Ostomy appliance
US7722586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/445
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ostomy appliance comprising a base plate, said base plate having a first hole for receiving a stoma, ureter, or catheter and an adhesive wafer having a first surface to be attached to the wearer's abdomen back, or chest; a receiving member or bag releasably attached to the base plate, said bag having a second hole for receiving wastes exiting the stoma, ureter or catheter; and a disposable inner bag liner forming a second bag inside the receiving member and being releasably attachable to the base plate in a first coupling area by first coupling means, said disposable inner bag liner having a third hole for receiving wastes exiting the stoma, ureter or catheter and the receiving wastes exiting the stoma, ureter or catheter and the receiving member being releasably attachable to the base plate by second coupling means wherein the first coupling means is in the form of an adhesive flange projecting from the rim of the third hole and having a surface for releasable sealing against a second surface of the base plate facing away from the user provides an ostomy appliance combining the advantages of using a separate, flushable inner bags with an easy, safe, hygienic and discreet manage…
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