Dynamic convex ostomy barrier
US11833073B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/4483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A convex ostomy barrier assembly for attaching an ostomy appliance to a peristomal skin surrounding a stoma includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening defined in the skin barrier for receiving the stoma, and a convexity adjusting device. The convexity adjusting device includes a convex insert and an inflatable bladder, wherein the convex insert is configured to provide a convexity to the skin barrier and the inflatable bladder is configured to adjust at least one characteristic of the convexity.
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