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Convex insert for ostomy device

  • US 5,163,930 A
  • Filed: 10/03/1990
  • Issued: 11/17/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An insert for a faceplate of a two piece ostomy device, the faceplate having a surface and comprising a coupling ring affixed to the surface of the faceplate and having axially extending rib means with substantially rigid sealing flange means partially defined by a substantially radially inwardly extending surface, said flange means having a given inner circumference, said insert comprising a substantially annular body, said body comprising a non-deformable convex portion and a deformable portion, said deformable portion having an outer edge with a circumference normally slightly larger than said flange means inner circumference, said outer edge of said deformable portion being adapted to be temporarily reduced in size as said insert passes through said coupling ring to a position where said body is situated between the coupling ring and the faceplate surface and thereafter to return toward its original size such that said outer edge lodges under said flange means surface.

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