Ostomy appliance configured for leakage detection
US12295874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/4401
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ostomy appliance includes an ostomy hydrocolloid having a body-facing side, a pouch-facing side and a stoma opening, at least one fluid aperture formed in the body-facing side and at least one fluidic channel embedded in the ostomy hydrocolloid having a proximal portion disposed in fluid communication with the at least one fluid aperture. The ostomy appliance also includes at least one window formed in the pouch facing side, the at least one window aligned with a distal portion of the fluidic channel such that a portion of the fluidic channel is visible through the window. In another embodiment, an ostomy appliance includes a skin barrier material and an ultrasonic detection device for monitoring the skin barrier material.
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