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Closure System for an Ostomy Pouch and Related Methods

  • US 20140309604A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2014
  • Published: 10/16/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ostomy closure for sealing an ostomy pouch after removal from an ostomy mounting plate, the ostomy mounting plate securing to an individual, the ostomy pouch having a first flexible layer coupling to a second flexible layer for defining an ostomy chamber, a pouch member for conveying stool from the individual to the ostomy chamber, the pouch disengaging with the mounting plate for disposal of the stool, the ostomy closure, comprising:

  • a flexible storage bag having an enclosure body extending between a bag base and a bag opening;

    said enclosure body defining a bag chamber;

    said bag base coupling to an exterior surface of said ostomy pouch;

    said bag opening retracting over said ostomy pouch for defining a bag pouch enclosure; and

    a bag closure engaging said enclosure body for encapsulating the ostomy pouch within said bag chamber.

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