Ostomy coupling
First Claim
1. An ostomy coupling which includes a first channel shaped element for attaching to an ostomy bag and a second element for attaching to a pad of medical grade adhesive, each of these elements being of closed loop form and encircling a stomal orifice, in which the second element comprises a first part for attaching to the pad and a second part which is axially slidable relative to the first part for coupling the elements together and which second part has a radially outwardly extending flange under which the fingers can be placed when joining the elements to substantially prevent the application of pressure to the peristomal area, said second part being shaped so that when at the limit of its axial travel away from the pad, it cooperates with a stop on the first part to define a portion of the second coupling element shape chosen to be complementary to the first coupling element.
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Abstract
An ostomy coupling has a first channel shaped element for attachment to an ostomy bag and a second element for attachment to a pad of medical grade adhesive. Each of these elements surrounds a stomal orifice. The second element is made into parts. The first attaches to the pad and the second is slidable axially relative to the first part. Moreover, the second part has a flange under which fingers can be placed when joining the elements to substantially prevent the application of pressure to the peristomal area.
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- 1. An ostomy coupling which includes a first channel shaped element for attaching to an ostomy bag and a second element for attaching to a pad of medical grade adhesive, each of these elements being of closed loop form and encircling a stomal orifice, in which the second element comprises a first part for attaching to the pad and a second part which is axially slidable relative to the first part for coupling the elements together and which second part has a radially outwardly extending flange under which the fingers can be placed when joining the elements to substantially prevent the application of pressure to the peristomal area, said second part being shaped so that when at the limit of its axial travel away from the pad, it cooperates with a stop on the first part to define a portion of the second coupling element shape chosen to be complementary to the first coupling element.
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