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US 12,616,602 B2Granted
Bacteria formulation and products including same
AssigneeHollister Incorporated
InventorsTadas S. Sileika, Mark W. Jockel, Nicole L. Dean
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Abstract
A bacteria formulation includes bacteria including odor neutralizing bacteria configured to oxidize hydrogen sulfide and/or methyl mercaptan and one or more compounds for supporting viability of the bacteria.
Claims14
An ostomy system comprising:
- an ostomy pouch having opposed sidewalls forming an enclosed area configured to receive and store stomal effluent and a pouch filter connected to one of the sidewalls;
- an ostomy appliance configured to be adhered to a user's skin;
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- a bacteria formulation comprising bacteria including odor neutralizing bacteria and one or more compounds for supporting viability of the bacteria, wherein the bacteria formulation comprises a first bacteria formulation configured to provide pH in a range of 2-3 and a second bacteria formulation configured to provide pH in a range of 6-8;
- wherein the pouch filter comprises a filter element comprising a first section and a second section, the first bacteria formulation is provided at the first section, and the second bacteria formulation is provided at the second section.
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