Stoma closure

摘要

A stoma closure that includes a conformable portion for conforming to an individual's stoma. The conformable portion includes a sack containing particles. The conformable portion may include a gel that may be loose or be at least partly contained in a sack. The conformable portion may include foam. The conformable portion may be configured to permit venting of flatus, while obstructing the passage of liquid/solid stool.

主权项

1. A stoma closure comprising:
a. a mounting member for attachment directly or indirectly to skin around the stoma, b. a flexible chamber secured to said mounting member, c. a plurality of particles contained inside the flexible chamber, said flexible chamber and said particles being conformable to the stoma so as to block the passing of stool from the stoma, wherein said particles are configured to freely move inside of said flexible chamber, and wherein said flexible chamber confines said particles entirely inside said flexible chamber, d. a deodorizing filter secured to said mounting member for filtering flatus venting from the stoma through or around said flexible chamber and through said mounting member.