Controlled evacuation ostomy device with external seal
First Claim
1. An ostomy device comprising a thin, flexible membrane, means for securing said membrane to the tissue surrounding the stoma and means for pressing said membrane against the stoma to seal the stoma.
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Abstract
A flexible membrane is situated within a rigid or semi-rigid cap. The edge of the cap wall is adhesively fixed to the tissue surrounding the stoma. The interior of the cap is pressurized to press the membrane to seal the stoma against the discharge of solid and semi-solid waste. Gas escapes through a vent with a filter element. The cap can be pressurized by an external pump or an integral pump member situated on top of the cap. A relief valve prevents over pressurization. A collection pouch can be provided as part of a device. The device can be removably mounted on a standard two-piece faceplate.
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30 Claims
- 1. An ostomy device comprising a thin, flexible membrane, means for securing said membrane to the tissue surrounding the stoma and means for pressing said membrane against the stoma to seal the stoma.
- 5. An ostomy device comprising a cap formed of a wall with an edge, means for adhering said edge to the tissue surrounding the stoma and sealing means situated within said cap, proximate the stoma, said sealing means defining an internal chamber with said cap, said internal cavity being pressurizable to press said said sealing means against the stoma.
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