Support device for ostomy appliance

Details Support device for ostomy appliance Support device for ostomy appliance

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Schwartz, Larry I. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

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

C606S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06929627

ABSTRACT:
A support device used when applying an ostomy appliance to a wearer, and in particular, a device that assists the wearer in applying the body side member of the ostomy appliance without substantial use of the wearer's arms or hands. The support device assists the wearer to apply steady pressure to the body side member until proper sealing is obtained between the body side member and wearer's skin. The preferred embodiment includes a base member sized to releasably accept the body side member, the base member including an opening sized to the approximate circumference of a stoma opening of the body side member. The support device further includes an end member, and first and second support members vertically disposed between the base member and the end member.

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