External fecal management device
US12226338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/451
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fecal management device, and methods for applying a fecal management device to a patient, are described herein. In some embodiments, the fecal management device comprises a sheath having a first end and a second end, a first connector at the first end of the sheath, said first connector comprising a substrate that includes a first adhesive and a second adhesive, the second adhesive disposed relatively outwardly with respect to the first adhesive, the substrate having a multi-lobed contour with two opposing concave regions, a sheath port located at the second end of the sheath, the sheath port configured to removably mate with a collection bag port, and a collection bag, wherein the collection bag includes the collection bag port.
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