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US 2026/0069448 A1Published application
Stoma site protection devices and methods
AssigneeThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
InventorsEric Yudelevich Blumrosen, Andrew G. Williams, Shengqiang Gao
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Abstract
Stoma site protection devices, kits, assemblies and methods are provided that prevent or minimize leakage from a stoma. A stoma site protection device includes a conformal plug that can adapt to the stoma track. Kits and assemblies include additional components such as flexible external bumpers and bandages that provide multiple sealing of the stoma.
Claims8
A feeding tube assembly comprising:
- a proximal adapter comprising one or more ports;
- a feeding tube extending distally from the proximal adapter;
- a stoma site protection device distal to the proximal adapter comprising a balloon plug having a plug lumen through which the feeding tube extends and having an un-inflated state that transitions to an inflated state and comprising:
- a top portion and a bottom portion;
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- an inflation lumen with one end in fluid communication with the bottom portion and another end in fluid communication with an infusion port at the top portion;
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- a balloon bumper disposed distal to the stoma site protection device and having an un-inflated state that transitions to an inflated state.
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