Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material – Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-17
2010-12-28
Deak, Leslie R (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
C604S277000, C604S318000, C604S332000, C604S338000, C604S342000, C604S032000, C604S333000, C340S604000, C340S612000, C340S573300, C200S061040, C200S061050, C200S061190
Reexamination Certificate
active
07858839
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for alerting a colostomate or medical attendant to the presence of fecal matter. The device includes a hollow plug detachably securable to a flexible port positioned about the stoma. The port carries an alarm circuit which is triggered when fecal matter enters the plug lumen which will alert the colostomate to an impending episode. The signal may be vibratory, audible or visible and may be transmitted to a remote location. The device includes an inflatable air cuff which, when inflated, presents a physical barrier to the passage of fecal matter. Gas may pass through filters in the tube. The method involves positioning the device in the stoma, inflating the cuff and generating an alarm when matter is sensed.
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Deak Leslie R
Marcetich Adam
Oakington Corp.
Welsh Flaxman & Gitler LLC
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