Ostomy appliance collector

摘要

An ostomy appliance (10) comprises a collection device (12) for collecting body waste. At least a portion of the collection device is thermoformed from a sheet of plastics material, e.g. vacuum formed or pressure formed. The collection device may be configurable between a compact, stowed condition and an expanded deployed condition. The thermoformed portion may be thermoformed in the deployed condition. The collection device may have a depth:diameter ration of at least 1:1. The ostomy appliance may be a controlled evacuation appliance, or a collection pouch.