Medical device for collection and release of bodily waste from a subject, uses and method thereof

An ostomy system, comprising:

• an ostomy device for manually controlling the release and collection of bodily waste from an external stoma of a subject, the ostomy device comprising:
• a collapsible collecting bag;
• a first base plate for encircling the stoma and for placing directly on the subject skin that surrounds the stoma;
• a second base plate having an opening and connected to the collecting bag such that bodily waste can flow through the first base plate and the opening of the second base plate into the collecting bag;
• a valve for releasing intra-abdominal gas into an exterior of the device;
• and
• a cap for closing and for opening the device comprising an inward side for closing onto the second base plate;
• wherein the valve comprises a valve member for closing said valve, wherein the valve member is a flexible membrane having a slit which is openable by pressure applied by a hand or a finger of the subject, in a direction towards the subject skin,
• wherein the valve comprises a degassing aperture comprising a first channel, a second channel, and the valve member,
• wherein the first channel is arranged for gas flow from the stoma through the first base plate,
• wherein the valve member is arranged for gas flow to be routed from the first channel to the second channel,
• wherein the second channel is arranged for gas flow from said valve member through the second base plate into the exterior, and
• wherein the first channel is arranged to be placed in parallel to the subject skin and the second channel is arranged to be placed perpendicularly to the subject skin;
• and
• one or more pouches selected from the group consisting of:
• a colostomy pouch, an ileostomy pouch, an urostomy pouch, a trachea pouch, and combinations thereof.