Adjustable Convex Ostomy Wafer With Insert Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current convex ostomy wafer products offer limited flexibility and customization, failing to accommodate varying stoma shapes and sizes over time, leading to inadequate sealing and discomfort for ostomates.
Innovation Solution
Development of adjustable ostomy wafer systems with a flexible, mouldable layer and insert rings that can be pressed against the wafer to increase convexity, providing customizable convexity levels from minimal to maximal, ensuring a secure fit and effective sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single convexity level is provided in the ostomy wafer, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to varying stoma shapes and sizes over time
Solution Approach 1:
The ostomy wafer incorporates an adjustable convexity mechanism that allows the convexity level to be dynamically changed by the user. An insert ring can be pressed into the wafer body to increase convexity, and can be removed to decrease convexity. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the device to adapt to varying stoma shapes and sizes over time without requiring multiple different products, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining relatively simple device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple convexity levels are provided in separate products, then each product is optimized for specific stoma conditions, but the user must purchase and manage multiple products
Solution Approach 1:
The ostomy wafer is designed as a universal device that can provide multiple convexity levels (minimal, medium, and maximal) within a single product. The wafer body is configured to receive an insert ring that can be adjusted to different positions or depths, enabling the same device to serve multiple convexity needs. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for users to purchase and switch between multiple separate products, significantly improving ease of operation.
3Reliability
If convexity is increased to improve sealing, then leakage prevention is enhanced, but the device becomes more complex and less flexible
Solution Approach 1:
The ostomy wafer is segmented into distinct functional components: a wafer body and an insert ring. The insert ring is a separate element that can be independently adjusted within the wafer body to control convexity. This segmentation allows the sealing function to be optimized independently from the overall device structure. The insert ring can be pressed in to increase convexity for better sealing when needed, or removed to reduce convexity, providing reliable sealing enhancement without permanently increasing device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Certain embodiments of the present application relate to an adjustable ostomy wafer system including an ostomy wafer and an insert ring. The ostomy wafer includes an adjustable layer with an effluent opening through which effluent flows, and the adjustable layer has a body-facing side and a non-body-facing side. The insert ring is capable of providing or increasing convexity of the adjustable layer when the insert ring is pressed against the non-body-facing side of the adjustable layer.