Ostomy device, apparatus, and system

A waste collection system for collecting waste from a body of a patient, the waste collection system comprising:

• a device for insertion into a stoma formed in the body, the device defining an axial direction, the device having a distal end and a proximal end spaced apart along the axial direction, the device comprising:
• a tube extending over a tube length along the axial direction between the distal end and the proximal end, the tube defining a path for movement of waste, the distal end configured to be disposed within the body and proximal end configured to be disposed outside the body;
• and
• a collection apparatus for collecting waste moving through the device, the collection apparatus comprising:
• a waste pouch having a neck portion with an opening and a container portion, and
• a connector having a tubular portion defining a connection portion and a flange portion,
• wherein the flange portion of the connector is integrally attached to the waste pouch such that a fluid tight seal is formed between the connector and the waste pouch,
• wherein the connector of the collection apparatus is configured to interface with the device to connect the collection apparatus to the device for the collection of waste from the body, and
• wherein the tube includes a transition duct extending external to the body and into the waste pouch for directing waste into the tubular portion of the connector, wherein the transition duct is formed from a flexible film, and wherein the transition duct extends from a first end at the tube to a second end at a bottom portion of the waste pouch such that the transition duct is enclosed within the waste pouch, the first end of the transition duct and the tube integrated to form a single component;
• and
• wherein the tubular portion of the connector is configured to be inserted into the proximal end of the tube of the device for insertion into the stoma.