Stoma plug
First Claim
1. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber, wherein the first chamber is configured, when inflated, to (i) obstruct escape of solid and/or liquid body waste from the stoma;
- and (ii) permit venting of flatus from the stoma.
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Abstract
An ostomy plug is described comprising first and second chambers having adjacent ends coupled to, and in fluid communication with, each other. The first chamber may be for insertion into a stoma. The second chamber may contain fluid for inflating the first chamber when the second chamber is squeezed or otherwise compressed. The plug may have a figure-of-eight configuration. The plug may be configured to permit venting of flatus while obstructing escape of other body waste from the stoma. The plug may incorporate an insertion aid for aiding insertion into a stoma. The plug may also incorporate a device for regulating the inflation pressure of the fluid to avoid undesirably high inflation pressures in the stoma.
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71 Claims
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1. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber,
wherein the first chamber is configured, when inflated, to (i) obstruct escape of solid and/or liquid body waste from the stoma; - and (ii) permit venting of flatus from the stoma.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber,
wherein adjacent ends of the first and second chambers are coupled to each other at a junction region.
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27. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber,
wherein the first and second chambers together have a figure-of-eight configuration.
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28. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber,
wherein the first chamber has a convex configuration.
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29. An ostomy plug comprising:
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a first chamber for insertion into a stoma;
a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber;
a third chamber for insertion into the stoma; and
a fourth chamber in fluid communication with the third chamber to enable fluid from the fourth chamber to inflate the third chamber. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber,
wherein the first chamber comprises a non-smooth surface portion for engaging a wall of the stoma.
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43. An ostomy plug comprising a first chamber for insertion into a stoma, and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber,
wherein at least a portion of the plug carries a surface coating selected from one or more of: - a lubricant;
a hydrophobic material;
a hydrophilic material;
an adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (44)
- a lubricant;
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45. An ostomy plug comprising:
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a first chamber for insertion into a stoma;
a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber; and
a frangible region for enabling at least a major part of the second chamber to be permanently detached from the first chamber after the first chamber has been inflated. - View Dependent Claims (46)
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47. An ostomy plug comprising:
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a first chamber for insertion into a stoma;
a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber; and
an insertion aid member, the insertion aid member being more rigid than the first and second chambers;
wherein in a non-deployed condition of the plug, the first chamber is substantially deflated and does not protrude substantially from the insertion aid member. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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54. An ostomy plug comprising:
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a first chamber for insertion into a stoma;
a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber; and
a fluid control valve. - View Dependent Claims (55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63)
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64. An ostomy plug comprising:
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a first chamber for insertion into a stoma;
a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber to enable fluid from the second chamber to inflate the first chamber; and
an inflation regulation device for regulating the fluid pressure to which the first chamber is inflated in use. - View Dependent Claims (65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71)
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Specification