Apparatus and method for the removal and containment of human waste excretion
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a flange surrounding a stoma of a patient, the flange having a first surface and an exterior surface, wherein the first surface is coupled with skin of the patient around the stoma;
a vacuum connection extending from the exterior surface to the first surface of the flange; and
a vacuum dispersion membrane disposed, at least in part, between the vacuum connection and the skin of the patient around the stoma,wherein the vacuum connection is adapted to apply vacuum between at least a portion of the first surface of the flange and the skin of the patient around the stoma through the vacuum dispersion membrane, such that the stoma is not exposed to the vacuum;
a collection device, the collection device being coupled with the flange and at least partially enclosing the stoma; and
an inlet extending from the exterior surface to an interior surface of the flange for introducing a flushing fluid to an interior of the collection device, the interior surface being at least partially enclosed by the collection device.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for the removal and containment of human waste products from the effected area of incontinent patients. The apparatus and process encapsulates the areas of the body where urine and fecal matter are excreted. In particular, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for the containment and removal of human waste products, comprising: a receptacle; a vacuum connection to apply force for attaching the receptacle to the patient; and a vacuum dispersion membrane to provide mechanical support to the skin so as to minimize tensile force applied to the skin.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a flange surrounding a stoma of a patient, the flange having a first surface and an exterior surface, wherein the first surface is coupled with skin of the patient around the stoma; a vacuum connection extending from the exterior surface to the first surface of the flange; and a vacuum dispersion membrane disposed, at least in part, between the vacuum connection and the skin of the patient around the stoma, wherein the vacuum connection is adapted to apply vacuum between at least a portion of the first surface of the flange and the skin of the patient around the stoma through the vacuum dispersion membrane, such that the stoma is not exposed to the vacuum; a collection device, the collection device being coupled with the flange and at least partially enclosing the stoma; and an inlet extending from the exterior surface to an interior surface of the flange for introducing a flushing fluid to an interior of the collection device, the interior surface being at least partially enclosed by the collection device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus comprising:
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a flange surrounding a stoma of a patient, the flange having a first surface and an exterior surface, wherein the first surface is coupled with skin of the patient around the stoma; a collection device coupled with the flange, the collection device at least partially enclosing the stoma; a vacuum connection extending from the exterior surface to the first surface of the flange; and a vacuum dispersion membrane disposed, at least in part, between the vacuum connection and the skin of the patient around the stoma, wherein the vacuum connection is adapted to apply vacuum between at least a portion of the first surface of the flange and the skin of the patient around the stoma through the vacuum dispersion membrane, such that the stoma is not exposed to the vacuum; and an inlet extending from the exterior surface to an interior surface of the flange for introducing a flushing fluid to an interior of the collection device, the interior surface being at least partially enclosed by the collection device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising:
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disposing a flange around a stoma of a patient, the flange having a first surface coupled with skin of the patient around the stoma, an exterior surface, a vacuum connection extending from the exterior surface to the first surface of the flange, and a vacuum dispersion membrane disposed, at least in part, between the vacuum connection and the skin of the patient around the stoma; applying, via the vacuum connection, vacuum between at least a portion of the first surface of the flange and the skin of the patient around the stoma through the vacuum dispersion membrane, such that the stoma is not exposed to the vacuum; and introducing a flushing fluid to an interior of a collection device, the collection device being coupled with the flange and at least partially enclosing the stoma. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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