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Ostomy port gas release mechanism

US9314365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

B. Braun Medical SAS · FR

Inventors

David Hanuka · Migdal HaEmek, IL
Meir Or · Kfar Sava, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 1, 2012
Grant date	Apr 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 1, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

Controlled or automatic release of gas from ostomy ports. In some embodiments a gap is selectively formed between a cap and a body of an ostomy port. In some embodiments, a dedicated gas exhaust lumen is provided as part of the port. Optionally, the gas release uses a filter to reduce odor.

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