Dynamic convex ostomy barrier
AssigneeHollister Incorporated
InventorsGregory J. Czaplewski, Patrick C. Tetzlaff, Brian T. Leadingham
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Abstract
A convex ostomy barrier assembly for attaching an ostomy appliance to a peristomal skin surrounding a stoma includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening defined in the skin barrier for receiving the stoma, and a convexity adjusting device. The convexity adjusting device includes a convex insert and an inflatable bladder, wherein the convex insert is configured to provide a convexity to the skin barrier and the inflatable bladder is configured to adjust at least one characteristic of the convexity.
Claims23
A convex ostomy barrier assembly for attaching an ostomy appliance to a peristomal skin surrounding a stoma, comprising:
- a skin barrier comprising an adhesive;
- an inlet opening defined in the skin barrier for receiving the stoma;
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- a convexity adjusting device comprising a convex insert and an inflatable bladder;
- wherein the convex insert is configured to provide a convexity to the skin barrier, and wherein the inflatable bladder is configured to adjust at least one characteristic of the convexity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.