Convex insert system for an ostomy appliance
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1. A convex insert system for an ostomy coupling comprising:
- a first circular ostomy coupling having an opening, said coupling including an inner annular surface around said opening for fitting around a user'"'"'s stoma, said inner annular surface having an inwardly radially projecting rib extending at least partly circumferentially therearound, said inner annular surface including an axially extending portion having a distal top surface; and
a convex insert having a resiliently deformable body with a circumferential edge and outer convex surface, said body including a slot portion proximate to said circumferential edge, said convex insert being instable when deformed within said inner annular surface so said rib is captured said slot portion and said convex insert is secured within said inner annular surface entirely below said distal top surface, said convex surface axially projecting from said coupling for directly contacting the user'"'"'s body.
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Abstract
A convex insert system for an ostomy appliance includes a convex insert and a mounting member on the inner wall of an annular coupling. When the convex insert is mounted on the mounting member, the appliance has a convex curvature which when properly positioned helps the patient'"'"'s stomal to protrude.
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1. A convex insert system for an ostomy coupling comprising:
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a first circular ostomy coupling having an opening, said coupling including an inner annular surface around said opening for fitting around a user'"'"'s stoma, said inner annular surface having an inwardly radially projecting rib extending at least partly circumferentially therearound, said inner annular surface including an axially extending portion having a distal top surface; and
a convex insert having a resiliently deformable body with a circumferential edge and outer convex surface, said body including a slot portion proximate to said circumferential edge, said convex insert being instable when deformed within said inner annular surface so said rib is captured said slot portion and said convex insert is secured within said inner annular surface entirely below said distal top surface, said convex surface axially projecting from said coupling for directly contacting the user'"'"'s body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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