Fecal collection systems and methods

Abstract

To provide fecal collection systems.SOLUTION: A user interface has a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. The proximal side is configured to couple to skin of a user. An applicator is coupled to the distal side of the user interface. The applicator is removable from the user interface while the user interface is coupled to the user. A drainage conduit extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B. The proximal end is configured to couple to the distal side of the user interface. The drainage conduit defines a lumen configured to guide feces from the proximal end to the distal end. A collection reservoir is coupled to the distal end of the drainage conduit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] (Cross - Reference to Related Applications) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 014,684, filed on April 23, 2020, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to fecal collection devices and systems for collecting feces discharged from a user's body and transporting the feces away from the body.

Background Art

[0003] In various situations, a user may have a limited or impaired ability to move, which can make normal defecation functions and processes difficult (or impossible). For example, there are people whose mobility is impaired due to physical disabilities, or people who are bedridden due to injuries or illnesses. Also, for example, fecal collection may be required for monitoring, such as for monitoring inputs and outputs in a clinical environment (e.g., in an intensive care unit or for at least one of other clinical and laboratory tests).

[0004] To address some of the problems or situations associated with impaired or limited defecation processes, various approaches have been developed. However, conventional approaches have their own problems or limitations.

Summary of the Invention

[0005] In one example, a fecal collection system is described. The fecal collection system includes a user interface assembly, a drain conduit, and a collection reservoir. The user interface assembly ​​​​​​​​​​The device includes a user interface and an applicator. The device has a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side is configured to couple to the skin of a user. The applicator is coupled to a distal side of the user interface. The applicator includes: Retrieved from the user interface while the user interface is bound to the user The drainage conduit extends between the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end is connected to the user interface. The drainage conduit extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The collection reservoir is connected to a distal end of the drainage conduit and defines a lumen configured to guide feces. are combined.

[0006] In another example, a method of using a fecal collection system is described. The method includes a user interface. and positioning the user interface assembly against the anus of the user. The method includes the steps of: By using an applicator to press the surface against the user's skin, The method also includes coupling the user interface to the skin of the user. After binding the user interface to the applicator, The method further includes removing the

[0007] The discussed features, functions, and advantages may be achieved independently in various embodiments. or may be combined in yet other embodiments, Further details can be understood with reference to the following description and drawings.

[0008] The novel features believed characteristic of the illustrative embodiments are set forth in the appended claims. is described. However, in addition to the illustrative embodiments, preferred usage modes, further purposes, and the description thereof will be best understood with reference to the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0010] Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings, some, but not all, of which the disclosed embodiments are shown. As described more fully below, in practice, several different embodiments are However, these are not to be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will not be construed as limiting the present invention. , this description will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0011] Referring to FIG. 1, a simplified block diagram of a fecal collection system 100 is shown. As shown in FIG. 1, a fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface The fecal collection system includes an assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114. The fecal collection system 100 is attached to the skin of the user so that the fecal collection system 100 is external to the user's body. It can be combined.

[0012] The user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 and an applicator 118. The user interface 116 has a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side is configured to be coupled to the user's skin. For example, the user interface 116 can include an adhesive sheet 120 on the proximal side. As an example, the adhesive sheet 120 can include a biocompatible adhesive such as a silicone adhesive that can enable, for example, coupling the user interface 116 to the user's skin. In one example, the adhesive sheet 120 is configured to couple the user interface 116 to the user's skin for at least an 8-hour period prior to at least one of removal and replacement. In another example, the adhesive sheet 120 can be configured to couple the user interface 116 to the user's skin for a period of about 12 to 72 hours prior to at least one of removal and replacement.

[0013] The applicator 118 is coupled to the distal side of the user interface 116. The applicator 118 is removable from the user interface 116 while the user interface 116 is coupled to the user. In this configuration, the applicator 118 assists in coupling the user's skin to the user interface 116 and then enables coupling of the drainage conduit 112 to the user interface 116, or for fecal collection between the user and a support structure (e.g., at least one of a hospital bed and a wheelchair). To reduce the amount of constituent materials of the stem, or for both purposes, it can be removed. Removing the applicator 118 can be useful for reducing the risk of floor displacement.

[0014] The drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end and a distal end. In one example, the proximal end of the drainage conduit 112 can be firmly coupled to the distal side surface of the user interface 116 before the applicator 118 is removed from the user interface 116. In this example, the drainage conduit 112 can be coupled to the user interface 116 while the user interface 116 is coupled to the user's skin. In another example, the proximal end is configured to be coupled to the distal side surface of the user interface 116 after the applicator 118 is removed from the user interface 116. More generally, the drainage conduit 112 defines a lumen configured to direct feces from the proximal end to the distal end. The collection reservoir 114 is coupled to the distal end of the drainage conduit 112. The collection reservoir 114 is configured to contain feces. The drainage conduit 112 and the lumen can have an elongated shape. In one example, the drainage conduit 112 can have a length of about 4 feet to about 6 feet. This length can be useful for positioning the collection reservoir 114 at a location remote from the user (e.g., on the side of a patient support structure such as a hospital bed). However, the drainage conduit 112

[0015] can have different lengths in other examples. Furthermore, in some examples, the drainage conduit 112 is (e.g., in the direction from the proximal end to the distal end)

[0016] ​​​​​​By applying compression to the drainage conduit 112 along the length of the drainage conduit 112), the collection reservoir 114 can be configured to direct feces from the proximal end to the distal end in response to squeezing the drainage conduit 112. For example, the drainage conduit 112 can have at least one of a hardness and flexibility that facilitates manually squeezing feces toward the collection reservoir 114. Also, by way of example, the drainage conduit 112 can be formed from at least one of polyurethane (PU) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). For example, the drainage conduit 112 can be a film tube having a thickness between about 2 mils and about 4 mils. In some embodiments, the drainage conduit 112 can be at least partially transparent or translucent. This can be useful for determining whether feces are present within the drainage conduit 112 so that a determination can be made to squeeze the drainage conduit 112 and push the feces into the collection reservoir 114. In an alternative example, the feces collection system 100 can omit the drainage conduit 112, whereby the collection reservoir 114 is directly coupled to the user interface 116.

[0017] This can reduce manufacturing costs and reduce the need to squeeze the drainage conduit 112. However, the collection reservoir 114 is positioned closer to the user, which increases the volume of the device that can come into contact with the user and makes it more difficult to replace the collection reservoir 114. As described above, the user interface 116 can include an adhesive sheet 120. The adhesive sheet 120 defines an aperture in communication with the lumen of the drainage conduit 112.

[0018]

[0019] ​​​​​​​​​It can be done. In this arrangement, feces can flow from the user's anus through the aperture of the adhesive sheet 120 into the drainage conduit 112. After that, the drainage conduit 112 can guide the feces to the collection reservoir 114.

[0020] In one example, the aperture of the adhesive sheet 120 can have a diameter of about 1.5 inches. This can be useful for providing an opening large enough to accommodate feces in the drainage conduit 112 while allowing the surface area of the adhesive sheet 120 to secure the fecal collection system 100 to the user's skin. In another example, the aperture of the adhesive sheet 120 can have a diameter of about 1 inch to about 2 inches.

[0021] In some embodiments, the user interface 116 can also include a collar 122 that extends distally from the adhesive sheet 120. As described above, the adhesive sheet 120 can include an adhesive (e.g., a silicone adhesive, etc.) that can bond the user interface 116 to the user's skin. The proximal end of the drainage conduit 112 can be coupled to the collar 122 of the user interface 116. For example, the collar 122 can be a foam wedge and can be received at the proximal end of the drainage conduit 112. Thus, in this example, the collar 122 can be coupled to the drainage conduit 112 by a friction fit connection. However, in other examples, the collar 122 can be additionally or alternatively coupled to the drainage conduit 112 by at least one of a threaded connection, a hook & loop connection, and an adhesive connection.

[0022] More generally, the collar 122 can be configured to enable at least one of attachment, detachment, and reattachment of the user interface 116 to and from one or more drain conduits 112. Thus, the collar 122 can enable replacement of at least one of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114 without removing the user interface 116 from the user. For example, as a method of using the fecal collection system 100, after an initial period of use (e.g., about 8 hours), the first drain conduit 112 can be removed from the user interface 116, and then the second drain conduit 112 can be attached to the user interface 116.

[0023] In one example, the collar 122 can define a first aperture in communication with the lumen of the drain conduit 112, and the adhesive sheet 120 can define a second aperture that is axially aligned with the first aperture of the collar 122. In this arrangement, feces can flow from the user's anus through the first aperture of the collar 122 and the second aperture of the adhesive sheet 120 into the drain conduit 112. The drain conduit 112 can then direct the feces to the collection reservoir 114.

[0024] In one example, the first aperture and the second aperture can have a diameter of about 1.5 inches. This can be useful for providing an opening large enough to accommodate feces within the drain conduit 112 while enabling the surface area of the adhesive sheet 120 to secure the fecal collection system 100 to the user's skin. In another example, at least one of the first aperture and the second aperture can have a diameter of about 1 inch to about 2 inches. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It is possible.

[0025] In one example, the fecal collection system 100 can also include a first check valve 124 within the lumen defined by the drain conduit 112. The first check valve 124 is configured to allow feces to flow in the direction from the proximal end to the distal end of the drain conduit 112 and to prevent feces from flowing in the direction from the distal end to the proximal end of the drain conduit 112. This is useful for preventing feces from flowing backward towards the user's skin and coming into contact with the user's skin. It can be obtained. In one example, the first check valve 124 is configured to transition from a closed state to an open state in response to feces passing through the first check valve 124 in the distal direction (e.g., towards the drain conduit 112 from the user). In the closed state, the first check valve 124 can prevent backflow of feces in the proximal direction (e.g., towards the user interface assembly 110) towards the user. In the open state, the first check valve 124 can expand to define an enlarged passage that allows feces to pass through the first check valve 124 in the distal direction. In one embodiment, the first check valve 124 can be configured to expand to have a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the drain conduit 112. For example, in an embodiment where the drain conduit 112 has a diameter of about 1.5 inches, the first check valve 124 can expand from a diameter of approximately zero inches in the closed state to a diameter of about 1.5 inches in the open state. In one example embodiment, the first check valve 124 is (e.g., of the adhesive sheet 120)

[0026]

[0027] In the aperture), a plurality of flaps extending distally from the proximal end of the drainage conduit 112 can be included. In this arrangement, the flaps are tapered towards each other along the length of the flap in a direction from the proximal end of the drainage conduit 112 towards the distal end of the drainage conduit 112. In one example, the material of the flaps can be the same as the material of the drainage conduit 112. The flaps can be of a monolithic structure (e.g., integral) with the drainage conduit 112, or the flaps can be a separate structure coupled (e.g., by welding) to the drainage conduit 112. In one example, the material of the flaps can be the same as the material of the drainage conduit 112. The flaps can be of a monolithic structure (e.g., integral) with the drainage conduit 112, or the flaps can be a separate structure coupled (e.g., by welding) to the drainage conduit 112. In one example, the material of the flaps can be the same as the material of the drainage conduit 112. The flaps can be of a monolithic structure (e.g., integral) with the drainage conduit 112, or the flaps can be a separate structure coupled (e.g., by welding) to the drainage conduit 112. In one example, the material of the flaps can be the same as the material of the drainage conduit 112. The flaps can be of a monolithic structure (e.g., integral) with the drainage conduit 112, or the flaps can be a separate structure coupled (e.g., by welding) to the drainage conduit 112. In one example, the material of the flaps can be the same as the material of the drainage conduit 112. The flaps can be of a monolithic structure (e.g., integral) with the drainage conduit 112, or the flaps can be a separate structure coupled (e.g., by welding) to the drainage conduit 112.

[0028] The collection reservoir 114 can additionally or alternatively include a second check valve 126 configured to allow feces to flow from the drainage conduit 112 into the collection reservoir 114 and to prevent feces from flowing from the collection reservoir 114 into the drainage conduit 112. This can also be useful in preventing feces from flowing retrograde towards the user's skin and coming into contact with the user's skin. In one example, the drainage conduit 112 can have a diameter of about 1 inch to about 3 inches at the distal end 212B. The collection reservoir 114 can additionally or alternatively include a second check valve 126 configured to allow feces to flow from the drainage conduit 112 into the collection reservoir 114 and to prevent feces from flowing from the collection reservoir 114 into the drainage conduit 112. This can also be useful in preventing feces from flowing retrograde towards the user's skin and coming into contact with the user's skin. The collection reservoir 114 can additionally or alternatively include a second check valve 126 configured to allow feces to flow from the drainage conduit 112 into the collection reservoir 114 and to prevent feces from flowing from the collection reservoir 114 into the drainage conduit 112. This can also be useful in preventing feces from flowing retrograde towards the user's skin and coming into contact with the user's skin. The collection reservoir 114 can additionally or alternatively include a second check valve 126 configured to allow feces to flow from the drainage conduit 112 into the collection reservoir 114 and to prevent feces from flowing from the collection reservoir 114 into the drainage conduit 112. This can also be useful in preventing feces from flowing retrograde towards the user's skin and coming into contact with the user's skin. The collection reservoir 114 can additionally or alternatively include a second check valve 126 configured to allow feces to flow from the drainage conduit 112 into the collection reservoir 114 and to prevent feces from flowing from the collection reservoir 114 into the drainage conduit 112. This can also be useful in preventing feces from flowing retrograde towards the user's skin and coming into contact with the user's skin.

[0029] FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114 as described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. Further, in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114 as described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. Further, in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114 as described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. Further, in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114 as described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. Further, in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114 as described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. Further, in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of the fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the fecal collection system 100 includes a user interface assembly 110, a drainage conduit 112, and a collection reservoir 114 as described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side 216A and a distal side 216B. Further, in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 212A and a distal end 212B.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 2, the drainage conduit 112 can be configured to be coupled to, disconnected from, and re-coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This allows for disconnecting the first collection reservoir 114 containing feces and coupling the second, empty collection reservoir 114, without the need to disconnect at least one of the user interface 116 and the drainage conduit 112 from the user's skin, thereby enabling continuous feces collection. In some examples, the drainage conduit 112 and collection reservoir 114 can be coupled to, disconnected from, and re-coupled to the user interface 116 while the user interface 116 remains attached to the user's skin. This enables changing at least one of the drainage conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114 without removing the user interface 116 from the user. In other examples, the drainage conduit 112 can be permanently fixed to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for reducing the risk of leakage at the interface between the user interface 116 and the drainage conduit 112. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the collection reservoir 114 can include a measurement window 230

[0031] that includes a plurality of volume markings 232. The measurement window 230 can be at least one of transparent or translucent, such that the amount of feces within the collection reservoir 114 can be visually observed. This can provide an indication of when to change the collection reservoir 114, when to collect a sufficient volume of feces for diagnostic evaluation or sample provision, or both.

[0032] In FIG. 2, the first check valve 124 is positioned at the proximal end 214A. In other examples, the first check valve 124 can be positioned between the proximal end 214A and the distal end 214B of the drain conduit 112.

[0033] FIGS. 3A - 3D illustrate a process for coupling the user interface assembly 110 to a user's skin in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the user interface assembly 110. As shown in FIGS. 3A - 3D, the user interface assembly 110 includes a user interface 116 and an applicator 118. In FIG. 3A, the user interface assembly 110 is positioned at the user's anus 340. The user interface assembly 110 is folded such that the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116 faces outward and the distal side surface 216B of the user interface 116 faces inward. and the distal side surface 216B of the user interface 116 faces inward. As shown in FIG. 3A, the user interface assembly 110 is positioned at the user's anus 340. The user interface assembly 110 is folded such that the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116 faces outward and the distal side surface 216B of the user interface 116 faces inward.

[0034] In FIG. 3B, the applicator 118 is used to press the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116 against the user's skin 342. In this example, the applicator 118 includes a first outer portion 318A and a second outer portion 318B that are movable relative to each other via a hinge. For example, the applicator 118 can include a hinge portion 318C between the first outer portion 318A and the second outer portion 318B. In this example, the hinge portion 318C is perforated to assist in removing the applicator 118 from the user interface 116. As shown in FIG. 3B, the first outer portion 318A of the applicator 118 and the second outer portion 318B of the applicator 118 ​​​​​​​​​​18B can move relative to press the user interface 116 against the user's skin 342. It can be attached.

[0035] In FIG. 3C, the applicator 118 has been removed from the user interface 116. For example, the applicator 118 can be removed from the user interface 116 by separating the outer portion 318A and the second outer portion 318B along the perforation line of the hinge portion 318C. As shown in FIGS. 3C to 3D, removing the applicator 118 can expose the color 122 of the user interface 116. 8B along the perforation line of the hinge portion 318C from the user interface 116. It can be removed from the user interface 116. As shown in FIGS. 3C to 3D, removing the applicator 118 can expose the color 122 of the user interface 116. C to 3D, removing the applicator 118 can expose the color 122 of the user interface 116. 116. In FIG. 3D, the user interface 116 is coupled to the user's skin 342. As shown in FIG. 3D, the adhesive sheet 120 is coupled to the skin 342, and the color 122 extends distally from the adhesive sheet 120. Similarly, in FIG. 3D, the color 122 defines a first aperture 344, the adhesive sheet 120 defines a second aperture 346, and the first aperture 344 and the second aperture 346 are aligned with the user's anus 340. 0 is coupled to the skin 342, and the color 122 extends distally from the adhesive sheet 120. Similarly, in FIG. 3D, the color 122 defines a first aperture 344, the adhesive sheet 120 defines a second aperture 346, and the first aperture 344 and the second aperture 346 are aligned with the user's anus 340. 0 is coupled to the skin 342, and the color 122 extends distally from the adhesive sheet 120. Similarly, in FIG. 3D, the color 122 defines a first aperture 344, the adhesive sheet 120 defines a second aperture 346, and the first aperture 344 and the second aperture 346 are aligned with the user's anus 340. 0 is coupled to the skin 342, and the color 122 extends distally from the adhesive sheet 120. Similarly, in FIG. 3D, the color 122 defines a first aperture 344, the adhesive sheet 120 defines a second aperture 346, and the first aperture 344 and the second aperture 346 are aligned with the user's anus 340. 0 defines a second aperture 346, and the first aperture 344 and the second aperture 346 are aligned with the user's anus 340. 346 are aligned with the user's anus 340.

[0036] FIG. 4 shows an example of the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116. In FIG. 4, the user interface 116 includes a release liner 448 that covers the adhesive on the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116. The release liner 448 can be removed to expose the adhesive before coupling the user interface 116 to the user's skin. In FIG. 4, the user interface 116 includes a release liner 448 that covers the adhesive on the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116. The release liner 448 can be removed to expose the adhesive before coupling the user interface 116 to the user's skin. 448 covers the adhesive on the proximal side surface 216A of the user interface 116. The release liner 448 can be removed to expose the adhesive before coupling the user interface 116 to the user's skin. 448 can be removed to expose the adhesive before coupling the user interface 116 to the user's skin. It can be removed to expose the adhesive.

[0037] FIG. 5 shows a drain conduit 112 and a collection reservoir 114 according to an example embodiment.

[0038] Referring now to FIG. 6, fecal collection system 600 is an embodiment of fecal collection system 100. As shown in FIG. 6, a feces collection system 600 is shown in accordance with the embodiment described above. As described above, the user interface assembly 110, the drainage conduit 112, and the collection As described above, the user interface assembly 110 includes a reservoir 114. includes a user interface 116 having a proximal side and a distal side. At 6, the drainage conduit 112 extends between a proximal end 612A and a distal end 612B.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 6, the drainage conduit 112 can be connected and disconnected to a collection reservoir 114. This can be configured to collect the first collection reservoir containing feces, and then recombine the first collection reservoir containing feces. The first collection reservoir 114 is disconnected and a second collection reservoir 114, which is empty, is connected to allow the blood to flow from the user's skin. This allows the user to continue collecting feces without having to disconnect the user interface 116 from the In other examples, the drainage conduit 112 may be permanently secured to the collection reservoir 114. In such an example, the drainage conduit 112 and collection reservoir 114 may be While the interface 116 remains coupled to the user's skin, the user interface The interface 116 can be coupled, decoupled, and recoupled (e.g., as in other examples). In the example, the user interface 116 further includes the color 122 described above. can be done.)

[0040] In FIG. 6, the distal end 612B of the drainage conduit 112 is connected to a female tip of the collection reservoir 114. Male Quick Connect Coupler 65 that can be mated to Quick Connect Coupler 650B It includes 0A. The female quick connect coupler 650B of the collection reservoir 114 is the male quick operable to perform at least one of coupling and disconnecting between the connect coupler 650A and the female quick connect coupler 650B. The actuator 650 C (e.g., a button) is further included. In this arrangement, until the actuator 650C operates to disconnect the male quick connect coupler 650A of the drain conduit 112 from the female quick connect coupler 650B of the collection reservoir 114, the drain conduit 112 can be maintained securely coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for preventing (or precluding) inadvertent disconnection of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114. In FIG. 6, the drain conduit 112 includes the male quick connect coupler 650A and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. C (for example, a button) is further included. In this arrangement, until the actuator 650C operates to disconnect the male quick connect coupler 650A of the drain conduit 112 from the female quick connect coupler 650B of the collection reservoir 114, the drain conduit 112 can be maintained securely coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for preventing (or precluding) inadvertent disconnection of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114. In FIG. 6, the drain conduit 112 includes the male quick connect coupler 650A and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. operates to disconnect the male quick connect coupler 650A of the drain conduit 112 from the female quick connect coupler 650B of the collection reservoir 114, the drain conduit 112 can be maintained securely coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for preventing (or precluding) inadvertent disconnection of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114. In FIG. 6, the drain conduit 112 includes the male quick connect coupler 650A and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. and the collection reservoir 114 can be maintained securely coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for preventing (or precluding) inadvertent disconnection of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114. In FIG. 6, the drain conduit 112 includes the male quick connect coupler 650A and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. and the collection reservoir 114 can be maintained securely coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for preventing (or precluding) inadvertent disconnection of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114. In FIG. 6, the drain conduit 112 includes the male quick connect coupler 650A and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. and the collection reservoir 114 can be maintained securely coupled to the collection reservoir 114. This can be useful for preventing (or precluding) inadvertent disconnection of the drain conduit 112 and the collection reservoir 114. In FIG. 6, the drain conduit 112 includes the male quick connect coupler 650A and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. includes the male quick connect coupler 650A, and the collection reservoir 114 includes the female quick connect coupler 650B, but in an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A. In an alternative example, the drain conduit 112 can include the female quick connect coupler 650B and the collection reservoir 114 can include the male quick connect coupler 650A.

[0041] and the collection reservoir 114 can include a measurement window including a plurality of volume markings (similar to the collection reservoir shown in FIGS. 2 and 5). The measurement window can be at least one of transparent or translucent, whereby the amount of feces in the collection reservoir can be visually observed. This can provide an indication regarding the timing of collection of a sufficient volume of feces for sample provision for diagnostic evaluation, regarding the timing of replacement of the collection reservoir, or regarding both. and the collection reservoir 114 can include a measurement window including a plurality of volume markings (similar to the collection reservoir shown in FIGS. 2 and 5). The measurement window can be at least one of transparent or translucent, whereby the amount of feces in the collection reservoir can be visually observed. This can provide an indication regarding the timing of collection of a sufficient volume of feces for sample provision for diagnostic evaluation, regarding the timing of replacement of the collection reservoir, or regarding both. and the collection reservoir 114 can include a measurement window including a plurality of volume markings (similar to the collection reservoir shown in FIGS. 2

[0042] and 5). The measurement window can be at least one of transparent or translucent, whereby the amount of feces in the collection reservoir can be visually observed. This can provide an indication regarding the timing of collection of a sufficient volume of feces for sample provision for diagnostic evaluation, regarding the timing of replacement of the collection reservoir, or regarding both. In FIG. 6, the proximal end 612A of the drainage conduit 112 is attached to the distal side surface of the user interface 116. In this example, the drainage conduit 112 is removably attachable (e.g., fixedly and permanently attached) to the user interface 1 16. For example, the proximal end 612A of the drainage conduit 112 can be welded to the adhesive sheet 120 at the aperture 646 within the adhesive sheet 120.

[0043] FIG. 7 shows the applicator 118 according to the example shown in FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 7, the applicator 118 includes a first outer portion 718A, a second outer portion 718B, and a hinge portion 718C between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B. In this arrangement, the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B are configured to move about the hinge portion 718C between a deployed state (shown in FIG. 7) and a folded state (shown in FIGS. 8A - 8B). As will be described below, the folded state can be useful for inserting the applicator 118 and the user interface 116 between the buttocks to access the user's anus. The deployed state can be useful for removing the applicator 118 from the user interface 116, as described above.

[0044] The hinge portion 718C is further configured to facilitate removal of the applicator 118 from the user interface 116. For example, in FIG. 7, the hinge portion 71 8C includes a first bridge portion 752A and a second bridge portion 752B, and the first outer portion 718A of the applicator 118 is separated from the second outer portion 718B Connect to (e.g., the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B are only coupled to each other at the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B). The first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B extend along the intersection between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B and can have a relatively small size compared to the overall size of the applicator 118. For example, the combined length of the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B can be less than about 50 percent of the overall length of the applicator 118 in this dimension. This relative size can (i) prevent inadvertent separation of the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B during the coupling of the user interface 116 to the user, and (ii) allow the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B to be easily separated from each other after the user has coupled the user interface 116. In some embodiments, the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 7 52B can include a perforation to facilitate separation of the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B. The perforation can allow the combined length of the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B to be greater than about 50 percent of the overall length of the applicator 118 in the dimension that extends along the intersection between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B (e.g., along the hinge portion 7 18C). In some embodiments, the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B can include a perforation to facilitate separation of the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B. The perforation can allow the combined length of the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B to be greater than about 50 percent of the overall length of the applicator 118 in the dimension that extends along the intersection between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B (e.g., along the hinge portion 7

[0045] 18C). In some embodiments, the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 7 52B can include a perforation to facilitate separation of the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B. The perforation can allow the combined length of the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B to be greater than about 50 percent of the overall length of the applicator 118 in the dimension that extends along the intersection between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B (e.g., along the hinge portion 7 18C). This can be allowed to be greater than about 50 percent of the overall length of the applicator 118. In some embodiments, the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B can include a perforation to facilitate separation of the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B.

[0046] Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the drain conduit 112 extends through the aperture 754 within the applicator 118. The first bridge portion 752A is defined between the aperture 754 and the slit 756. The slit 756 extends along the hinge portion 718C between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B of the applicator 118. The slit 756 may be useful for reducing the size of the first bridge portion 752A relative to the overall size of the applicator 118 along the interface between the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B. The slit 756 may additionally or alternatively be useful for increasing movement of the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B around the hinge portion 718C. In one example, the slit 756 may have a length greater than about 40 percent of the overall length of the applicator 118 in a dimension (e.g., a dimension passing through the first bridge portion 752A, the aperture 754, and the second bridge portion 752B). This can be useful for achieving the functions of the slit 756 described above. The second bridge portion 752B can be defined between the aperture 754 (e.g., a point opposite the first bridge portion 752A) and the outer peripheral edge of the applicator 118 at the hinge portion 718C. As shown in FIG. 7, the aperture 754 may be located at a position offset from the center of the applicator 118.

[0047] More particularly, the aperture 754 may be located closer to the lower edge of the applicator 118 than the upper edge of the applicator 118. Accordingly,

[0048] ​​​​​​​​That is, the proximal end of the drainage conduit 112 can be coupled to the user interface 116 at a position offset downward from the center of the user interface 116. This can be useful for attaching the user interface 116 to the user's anus, which is typically located below the center of the user's buttocks.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 7, the applicator 118 can further include a first tab 758A on the outer peripheral edge of the first outer portion 718A and a second tab 758B on the outer peripheral edge of the second outer portion 718B. The first tab 758A and the second tab 758B extend laterally beyond the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116, thereby facilitating the gripping and manipulation of the applicator 118 when positioning the user interface assembly 110 between the user's buttocks.

[0050] FIGS. 8A-8B show the user interface 116 and the applicator 118 in a folded state where the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B are folded around the hinge portion 718C and the user interface 116 is positioned outside the applicator 118. As shown in FIG. 8A, the applicator 118 can have a size larger than the user interface 116 (e.g., the first tab 758A and the second tab 758B can extend beyond the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116). This can be useful for providing access to the applicator 118. In another example, the applicator can be approximately equal in size to the user interface 116. It can have a size. More generally, the user interface 116 and the applicator 118 are configured such that the user interface 116 and the applicator 118 can be held with one hand while in the folded state.

[0051] In FIGS. 8A-8B, the user interface 116 includes an adhesive sheet 120 (shown in FIG. 8B ), a first release liner 860, and a second release liner (shown in FIGS. 8A-8B ). The first release liner 860 is removably coupled to the first half of the adhesive sheet 120 (e.g., on one side of the hinge portion 718C and the aperture 754 in FIGS. 8A-8B), and the second release liner is removably coupled to the second half of the adhesive sheet 120 (e.g., on the other side of the hinge portion 718C and the aperture 754 in FIGS. 8A-8B). In this arrangement, the first release liner 860 and the second release liner can each be removed from the adhesive sheet 120 and attached to the user's skin on one side to enable the user interface 116 to be coupled to the user's skin on one side. The first release liner 860 can include a first portion 860A and a second portion 860B. The first portion 860A covers the first half of the adhesive sheet 120 and can prevent the adhesive sheet 120 from adhering prematurely or inadvertently to an object before the user interface 116 is applied to the user. The second portion 860B is located inside the user interface 116 (e.g., in the aperture 754) and the first part

[0052] a first end coupled to the dispenser 860A and, at an outer portion of the user interface 116 (e.g., at an outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116) a second end spaced from the first portion 860A of the first release liner 860, and can have. In this arrangement, the practitioner can grasp the second end of the peripheral portion of the user interface 116 and pull it away from the user, separating the first portion 860A of the first release liner 860 from the adhesive sheet 120. Thus, the first release liner 860 can gradually expose the first half of the adhesive sheet 120 in a direction from the aperture 754 towards the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116. This can be useful for improving the attachment of the adhesive sheet 120 to the user's buttocks with the aperture 754 aligned with the user's anus.

[0053] Although not shown in FIGS. 8A-8B, the second release liner can be arranged in a similar manner with respect to the second half of the adhesive sheet 120. Thus, the second release liner can include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the second release liner covers the second half of the adhesive sheet 120 and prevents the adhesive sheet 120 from adhering prematurely or inadvertently to the object before the user interface 116 is applied to the user. The second portion can have a first end coupled to the first portion at an inner portion of the user interface 116 (e.g., at the aperture 754) and a second end spaced from the first portion at an outer portion of the user interface 116 (e.g., at an outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116). In this arrangement The practitioner holds the second end of the peripheral portion of the user interface 116 and pulls it away from the user outward, separating the first portion of the second release liner from the adhesive sheet 120 can be done. In this way, the second release liner gradually exposes the second half of the adhesive sheet 120 in the direction from the aperture 754 towards the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116. This can be useful for improving the attachment of the adhesive sheet 120 to the user's buttocks with the aperture 754 aligned with the user's anus. As shown in FIG. 8B, the first half and the second half of the adhesive sheet 120 can each include a gripping region 864. The gripping region 864 is located on the outer periphery of the adhesive sheet 120 and the adhesive can be omitted. This enables the practitioner to hold the gripping region 864 and manipulate the adhesive sheet 120 while the adhesive sheet 120 is attached to the user's buttocks.

[0054] The gripping region 864 can also facilitate easier removal of the adhesive sheet 120 from the user compared to an alternative embodiment where the adhesive extends over the entire surface area of the adhesive sheet 120. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8B, at least one of the user interface 116 and the applicator 11 8 can include an alignment indicator 866 that can be useful for aligning the aperture 754 and the drainage conduit 112 with the user's anus. For example, in FIG. 8B the alignment indicator 866 includes a first line extending on the applicator 118 from the upper part of the aperture 754 to the outer peripheral edge of the adhesive sheet 120, and the aperture 754 and a second line extending from the lower part of the aperture 754 to the outer peripheral edge of the adhesive sheet 120. The alignment indicator 866 can be used to visually confirm whether the aperture 754 and the drainage conduit 112 are properly aligned with the user's anus. This can be useful for ensuring accurate application of the adhesive sheet 120 to the user's buttocks.

[0055] In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, at least one of the user interface 116 and the applicator 11 8 can include an alignment indicator 866 that can be useful for aligning the aperture 754 and the drainage conduit 112 with the user's anus. For example, in FIG. 8B the alignment indicator 866 includes a first line extending on the applicator 118 from the upper part of the aperture 754 to the outer peripheral edge of the adhesive sheet 120, and a second line extending from the lower part of the aperture 754 to the outer peripheral edge of the adhesive sheet 120. The alignment indicator 866 can be used to visually confirm whether the aperture 754 and the drainage conduit 112 are properly aligned with the user's anus. This can be useful for ensuring accurate application of the adhesive sheet 120 to the user's buttocks. A second line extending on the applicator 118 from the bottom of [[ID=]] to the outer peripheral edge of the adhesive sheet 120 is included. In this arrangement, the alignment indicator 866 is the a perture 754 of the applicator 118, and the aperture 646 of the user interface 116 (shown in FIG. 6 ), even if the apertures 754, 646 and the buttocks cannot be directly visualized, between the apertures 754, 646 and the buttocks It is possible to provide a visual indication of the location of the drain conduit 112 positioned.

[0056] Referring now to FIGS. 9A-9J, a process for coupling the fecal collection system 600 is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the user interface assembly 110. FIG. 9 In A, the user interface assembly 110 is inserted between the user's buttocks . For example, in the folded state of the applicator 118, the healthcare provider can, with the gripping region 864 of the adhesive sheet 112 Hold the first tab 758A and the second tab 758 B of the applicator 118. As shown in FIG. 9A, this allows the healthcare provider to, while positioning the aperture of the user interface 116 and the drain conduit 112 at the anus, hold the user interface assembly 110 at a location remote from the buttocks . It is possible.

[0057] In FIG. 9B, the first release liner 860 is removed from the first half of the adhesive sheet 120 . For example, the healthcare provider can grip the second end portion of the periphery of the user interface 116 and pull it away from the user to separate the first portion 860A of the first release liner 86 0 from the adhesive sheet 120. Thus, the first release liner 860 is in the direction from the aperture 754 towards the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116, adhesively ... ​​The first half of the sheet 120 can be gradually exposed.

[0058] In FIG. 9C, after the first release liner 860 is removed from the adhesive sheet 120 , a healthcare provider can use the alignment indicator 866 to determine the position of the aperture relative to the user's anus. In some cases, the healthcare provider can use the applicator 118 to adjust the position of the user interface 116 relative to the user based on the position of the alignment indicator relative to the user's anus.

[0059] In FIG. 9D, the first half 920A of the adhesive sheet 120 can be attached to the user's skin on the first buttock. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, a healthcare provider can use one hand (e.g., by holding the gripping region 864 of the adhesive sheet 120) to position the first half 920A of the adhesive sheet 120 on the first buttock while using the other hand to hold the applicator 118 in position relative to the anus.

[0060] In FIG. 9E, the second release liner 960 is removed from the second half of the adhesive sheet 120 . For example, a healthcare provider can grasp the second end portion of the periphery of the user interface 116 and pull it away from the user to separate the first portion 960A of the second release liner 96 0 from the adhesive sheet 120. In this way, the second release liner 960 can gradually expose the second half of the adhesive sheet 120 in a direction from the aperture 754 towards the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 116.

[0061] In FIG. 9F, the second half 920B of the adhesive sheet 120 can be attached to the user's It can be attached to the skin. Further, as shown in FIG. 9F, a healthcare provider can use one hand to (e.g., by holding the gripping region 864 of the adhesive sheet 120) place the second half 920B of the adhesive sheet 120 on the second buttock while using the other hand to hold the applicator 118 at a predetermined position of the anus.

[0062] FIG. 9G shows the applicator 118 being removed from the user interface 116, and FIG. 9H shows the user interface 116 and the drainage conduit 112 after the applicator 118 has been removed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9G, the first outer portion 718A and the second outer portion 718B can be torn from each other (e.g., at least in one of the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 752B). This can facilitate completely removing the applicator 118, which can be useful for improving user comfort and reducing the pressure on the user's buttocks. However, in another example, the applicator 118 can be detached from the remaining portion of the user interface 116 (e.g., the adhesive sheet 120 and the collar 122) and then moved distally along the drainage conduit 112 away from the user (e.g., with the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 75 2B remaining intact). FIGS. 9I - 9J show the distal end 612B of the drainage conduit 112 being coupled to the collection reservoir 11 4. As shown in FIGS. 9I - 9J, the collection reservoir 114 can be coupled to the side of a patient support structure (e.g., a hospital bed). and can be useful for improving user comfort and reducing the pressure on the user's buttocks. However, in another example, the applicator 118 can be detached from the remaining portion of the user interface 116 (e.g., the adhesive sheet 120 and the collar 122) and then moved distally along the drainage conduit 112 away from the user (e.g., with the first bridge portion 752A and the second bridge portion 75 4. As shown in FIGS. 9I - 9J, the collection reservoir 114 can be coupled to the side of a patient support structure (e.g., a hospital bed). 2B remaining intact). FIGS. 9I - 9J show the distal end 612B of the drainage conduit 112 being coupled to the collection reservoir 11 4. As shown in FIGS. 9I - 9J, the collection reservoir 114 can be coupled to the side of a patient support structure (e.g., a hospital bed). 4. FIGS. 9I - 9J show the distal end 612B of the drainage conduit 112 being coupled to the collection reservoir 11 4. As shown in FIGS. 9I - 9J, the collection reservoir 114 can be coupled to the side of a patient support structure (e.g., a hospital bed). 4. As shown in FIGS. 9I - 9J, the collection reservoir 114 can be coupled to the side of a patient support structure (e.g., a hospital bed).

[0063] Applicator 118 is shown in FIGS. 3A-9J as first outer portion 318A, 718A and and second outer portion 318B, 718B, but may have different configurations in other examples. 10A-13B show some other examples of user interfaces 116. and at least one embodiment of an applicator 118 are shown.

[0064] 10A-10B illustrate another example embodiment of a user interface 116. 10A to 10B, the user interface 1016 is The interface 1016 includes an adhesive sheet 1020, a release liner 1060, and an adhesive sheet 1022. The adhesive sheet 1020 may include an aperture 1046 in the adhesive sheet 1020. Except that the adhesive sheets 1020 of 0A to 10B may have different shapes, It is substantially the same as or identical to the adhesive sheet 120 described above. For example, FIG. In 10B, adhesive sheet 1020 includes multiple arms extending outward from a central portion. The central portion of the adhesive sheet 1020 may define an aperture 1046. can.

[0065] Additionally, the user interface 1016 includes a sacral pressure pad 1068. The pad 1068 can extend from the top edge of the adhesive sheet 1020, thereby The bone pressure pad 1068 is attached to the adhesive sheet with the aperture 1046 aligned with the user's anus. When 1020 is coupled to the skin of the user, it is configured to be positioned adjacent to the sacrum of the user. The sacral pressure pad 1068 is adapted to contact the sacrum of the user and a supporting surface (e.g., a hospital bed and When the sacral pressure pad 1068 is positioned between the wheelchair and the sacrum It can have a thickness and flexibility that promote a reduction in the pressure applied to the part.

[0066] In some examples, the sacral pressure pad 1068 can include an adhesive configured to bond the sacral pressure pad 106 8 to the user's sacral region. In such an example, the release liner 1060 can also include a sacral portion that covers the adhesive on the sacral pressure pad 10 68 prior to attachment of the sacral pressure pad 1068 to the user.

[0067] Similar to the first release liner and the second release liner described above, the sacral portion of the release liner 1060 can include a first portion 1060A and a second portion 1060B. The first portion 1060A covers the adhesive on the sacral pressure pad 1068 and prevents the adhesive from adhering prematurely or accidentally to the object prior to attachment of the user interface 116 to the user. The second portion 1060B has a first end coupled to the first portion 1060A at the inner portion of the sacral pressure pad 1068 (e.g., at the end closest to the adhesive sheet 1020), and a second end that is separated from the first portion 106 0A at the outer portion of the sacral pressure pad 1068 (e.g., at the end farthest from the adhesive sheet 1020). In this arrangement, the practitioner can grasp the second end of the second portion 1060B and pull it outwardly from the user and the adhesive sheet 1020 to separate the first portion 1060A of the release liner 1060 from the adhesive on the sacral pressure pad 1068. Thus, the release liner 1060 is in a direction from the adhesive sheet 1020 toward the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 1016, the sacral pressure pad 1068 can be separated. In this way, the release liner 1060 can be moved in a direction from the adhesive sheet 1020 toward the outer peripheral edge of the user interface 1016, and the sacral pressure pad The adhesive can be gradually exposed on the 1068. This is to This may be useful for improving binding.

[0068] 11A-11B are user interface diagrams of an alternative embodiment of user interface 116. 11A-11B, the user interface 1116 is shown. The face 1116 is made up of an adhesive sheet 1120, a release liner 1160, and an adhesive sheet 1120. The device may include an aperture 1146 in the sacral pressure pad 1168. However, In this example, the sacral pressure pad 1168 includes a plurality of slits 1169. Slits 1169 in pad 1168 allow for placement of sacral pressure pad 1168 over the user's sacrum. This can help to spread the sacral pressure pad 1168 from the user, facilitating removal of the sacral pressure pad 1168 from the user. These features can be slid in an oblique orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the sacral pressure pad 1168. This can be further enhanced by placing a slot 1169.

[0069] 12A-12C show a user interface 1216 and an applicator 1218. 1 shows a user interface assembly 1210 including a user interface 121 6 and applicator 1218 are the user interface 116 and applicator 1218, respectively. 12A-12C show an example of an embodiment of the user interface 118. The user interface 1216 allows a user to interact with the application while engaging with the user interface 1216. 1218 and the applicator 1218. The user interface 1216 may be configured to allow a user to The first and second electrodes are configured to be separated from each other.

[0070] In this example, the user interface 1216 defines an aperture 1246 configured to communicate with the lumen of the drain conduit 112 described above. As shown in FIG. 12B, the user interface 1216 can also include an adhesive sheet 1220 and a release liner 1260, as described above. As shown in FIG. 12A and FIG. 12C, a user interface assembly 1210 of a first configuration is shown with the user interface 1216 housed within the aperture 1219 of the applicator 1218. As shown in FIG. 12C, the user interface assembly 1210 is configured such that at least one of bending and folding along an axis extending through the user interface 1216 can occur without disconnecting the user interface 1216 from the applicator 1218. In this first configuration, the operator can hold the applicator 1218 while coupling the user interface 1216 to the user in a manner similar to the method described above.

[0071] FIG. 12B shows a user interface assembly 1210 of a second configuration with the user interface 1216 detached from the applicator 1218. In one example, the adhesive 1210 can have a first peel force that defines the amount of force required to remove the user interface 1216 from the user's skin, and the user interface assembly 1210 is configured to be separated from the applicator 1218 along the interface between the applicator 1218 and the user interface 1216 (e.g., along the circumference of the aperture 1219). As shown in FIG. 12C, the user interface assembly 1210 is configured such that at least one of bending and folding along an axis extending through the user interface 1216 can occur without disconnecting the user interface 1216 from the applicator 1218. In this first configuration, the operator can hold the applicator 1218 while coupling the user interface 1216 to the user in a manner similar to the method described above. At least one of bending and folding along an axis extending through the user interface 1216 can occur without disconnecting the user interface 1216 from the applicator 1218. In this first configuration, the operator can hold the applicator 1218 while coupling the user interface 1216 to the user in a manner similar to the method described above. The operator can hold the applicator 1218 while coupling the user interface 1216 to the user in a manner similar to the method described above. The applicator 1218 can be held while coupling the user interface 1216 to the user in a manner similar to the method described above.

[0072] FIG. 12B shows a user interface assembly 1210 of a second configuration with the user interface 1216 detached from the applicator 1218. In one example, the adhesive 1210 can have a first peel force that defines the amount of force required to remove the user interface 1216 from the user's skin, and the user interface assembly 1210 is configured to be separated from the applicator 1218 along the interface between the applicator 1218 and the user interface 1216 (e.g., along the circumference of the aperture 1219). The adhesive 1210 can have a first peel force that defines the amount of force required to remove the user interface 1216 from the user's skin. The user interface assembly 1210 can have a first peel force that defines the amount of force required to remove the user interface 1216 from the user's skin. The user interface assembly 1210 is configured to be separated from the applicator 1218 along the interface between the applicator 1218 and the user interface 1216 (e.g., along the circumference of the aperture 1219). The user interface assembly 1210 is configured to be separated from the applicator 1218 along the interface between the applicator 1218 and the user interface 1216 (e.g., along the circumference of the aperture 1219). The amount of force required to disconnect the applicator 1218 from the interface 1216 can have a second peel force that defines it. The first peel force is greater than the second peel force can be. In this arrangement, when the user interface 1216 is coupled to the user's skin , the operator can (i) pull the applicator 1218 from the user interface 1216 with a force greater than the second peel force and (ii) less than the first peel force to disconnect and remove the applicator 1218 by pulling it away.

[0073] Figures 13A - 13B show a user interface assembly 1310 including a user interface 1316 and an applicator 1318. The user interface 131 6 and the applicator 1318 relate to alternative embodiments of the user interface 116 and the applicator 118 respectively. The user interface assembly 1310 is substantially the same as the user interface assembly 1210 of Figures 12A - 1 2C, except for a user interface 1316 having a plurality of arms extending from a central ring that defines an aperture 1346 for communicating with the lumen of the drain conduit 112.

[0074] Similar to the user interface assembly 1210 of Figures 12A - 12C, the user interface 1316 is disposed within an aperture 1319 in the applicator 1318 while coupling the user interface 1316 to the user, and the applicator 1318 and the user interface 1316 are configured to be disconnected from each other after coupling the user interface 1316 to the user. However, for the user of Figures 13A - 13B ​​​​​​​The interface assembly 1310 is such that when the arm of the user interface 1316 is in a first configuration, it extends beyond the aperture 1346 and is different from the user interface assembly 1210 at the point where it is coupled to the distal side of the applicator 1318. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. In this example, while detaching the applicator 1318 from the user interface 1316, the arm can pass through the aperture 1319 of the applicator 1318. When in a first configuration, it extends beyond the aperture 1346 and is different from the user interface assembly 1210 at the point where it is coupled to the distal side of the applicator 1318. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316. After coupling the adhesive sheet 1320 on the central ring of the user interface 1316 to the user's skin, the applicator 1318 is pulled away from the user interface 1316 by the force between the first peel force and the second peel force described above, and the applicator 1318 can be detached from the user interface 1316.

[0075] Figures 14 - 20 show further views of an example of the applicator 118 shown in Figures 6 - 9G.

[0076] The description of different advantageous arrangements is presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments in the disclosed form. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Further, different advantageous embodiments can describe different advantages compared to other advantageous embodiments. One or more selected embodiments are selected and described to enable those skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments that explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, and have various modifications suitable for the intended specific use. The description of different advantageous arrangements is presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments in the disclosed form. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Further, different advantageous embodiments can describe different advantages compared to other advantageous embodiments. One or more selected embodiments are selected and described to enable those skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments that explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, and have various modifications suitable for the intended specific use. One or more selected embodiments are selected and described to enable those skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments that explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, and have various modifications suitable for the intended specific use. One or more selected embodiments are selected and described to enable those skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments that explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, and have various modifications suitable for the intended specific use. One or more selected embodiments are selected and described to enable those skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments that explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, and have various modifications suitable for the intended specific use.

Claims

1. 1. A user interface assembly comprising: having a proximal side and a distal side, the proximal side configured to couple to the skin of a user; A user interface that is a user interface device coupled to the distal side of the user interface; The user interface may be detachable from the user interface while the user interface is coupled to the user. , applicator, a user interface assembly comprising: a proximal end extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being in contact with the distal end of the user interface; configured to be coupled to a side and configured to guide feces from the proximal end to the distal end. a drainage conduit defining a lumen formed therein; a collection reservoir coupled to the distal end of the drainage conduit; A feces collection system comprising:

2. The user interface includes: An adhesive sheet; a collar extending distally from the adhesive sheet; Equipped with the proximal end of the drainage conduit is coupled to the collar of the user interface; The collar defines a first aperture in communication with the lumen of the drainage conduit.

2. The feces collection system of claim 1.

3. the user interface comprises an adhesive sheet including an adhesive on the proximal side; the adhesive sheet defines an aperture axially aligned with a lumen of the drainage conduit.

2. The feces collection system of claim 1.

4. a first check valve within the lumen defined by the drainage conduit, allows feces to flow in a direction from the proximal end to the distal end, and the feces is 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the first end is configured to prevent flow from the first end toward the proximal end.

13. A feces collection system according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

5. The collection reservoir includes a second check valve, the second check valve preventing feces from entering the drainage conduit. and allowing the feces to flow from the collection reservoir to the drain.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising: preventing the passage of the fluid into the conduit. Fecal collection system.

6. the collection reservoir includes a measurement window including a plurality of volume markings; 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the measurement window is at least one of transparent and semi-transparent.

2. A feces collection system according to claim 1.

7. The applicator includes a first outer portion, a second outer portion, and a coupling member between the first outer portion and the a hinge portion between the two outer portions, The first outer portion and the second outer portion are movable between an unfolded state and a folded state.

7. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a hinge portion adapted to move about the hinge portion. Fecal collection system.

8. The applicator includes the first outer portion and the second outer portion of the applicator.

8. The method of claim 7, further comprising a slit extending along the hinge portion between Fecal collection system.

9. the hinge portion comprises a first bridge portion and a second bridge portion; The first outer portion and the second outer portion are connected to the first bridge portion and the 9. The feces collection system of claim 8, wherein the first and second bridge portions are joined together only at the second bridge portion. 。

10. The applicator includes an alignment bar that indicates the location of an aperture within the user interface.

8. The feces collection system of claim 7, further comprising a ment indicator.

11. The alignment indicator is arranged so that the alignment is aligned from the top of the aperture to the outer edge of the adhesive sheet. a first line extending on the applicator and extending from the bottom of the aperture to the adhesive sheet; 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

10. A feces collection system as described in claim 0.

12. The proximal end of the drainage conduit may be offset below the center of the user interface.

12. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising: Fecal collection system.

13. The user interface includes: a first adhesive sheet removably coupled to the first half of the user interface; a release liner; a second release liner removably attached to the second half of the adhesive sheet; and 13. The feces collection system of claim 1 , further comprising:

14. the first release liner comprises a first portion and a second portion; The first portion of the first release liner covers the first half of the adhesive sheet. 、 The second portion of the first release liner is an inner portion of the user interface. a first end portion attached to a first portion of the first release liner; from the first portion of the first release liner at an outer portion of the laser interface.

14. The feces collection system of claim 13 having a remote second end.

15. the second release liner comprises a first portion and a second portion; The first portion of the second release liner covers the second half of the adhesive sheet. 、 The second portion of the second release liner is disposed on an inner portion of the user interface. a first end joined to the first portion of the second release liner at the first portion of the second release liner at an outer portion of the user interface; 15. The feces collection system of claim 14, having a second end remote from the

16. 1. A method of using a fecal collection system, comprising: A user interface assembly having a user interface and an applicator. positioning the assembly at the user's anus; The applicator is adapted to press the user interface against the skin of the user. By using the above-mentioned, the user interface is coupled to the skin of the user. And After coupling the user interface to the skin of the user, removing the applicator from the interface; and A method comprising:

17. Coupling the user interface to the skin of the user 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: bonding a surface adhesive sheet to the skin of the user. The method described above.

18. The first release liner is removed from the first half of the adhesive sheet and a second release liner is removing the second half of the adhesive sheet; The first release liner comprises a first portion and a second portion, The first portion of the toner covers the first half of the adhesive sheet and the first release liner. The second portion of the toner contacts the first peel-off member at an inner portion of the user interface. a first end coupled to a first portion of the release liner; and a second end spaced apart from the first portion of the first release liner at an outer portion of the having The second release liner comprises a first portion and a second portion, The first portion of the toner covers the second half of the adhesive sheet and the second release liner. The second portion of the liner is attached to the second peel-off member at an inner portion of the user interface. a first end coupled to the first portion of the release liner; and a second release liner spaced apart from the first portion of the second release liner at an outer portion of the base; having an end portion, Removing the first release liner from the first half of the adhesive sheet comprises removing the first 3. Pull the second end of the second portion of the release liner outwardly away from the user. separating the first portion of the first release liner from the adhesive sheet; Removing the second release liner from the second half of the adhesive sheet comprises removing the second and pulling the second end of the second portion of the release liner outwardly away from the user; and separating the first portion of the second release liner from the adhesive sheet.

18. The method according to claim 16 or 17.

19. The application is adapted to press the user interface against the skin of the user. The user interface is connected to the skin of the user by using a To combine them is to The application is adapted to press the user interface against the skin of the user. a first outer portion of the applicator and a second outer portion of the applicator hinged relative to each other; 19. The method of any one of claims 16 to 18, comprising moving the

20. The applicator includes the first outer portion and the second outer portion of the applicator.

20. The hinge of claim 16, further comprising a slit extending along the hinge portion between 13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

21. The applicator is adapted to press the user interface against the skin of the user. By using the above-mentioned, the user interface is coupled to the skin of the user. The folding includes folding the first outer portion and the second outer portion around the hinge portion. In the folded state, the user interface is positioned outside the applicator. While applying the applicator, the user interface and the applicator can be held in one hand. The method of claim 19 , comprising:

22. Removing the applicator from the user interface includes removing the first outer separating the second outer portion from the user interface.

20. The method of claim 19.

23. and coupling a collection reservoir to a distal end of the drainage conduit, the collection reservoir being coupled to a proximal end of the drainage conduit. is coupled to a distal side of the user interface, and the drainage conduit extends from the proximal end 23. Any of claims 16 to 22, defining a lumen configured to guide feces to the distal end. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

24. The applicator is adapted to press the user interface against the skin of the user. By using the above-mentioned, the user interface is coupled to the skin of the user. said applying includes aligning an alignment indicator on said applicator with said anus; The alignment indicator indicates a position of an aperture within the user interface. 、 The alignment indicator is arranged so that the alignment is aligned from the top of the aperture to the outer edge of the adhesive sheet. a first line extending on the applicator and extending from the bottom of the aperture to the adhesive sheet; 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

24. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 23.

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