Snap-in insert for convex ostomy faceplate
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1. A snap-in insert for the faceplate of an ostomy appliance wherein the faceplate includes a rigid pressure ring having a generally cylindrical stoma-receiving opening, a convexly-curved bodyide surface, and a generally planar pouchside surface;
- said insert being formed from a stiff but flexible and shape-recoverable plastic material and a having a cylindrical rim and an apertured bodyside support wall;
said rim having a pair of axially-spaced outwardly-projecting retention ribs sized and positioned to engage the bedside and pouchide surfaces of a faceplate ring about the stoma receiving opening thereof for securing said insert therein.
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Abstract
A snap-in insert is disclosed for use with the faceplate of an ostomy appliance. The faceplate includes a convex pressure ring and an adhesive barrier pad or wafer that extends over the convex surface of that ring. The insert has an apertured support wall that is flexible but sufficiently stiff to support and thereby brace the barrier pad about the faceplate'"'"'s stoma-receiving opening.
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1. A snap-in insert for the faceplate of an ostomy appliance wherein the faceplate includes a rigid pressure ring having a generally cylindrical stoma-receiving opening, a convexly-curved bodyide surface, and a generally planar pouchside surface;
- said insert being formed from a stiff but flexible and shape-recoverable plastic material and a having a cylindrical rim and an apertured bodyside support wall;
said rim having a pair of axially-spaced outwardly-projecting retention ribs sized and positioned to engage the bedside and pouchide surfaces of a faceplate ring about the stoma receiving opening thereof for securing said insert therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- said insert being formed from a stiff but flexible and shape-recoverable plastic material and a having a cylindrical rim and an apertured bodyside support wall;
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10. In combination, an ostomy appliance faceplate including a rigid pressure ring having a generally cylindrical stoma-receiving opening, a convexly curved bedside surface, and a generally planar pouchside surface;
- a soft, deformable adhesive pad covering said bedside surface and having an apertured central portion extending over said opening of said pressure ring; and
an insert received in said opening;
said insert having a generally cylindrical rim and a pair of axially-spaced outwardly-projecting retention ribs each of a diameter larger than said opening and engaging said bedside and pouchside surfaces of said pressure ring about said opening thereof;
said insert including an apertured support wall engaging and supporting said apertured central portion of said adhesive pad. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- a soft, deformable adhesive pad covering said bedside surface and having an apertured central portion extending over said opening of said pressure ring; and
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