stoma-receiving opening, the outlet including an outlet wall and terminating in an opening; and a user graspable member for assisting in moving the outlet opening from a first, closed, condition to a second, open, condition; wherein the user graspable member includes a graspable portion and an attachment portion, the attachment portion being positioned closer to the stoma-receiving opening than the graspable portion; wherein the attachment portion is attached to the outlet wall.

A drainage hag system for urinary collection comprises a urinary drainage bag (14) comprising a first inlet (16) and an inlet valve for regulating a flow of urine from a catheter (12) into the urinary drainage bog (14) via the first inlet, an outlet (22) and an outlet valve (24) for regulating a flow of urine (20) out of the urinary drainage bag (14). The drainage bug system further comprises a receptacle bag (26) of a foil or sheet material for emptying the urinary drainage bag (14) and comprising a receptacle compartment (28) for storing urine, and a connector for providing a connection between the receptacle bag (26) and the urinary drainage hag (14). The connector provides a second inlet constituting a receptacle inlet to the receptacle compartment (28) when connected to the receptacle hag (26) such that urine can flow into the receptacle compartment (28).

A drainage hag system for urinary collection comprises a urinary drainage bag (14) comprising a first inlet (16) and an inlet valve for regulating a flow of urine from a catheter (12) into the urinary drainage bog (14) via the first inlet, an outlet (22) and an outlet valve (24) for regulating a flow of urine (20) out of the urinary drainage bag (14). The drainage bug system further comprises a receptacle bag (26) of a foil or sheet material for emptying the urinary drainage bag (14) and comprising a receptacle compartment (28) for storing urine, and a connector for providing a connection between the receptacle bag (26) and the urinary drainage hag (14). The connector provides a second inlet constituting a receptacle inlet to the receptacle compartment (28) when connected to the receptacle hag (26) such that urine can flow into the receptacle compartment (28).

An adhesive ostomy element comprising a backing layer (3) and having at least a first section (1) and at least a first adhesive (4) on a surface of said backing layer. In the centre is provided a stoma-receiving through-going hole (2) defining an inner boundary in said first section and said first section being adjacent to and extending radially from said through-going hole. At least a part of the portion of the first section is provided with a layer of absorbent foam (7) adjacent the hole. The foam expands towards the stoma when wetted and provides a seal against the stoma.

An ostomy appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an attachment part attached to the skin of a user; a cover assembly part disposed on the top surface of the attachment part and continuously dispensing plastic film into which excrement flows; and a sealing part that is coupled to one side of the cover assembly part and thermally seals a portion of the dispensed plastic film.

Provided herein is a bridging device including, in some embodiments, a piece of tubing including a securement loop, a first connector at a first end of the piece of tubing, and a second connector at a second end of the piece of tubing. Also provided herein is a male external catheter (“MEC”) kit including, in some embodiments, an MEC; a drainage bag for the MEC; and the bridging device for fluidly connecting the MEC to the drainage bag. The securement loop of the piece of tubing is configured for securing the bridging device in a securement device optionally included in the MEC kit. The first connector is configured to connect to the MEC. The second connector is configured to connect to the drainage bag for the MEC. Methods for making and using the foregoing bridging device and MEC kit are also provided.

Provided herein is a bridging device including, in some embodiments, a piece of tubing including a securement loop, a first connector at a first end of the piece of tubing, and a second connector at a second end of the piece of tubing. Also provided herein is a male external catheter (“MEC”) kit including, in some embodiments, an MEC; a drainage bag for the MEC; and the bridging device for fluidly connecting the MEC to the drainage bag. The securement loop of the piece of tubing is configured for securing the bridging device in a securement device optionally included in the MEC kit. The first connector is configured to connect to the MEC. The second connector is configured to connect to the drainage bag for the MEC. Methods for making and using the foregoing bridging device and MEC kit are also provided.

A base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance is disclosed, the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part comprising a first adhesive layer with a proximal side configured for attachment of the base plate and/or the sensor assembly part to the skin surface of a user, the first adhesive layer having a stomal opening with a center point; and a plurality of electrodes including a ground electrode, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the ground electrode comprising a ground connection part, the first electrode comprising a first connection part, and the second electrode comprising a second connection part; wherein the ground electrode forms a ground for the first electrode and the second electrode.