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Ostomy containment device

US8998862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2010
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2005/4455
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An artificial Ostomy containment device comprising an implantable intra-abdominal sleeve adapted to interfere with movement of a closure assembly positioned within the sleeve; and a closure assembly comprising a hollow stomal insert sized and shaped to conduct waste content from an intestinal portion in an abdominal cavity through said insert and out of a stoma, and a fixation element coupled to said stomal insert sized and positioned to interfere with said intra-abdominal sleeve.

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