US 11,229,544 B2 · Parastomal hernia support harness

Abstract

Parastomal hernia support devices are disclosed herein. A parastomal hernia support device configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a support assembly including a generally rigid outer portion and a generally flexible inner portion having an aperture configured to be aligned with a stoma of the user. In some embodiments, the support assembly includes a tensioning assembly that can be actuated by the user to adjust the tension in a non-elastic strap that secures the support assembly against the user. For example, the user can increase the tension in the strap to add support to the peristomal tissues proximate the stoma to reduce the likelihood of the user developing a parastomal hernia.

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Dependent claims

A wearable device for applying pressure proximate to a stoma of a user wearing the device, the device comprising:

a support panel having a front side and an opposing rear side, wherein the rear side is configured to face the user when the device is worn, and wherein the support panel is formed from a first material;
a lining coupled to the rear side of the support panel and having an aperture therein, wherein the aperture is configured to be generally aligned with the stoma when the device is worn, and wherein the lining is formed from a second material less rigid than the first material, and
wherein the lining has a hardness that decreases radially from the aperture;
and
a tensioning assembly coupled to the support panel and configured to selectively adjust tension in a strap securing the device to the user.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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