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Convex barrier ring

  • US 8,672,908 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2012
  • Issued: 03/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A barrier ring adapted for attaching an ostomy appliance to a peristomal skin surrounding a stoma, the barrier ring comprising:

  • a cat-eye shaped body defining a major axis and a minor axis and having elongated peripheral end portions that taper along the major axis of the cat-eye shaped body;

    a convex proximal bodyside surface;

    a flat bottom surface; and

    a stoma-receiving apertures;

    wherein the elongated peripheral end portions include ridges that are configured to fit in skin folds or creases to improve a seal between the barrier ring and the peristomal skin.

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