Gastrostomy garment

Details Gastrostomy garment Gastrostomy garment

2007-03-07

2010-02-16

Hoey, Alissa L (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Garment supporters and retainers

Elements

C002S114000, C604S345000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07661152

ABSTRACT:
A flexible belt-shape garment to be use around the torso of a person requiring a gastrostomy tube to be nourished is disclosed. The garment comprises a totally flexible main elongated body having an upper end, a lower end a first lateral side and a second lateral side, an outer surface and an inner surface intended to be in contact with the patient's body. It also comprises an aperture or opening in cooperative action with a flap cover that creates an internal pocket when close, wherein the gastrostomy tube is safely stored; a second mechanism for covering the internal pocket by overlapping the closed cover flap with of one of the lateral sides of the main body and optional ties or laces that are wrap around the installed belt and tie up for maximizing the protection of the gastrostomy tube and the stoma area.

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