Ostomy appliance with a leakage indicator
US9066812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00731
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ostomy device that comprises an adhesive wafer for attaching to the skin around the stoma. The wafer comprises an adhesive layer having a proximal adhesive surface and a distal surface. The distal surface is covered with a backing layer. The wafer comprises a central portion and a peripheral portion, and it comprises at least a first and a detection zone, wherein the detection zone is configured to provide a tactile sensation on the distal surface of the wafer when exposed to moisture.
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