Ostomy Pouch Replacement Device

A method for changing a used ostomy appliance, comprising the steps of:

• providing an ostomy pouch replacement device comprising a receptacle for placement over a stoma with an inner member including an absorbent polymer inserted into said receptacle for collecting effluent discharged from the stoma, a replacement skin barrier having adhesive on one side thereof and a wafer ring on the other side thereof, and a collar stand member having a first end and a second end, a heating element positioned on said first end that is operatively connected to a power switch, and further including a longitudinal, tubular opening between said first end and said second end of said collar stand member, wherein said first end of said collar stand member fits within said wafer ring;
• placing the receptacle over said stoma so that said stoma is fully surrounded by the receptacle and is capable of collecting effluent discharged from the stoma;
• sliding said replacement skin barrier member over the receptacle so that said adhesive comes into contact with said skin surrounding said stoma;
• using said power switch to activate said heating element on said collar stand;
• sliding the collar stand member over and along the receptacle such that the skin barrier member is located between the skin and the collar stand member;
• pressing said first end of the collar stand member against said skin barrier member on an inner portion of said wafer ring, so that said skin barrier within said ring is heated by said heating element and adheres to skin where such pressure is applied;
• removing the collar stand member from the device and placing on a surface in an upright position;
• withdrawing the receptacle from the stoma;
• placing the receptacle in an upright position in the collar stand;
• and
• attaching a clean pouch to the wafer ring of the skin barrier member.