Disposable ostomy assemblies

摘要

Disposable elements for use in ostomy. In one embodiment a cap with an integral bag is provided. In another embodiment a sealable bag is provided with means for sealing. In another embodiment, the ostomy port itself is disposable.

主权项

1. A cap for sealing a proximal opening in an ostomy port, comprising:
a housing attachable over said proximal opening, said proximal opening being on the side of said port away from the abdominal cavity when worn; an ostomy bag having a distinct collapsed waste continence mode and deployed waste collection mode; said ostomy bag being attached to said housing in said collapsed waste continence mode; and a deployment prevention element attached extending along a periphery of said cap, such that it is configured to prevent deployment of said bag into said waste collection mode due to the pressure of ostomy waste content; wherein said ostomy bag being in said collapsed waste continence mode comprises being located and held in restraint proximal to the proximal opening of the port, on the side of the port away from the abdominal cavity when worn.