Abstract:
Disclosed is an adaptable ostomy base plate comprising a flexible top film (1), at least one elastic adhesive disposed on the top film and at least one release liner, the base plate having at least a first convex section that can be inverted to a concave section to be used for especially demanding skin surface conditions, such as in ostomists suffering from hernia.
Abstract:
An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device (101) is provided. The assembly has a package (110) for a medical device (such as a catheter) and a compartment (155) for a fluid medium (such as a saline solution containing an antimicrobial agent). This assembly includes a device (160) for removing covering parts of a barrier-film. The covering parts (171,172) of the barrier film are used to cover the inlet (130) to the package and the outlet (149) from the compartment prior to use. The barrier-film (170) also includes a pulling part (373,573) which is used for pulling at the covering parts. The film-removal device uses different mechanisms to remove the film. For example a toothing mechanism (163,164), a swivel arm (361), a wedge-mechanism (561) and a screw-and-spindle mechanism (761) can be used. All mechanisms are able to transfer a movement in one direction for connecting the inlet with the outlet into a pulling force in a transverse direction for removing the covering parts of the barrier film. This way the user only needs to apply pressure in one direction to get the assembly ready for use. The mechanisms may all include a reel, which is used for winding the pulling part of the barrier film around it. Furthermore, a method for wetting a medical device and a method for manufacturing an assembly are provided.
Abstract:
An assembly for wetting a medical device is provided. The assembly comprises a compartment for a fluid medium and a package for the medical device. The compartment and the package are separate elements, which are joined together. An outlet from the compartment is movable so as to be able to connect to an entrance to the package and hereby establish communication for the fluid. This way the medical device may be wetted. The fluid medium may contain an anti-microbial agent such as hydrogen peroxide. The medical device may be a urinary catheter. A method for manufacturing such an assembly and a method of using it is also provided.