Flange extender comprising honey
AssigneeWelland Medical Limited
InventorArash Moavenian
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Abstract
A flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises honey. In a preferred embodiment, the flange extender comprises a composition of hydrocolloid and medical grade Manuka honey and at least one release liner. Incorporation of honey into a flange extender provides additional adhesion to the skin of an ostomate and to a flange of an ostomy bag, increased wear time may possible and there may be reduced peristomal skin irritation. These advantages provide increased comfort for a user as well as reduced risk of infection through the antibacterial properties of honey.
Claims10
A flange extender for extending a surface area of a flange used with an ostomy bag having an opening, wherein:
- the flange extender comprises 0.01% to 2% honey by weight and 95% to 99.99% hydrocolloid by weight;
- and
- the flange extender is arcuate, having a concave inner edge, the concave inner edge adapted to attach to a peripheral edge of the flange;
- wherein at least two flange extenders have ends that are configured for:
- overlapping;
- and for alignment without overlapping;
- with each other, thereby forming an annulus when applied around the ostomy bag opening or to a peristomal area of skin of a user;
- and
- wherein the honey and the hydrocolloid are configured for reducing skin irritation and/or inflammation.
A method of making a flange extender for extending a surface area of a flange used with an ostomy bag having an opening, the method comprising:
- providing a composition configured for reducing skin irritation and/or inflammation, the composition comprising 0.01% to 2% honey by weight and 95% to 99.99% hydrocolloid by weight;
- and
- providing a flange extender that is arcuate, having a concave inner edge, the concave inner edge adapted to attach to a peripheral edge of the flange;
- wherein at least two flange extenders have ends that are configured for:
- overlapping;
- and for alignment without overlapping;
- with each other, thereby forming an annulus when applied around the ostomy bag opening or to a peristomal area of skin of a user;
- and
- applying the composition to at least a skin-facing side of the flange extender.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.