Ostomy irrigation system
First Claim
1. A port for temporary placement into an ostomy of a user, for use with an ostomy irrigation/drainage system, the port comprising:
- an adjusting cone to permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy of a user, and an elongated substantially tubular body having a first end and a second end, the first end being selectively releasably interconnectable to a tube connector set of the system and the second end being insertable into a stoma, to thereby permit controlled fluid introduction to or removal from the ostomy of the user, and further wherein the adjusting cone interfaces with the elongated tubular body, such that the port is longitudinally adjustable, to thereby permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy and stoma size of a particular user.
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Abstract
An ostomy irrigation system and an ostomy port useful therewith permit independent, hands-free irrigation by a user having an ostomy or surgically created reservoir. The system includes a pump unit capable of providing monitored, controlled pulsations of fluid at a volume and force suitable for safe and convenient introduction into an ostomy of the user; and a reservoir in fluid communication with the pump unit, at least one irrigation connector set including a tube attachable to the pump unit, and a connector nozzle adapted for selectively releasable, substantially fluid tight interlocking connection with an ostomy port in the ostomy of the user so that the system is effectively closed. Controls are also provided for operating the pump unit such that a user of the system can, without the assistance of others, attach the at least one irrigation connector set to the ostomy port in the user'"'"'s ostomy and, then without further substantial use of the user'"'"'s hands to control the connector or tubing, introduce irrigation fluid into the ostomy in a controlled and convenient manner.
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20 Claims
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1. A port for temporary placement into an ostomy of a user, for use with an ostomy irrigation/drainage system, the port comprising:
- an adjusting cone to permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy of a user, and an elongated substantially tubular body having a first end and a second end, the first end being selectively releasably interconnectable to a tube connector set of the system and the second end being insertable into a stoma, to thereby permit controlled fluid introduction to or removal from the ostomy of the user, and further wherein the adjusting cone interfaces with the elongated tubular body, such that the port is longitudinally adjustable, to thereby permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy and stoma size of a particular user.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. The combination of an ostomy port and a drainage tube, wherein the ostomy port comprises an elongated substantially tubular body having a first end and a second end, the first end being selectively releasably interconnectable to the drainage tube, and the second end being insertable into a stoma, to thereby permit controlled fluid removal from the ostomy of the user;
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wherein the drainage tube comprises a first end and a second end, the first end having a detent mechanism thereon which is suitably sized and shaped to permit interlocking, substantially leak-proof detenting engagement with the ostomy port and the second end which is insertable into a receptacle for matter drained from the ostomy; and
wherein the port is longitudinally adjustable, to thereby permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy and stoma size of a particular user. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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7. The combination of an ostomy port and an ostomy bag, wherein the ostomy port comprises an elongated substantially tubular body having a first end and a second end, the first end being selectively releasably interconnectable with the ostomy bag and the second end being insertable into a stoma, to thereby permit controlled fluid removal from the ostomy of the user;
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wherein the ostomy bag has an opening with a detent mechanism suitably shaped and sized to thereby permit substantially leak-proof, interlocking engagement with the ostomy port; and
wherein the port is longitudinally adjustable, to thereby permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy and stoma size of a particular user. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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8. The combination of an ostomy port and a gravity bag, wherein the ostomy port comprises an elongated substantially tubular body having a first end and a second end, the first end being selectively releasably interconnectable with the gravity bag and the second end being insertable into a stoma, to thereby permit controlled fluid introduction in the ostomy of the user;
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wherein the gravity bag is adapted for substantially leak-proof, detenting, interlocking engagement with the ostomy port; and
wherein the port is longitudinally adjustable, to thereby permit selective sizing to accommodate the anatomy and stoma size of a particular user. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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