OSTOMY BAGS

摘要

The invention provides an adhesive flange for securing an ostomy bag to the body of a patient about a stomal opening; the adhesive flange comprising a support member (2) having secured to one side thereof an ostomy bag (6) or means for connection to an ostomy bag, and having on the other side thereof a layer (4) of a water-degradable bioadhesive (e.g. a hydrocolloid adhesive or hydrogel adhesive) for securing the support member (2) to the body of the patient; the support member (2) and adhesive layer (4) having an aperture (8) for locating about the stomal opening and through which stomal waste can pass; characterized in that the aperture is lined with a water repellent material (10) selected from silicones and non-foamed polyurethane that prevents or inhibits lateral migration of water into the bioadhesive layer (4).