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Adaptor for ostomy coupling

  • US 8,366,695 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2008
  • Issued: 02/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adapter for an ostomy coupling, the adapter being configured to fit between a body fitment coupling part of a body fitment and an appliance coupling part of an ostomy appliance, the adapter comprising:

  • a first coupling part configured for attaching to the body fitment coupling part;

    a second coupling part configured for releasably attaching to the appliance coupling part; and

    a flexible collar between the first and second coupling parts, the flexible collar permitting the second coupling part to be displaced away from the first coupling part, to provide a space for a user manually to brace the second coupling part when fitting the ostomy appliance wherein the body fitment with adapter attached has a profile height not significantly greater than that of the body fitment alone.

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