Intra-rectal drain and receptacle for fecal incontinence

Details Intra-rectal drain and receptacle for fecal incontinence Intra-rectal drain and receptacle for fecal incontinence

1996-05-24

1998-04-21

Polutte, Mark O.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

604348, 604355, A61F 544

Patent

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057412391

ABSTRACT:
A rubberized sealing ring has a flat smooth broad bottom sealing surface for sealing with and spreading the pressure over an area of the rectal mucosal tissue. A peaked top surface has a wide inwardly sloping face for funneling the fecal matter into a tapering funnel-shaped neck. The sealing ring compresses together in a linear shape for anal insertion and expands resiliently into a sealing ring inside the patient past the interior anal sphincter. An external receptacle connects to the neck for collecting excretions. The receptacle may be formed integrally with the neck and sealing ring or may be detachable. A gas release valve is built into the top of the receptacle. An enema tube may be inserted in the neck. A spring may be built into the center of the sealing ring. A coil spring, flat spring, or combination spring may be used. Reinforcement on two sides of the sealing ring facilitates collapse of the sealing ring on the non-reinforced sides into a linear configuration by pulling on the neck for easy removal of the device from the patient. A slotted tube with a plunger and handle may be used to insert the compressed sealing ring into the anal opening of a patient. The sealing ring, neck, and receptacle are formed of a non-alergenic polymer, such as LATEX.RTM..

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