Device and method to avert anal fecal leakage

摘要

A device and method to avert anal fecal leakage is disclosed that possess at least two means for the prevention of anal leakage or hemostatic application. The device is inserted internally and is used inside of the rectal cavity for absorption along with a sealing member placed externally against the anus which is designed as a secondary means for the prevention of leakage. An embodiment of the device includes a third sealing means to prevent leakage into the anal canal. The device is constructed to be flexible with a minimum of intrusiveness for the user during use. The device is constructed for one person insertion and removal unless patient or user is incapacitated. Due to its design, the device is capable for use over a wide range of human and certain animal applications.

主权项

1. A device to avert anal fecal leakage comprising:
a shield, defined as being cylindrical hollow core about an external shell having a central axis, said shell having a proximal bottom flange, elliptical in shape and a circular anus abutment stop, distally related to said bottom flange and circumferentially encompassing said shell and a deployment ring zone, said zone located a pre-determined distance distally of said abutment, said pre-determined distance approximately corresponding to the distance from the anus to the inferior rectal cavity of the user, said zone having a rounded blunt exterior and a corresponding interior; a leakage inhibitor means, capable of placement into said deployment ring zone of said hollow core of said shield through said bottom flange and relocated distally into said interior of said deployment ring; a sealing flapper, having a centrally located aperture, having an upper sealing region and a lower engagement region, said upper sealing region being proximally located to said leakage inhibitor means; a connecting member, having a distal portion to which is secured said leakage inhibitor and passing through said aperture of said flapper entering along said upper sealing region and exiting through said lower engagement region; a securing stopper, being cylindrical in shape having an outer diameter greater than said aperture of said flapper and located adjacent to said lower engagement region of said flapper, said stopper being designed to easily permit one way travel distally along said connecting member with resistance to travel anteriorly along said connecting member; and a plunger, defined as being cylindrical bore about an circular external surface having the same central axis as said shield where said surface has a radius less than the radius of said bore of said shield allowing for said slidable engagement of said plunger and said hollow core of said shield.