Moisture Detecting Base Plate for Ostomy Adhesive Failure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ostomy devices face adhesive failure issues due to stomal output and peristomal skin moisture, leading to unpredictable and embarrassing leakage incidents, which current solutions fail to adequately address, impacting the quality of life for ostomists.
Innovation Solution
A base plate with integrated sensor elements that detect moisture propagation patterns, providing early warnings to users about impending adhesive failure, allowing timely replacement and preventing severe leakage incidents, through a system comprising a first sensor element with a conductor and ground electrode pair, and a control unit that distinguishes between normal and unusual moisture propagation patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If hydrocolloid materials are used in adhesive to absorb moisture, then the adhesive capability is stabilized and wear time is prolonged, but the adhesive eventually fails when moisture absorption capacity is exhausted
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor element detects moisture propagation in the adhesive layer before complete adhesive failure occurs, enabling early warning and timely replacement of the ostomy appliance to prevent leakage incidents
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor assembly provides continuous feedback on moisture levels in the adhesive layer, allowing users to monitor adhesive condition and replace the appliance at the optimal time based on actual moisture propagation patterns
2Reliability
If sensor elements are integrated into the base plate, then early detection of adhesive failure is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor assembly is integrated with the base plate structure, combining the adhesive layer, sensor element, and backing layer into a unified component that maintains simplicity while enabling moisture detection functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate serves multiple functions: providing adhesive attachment, containing the sensor element for moisture detection, and forming part of the overall ostomy appliance structure, thereby reducing the need for separate components
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables users to react promptly to adhesive failure, reducing the occurrence of embarrassing leakage incidents and improving the reliability and longevity of ostomy appliances by providing timely alerts and guidance on when to replace the appliance.
Implementation Method 1
the sensor is configured to detect moisture propagation in the layer of adhesive material
Implementation Method 2
the sensor pair comprises a first sensor and a second sensor... each comprising a conductor electrode and a ground electrode
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a system for determining and signalling moisture propagation in an adhesive material layer of a base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance. The disclosure further relates to aspects of a base plate and/or a sensor assembly part for an ostomy appliance and its use in such a system.