Convex ostomy faceplate with floating flange and finger recess

An adhesive faceplate for detachable connection to an ostomy pouch, comprising a thermoplastic pressure ring having a convex bodyside surface and a pouchside surface with an annular mounting rib extending axially therefrom;

• a coupling ring having a diameter larger than said rib and coaxial therewith;
• a thin annular web of flexible plastic material having an inner edge portion joined to said rib and an outer edge portion secured to said coupling ring;
• said pouchside surface of said pressure ring having an annular recess disposed outwardly of said rib and aligned directly with said coupling ring for receiving a user's fingers between said coupling and pressure rings;
• and a flexible adhesive wafer affixed to said bodyside surface of said pressure ring for adhesive attachment of said faceplate to peristomal skin surfaces;
• said web having an annular pleated portion comprising a series of expandable concentric pleats interposed between said inner and outer edge portions;
• said pleated portion being receivable in said annular recess when said web is in an untensioned unexpanded condition;
• said pleated portion of said web being unfoldable when a user's fingers are inserted between said coupling and pressure rings to facilitate attachment of said coupling ring to an ostomy pouch.