Loop ostomy device and methods for its use

• US 6,716,209 B2
• Filed: 02/22/2002
• Issued: 04/06/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Arnold Robert Leiboff
• Original Assignee: Arnold Robert Leiboff
• Inventors: Leiboff, Arnold Robert
• Primary Examiner(s): Gibson, Roy D.
• Assistant Examiner(s): ROANE, AARON F
• Application Number:
  US10/082,524
• Publication Number:
  US 20030163121A1
• Time in Patent Office: 774 Days
• Field of Search: 128/897, 128/898, 128/899, 604/327, 604/328, 604/332, 604/336, 604/337, 604/338, 604/339, 604/340, 604/341, 604/342, 604/343, 604/344, 606/139, 606/1
• US Class Current: 606/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/02 for holding wounds open; Tractors specula A61B1/32 ; drainage appliances for wounds A61M27/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/00 Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges protective face masks A41D13/11; surgeon's or patient's gowns or dresses A41D13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M1/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/445 Colostomy, ileostomy or urethrostomy devices A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence

Abstract

A loop ostomy device includes a flexible rod having coupling members at its ends. The rod is rigid enough to support a bowel loop but flexible enough to bend into a loop and couple its ends together. Methods for using the appliance are also disclosed.

Claims

1. A loop ostomy device comprising:

a) a flexible rod having a first end and a second end, wherein said flexible rod is rigid enough to support a bowel loop and flexible enough to form a loop whereby said first and second coupling members may interlock;

b) a first coupling member coupled to said first end; and

c) a second coupling member coupled to said second end, wherein

at least one of said coupling members is configured with a relatively narrow nose and a relatively wide base having a width greater than said flexible rod, said relatively narrow nose facilitating passing of the device through the mesentery of the bowel while said relatively wide base provides resistance preventing its unintended removal.

2. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said coupling members has an elongated slot formed therein dimensioned to allow the other coupling member to pass therethrough.

3. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second coupling members have a generally arrow-head-shaped configuration.

4. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein:

said flexible rod is made of plastic.

5. A loop ostomy appliance according to claim 1, wherein:

said flexible rod has a Shore A hardness of approximately 95.

6. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein:

said flexible rod has a diameter of approximately 0.25 inch.

7. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein:

said flexible rod has a length of approximately 9-12 inches.

8. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein:

said coupling members are hermaphroditic.

9. A loop ostomy device according to claim 1, wherein:

at least one of said coupling members is connected to said flexible rod by a relatively narrow member.

11. A method for performing a loop ostomy, on a patient said method comprising:

a) mobilizing and exteriorizing a loop of bowel;

b) passing a flexible ostomy rod through the bowel mesentery;

c) bending the ends of said rod in a direction generally away from the patient;

d) placing a wafer having a generally centrally-located opening, and a flange extending peripherally around said opening on said patient around said bowel loop and rod such that said rod and bowel loop are maintained within a perimeter defined by said flange; and

e) affixing said wafer to the patient'"'"'s skin.

10. A loop ostomy device according to claim 11, wherein:

said relatively narrow member has a diameter of approximately 0.09 to 0.10 inch.

12. A method according to claim 11, further comprising:

f) connecting the ends of the rod to form a closed loop.

13. A method according to claim 14, wherein:

the rod has a coupling member at each end and is substantially continuously flexible along its length between the coupling members and wherein said coupling members are releasably coupled to one another to form said closed loop.

14. A method according to claim 12, wherein at least one of said coupling members has a slot and the other of said coupled members is inserted through said slot to form a closed loop and thereby releasably couple said coupling members together.

15. A method according to claim 11, further comprising:

f) opening the bowel and circumferentially suturing the opening of the bowel to the skin defect.