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System for applying a stoma cover

A system including a stoma cover and an applicator for applying a stoma cover for temporarily covering a stoma during exchange of an ostomy appliance. The stoma cover has a hood-like element with a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein the proximal end portion of the hood-like element is configured to be adjustable to provide for a stoma entrance of the stoma cover to be of variable size, which can be manipulated using the applicator. Also disclosed is a stoma cover and a kit of parts.

Method and a receptacle bag for emptying a urinary bag
11547597 · 2023-01-10 · ·

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).

Ostomy device
11547594 · 2023-01-10 · ·

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.

Fluid collection garments

Examples relate to garments, systems, and methods for fluid collection or removing fluids from a fluid collection device. The fluid collection garments include a fabric body configured to be worn on the pelvis of a wearer, where the fabric body has a port thereon or therein, where the port holds a fluid collection device therein. The fluid collection device is shaped to complement the female anatomy or male anatomy near the urethra. The fluid collection device can include a vacuum source in fluid communication with the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

FLUID COLLECTION ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A SAMPLE PORT
20220395390 · 2022-12-15 ·

Fluid collection assemblies (100, 200, 300a, 300b, 400a, 400b, 500, 600) including a sample port (112, 212, 312, 412a, 412b, 512), systems (146a) including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a fluid impermeable barrier (102) including a first end region (104), a second end region (106) opposite the first end region, and a sump (108) that forms at least a portion of the first end region. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines at least one opening (114) between the first end region and the second end region and a fluid reservoir that is defined by at least a portion of the sump. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one wicking material (138) disposed in the chamber (116) and a sample port (112) extending from the sump. The sample port is configured to be connected to a fluid collector (144a). The sample port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir (110) such that a sample of the bodily fluids received by the fluid collection assembly may be obtained.

BLADDER COLLECTION SYSTEM

Disclosed herein is a bladder collection system. Particularly, a bladder collection system for females is disclosed. The system is designed to be flexible and useful in upright or mobile situations. The bladder relief system includes a collection interface sized and configured for seated or standing application, a sleeve, defining a collection opening, and sidewalls defining a collection cavity, an interface tubing, extending from one end of the sleeve to another, between a collection end of the interface tubing, and an exit port for connection to an exit hose; and an adsorbing material contained within the collection cavity.

MENSTRUAL CUP
20220370238 · 2022-11-24 · ·

A menstrual cup is capable of having various sizes customizedly selected according to the characteristics of women's vaginas having different sizes by providing an upper restoring ring having a diameter larger than the diameter of a restoring ring provided on a flexible cup, so that if the menstrual cup is inserted into a wearer's vagina to cause her to feel painful because it is bigger than her vagina, the upper restoring ring is removed, and next, the menstrual cup with the restoring ring smaller than the upper restoring ring is inserted into the vagina, thereby achieving pain removal and safe and convenient collection of menstrual blood and perfectly preventing the initial reluctance of women in the use of the menstrual cup in spite of many advantages the menstrual cup has had.

FLUID COLLECTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CUSTOMIZABLE EXTERNAL SUPPORT AND RELATED METHODS
20220370234 · 2022-11-24 ·

A fluid collection system may include a fluid collection device, a tube, a fluid collection container configured to receive fluid from the fluid collection device, and a vacuum source configured to pull an at least partial vacuum to draw the fluid from the fluid collection device through the tube into the fluid collection container. The fluid collection device may include a fluid impermeable barrier including an outer surface and an inner surface, the fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection device may include a porous material disposed in the chamber and an external support coupled to the outer surface of the fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier exhibits a first shape prior to shaping the external support and a second shape after shaping the external support with the first shape being different from the second shape.

NON-INVASIVE FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE FOR IMPROVED FLUID COLLECTION FOR AMBULATORY USERS

Embodiments are directed to a fluid collection system for collecting and transporting urine away from the body. The system includes a fluid collection device positionable at least proximate to a urethra of a female user. The device includes a fluid impermeable enclosure, a fluid permeable membrane, a reservoir at least partially defined by the enclosure and the membrane, a porous body disposed in the reservoir, and a drain tube coupled to an intermediate region of the enclosure. The reservoir may be configured to receive fluid discharged from the user through the fluid permeable membrane. The tube may be positioned and configured to drain the fluid that flows through the porous body. The system further includes a vacuum source configured to draw fluid from the device by applying at least a partial suction force to the reservoir of the device and a fluid collection container in fluid communication with the tube.

Sanitary stoma system and method

A sanitary stoma system including at least eight absorbent sheets, with each of the sheets including absorbent plies. The plurality of absorbent sheets is arranged in a linear fashion and removably connected into a roll. The outermost absorbent sheet includes an adhesive such that the sanitary stoma system is configured into a stable roll useful for being placed upon a stoma of a user to absorb and contain bodily fluids excreted from the stoma, which may include urine or feces. Preferably, the sanitary stoma system is packaged in multiples of three and the sanitary stoma system is affixable to an abdomen of the user, configured to absorb bodily excretions.