Customizable Ostomy Base Plate with Segmented Adhesive Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard ostomy appliances often fail to fit individual stoma sizes and shapes, leading to inconvenient modifications and increased risk of leakage, as ostomates must combine and customize products, which is time-consuming and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A customizable kit with an intact base plate and separate peripheral devices, where the base plate can be cut to fit specific body openings, and the peripheral devices attach with a continuous adhesive ring for secure attachment, allowing for a customized fit and reduced leakage risk.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard ostomy appliances are used, then product availability is improved, but fit suitability deteriorates due to individual stoma variations
Solution Approach 1:
The ostomy appliance is divided into separate components: a base plate with adhesive backing and a peripheral device (collecting bag). The base plate can be independently customized by cutting holes at desired positions and sizes to match individual stoma characteristics, while the peripheral device attaches to the base plate. This segmentation allows customization without requiring complete product redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate is provided in an intact form with adhesive backing already prepared, allowing the user to perform preliminary cutting and positioning actions before final assembly. The continuous adhesive ring on the peripheral device is pre-positioned to ensure proper alignment when attached to the base plate, reducing the need for complex adjustments during application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If plumbing modifications are made to fit products, then fit suitability is improved, but application time and cost deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the base plate from the peripheral device, the system allows independent customization of the base plate hole configuration. Users can cut holes in the intact base plate to match their specific stoma shape and size, then attach the peripheral device using the pre-positioned continuous adhesive ring, significantly reducing the time and complexity compared to modifying complete sealed units.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables easy modification of geometric parameters (hole position, size, and shape) in the base plate to match individual stoma characteristics. The continuous adhesive ring can be positioned at different locations on the peripheral device to accommodate various stoma positions, allowing parameter adjustment without complex reconstruction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If plumbing modifications are made to fit products, then fit suitability is improved, but leakage risk deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous adhesive ring is pre-positioned on the peripheral device before attachment to the base plate. This preliminary positioning ensures that the adhesive ring will be correctly aligned with the stoma opening when the assembly is completed, maintaining the integrity of the seal and preventing leakage that could occur with misaligned modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines different adhesive types strategically: a continuous adhesive ring on the peripheral device for creating a reliable seal around the stoma, and adhesive backing on the base plate for secure skin attachment. This composite adhesive approach ensures both leak prevention and secure fixation, addressing the reliability concerns associated with modified products.
4Ease of manufacture
If pre-cut holes are provided in base plates, then ease of manufacture is improved, but customization flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate is manufactured as an intact component without pre-cut holes, keeping the manufacturing process simple and consistent. The customization of hole position, size, and shape is deferred to the application stage, where users can cut holes in the intact base plate to match their specific needs. This segmentation of manufacturing and customization processes maintains ease of manufacture while enabling full flexibility.
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 kit provides a secure, customizable solution for irregular body openings, reducing application time and leakage risk, and can be used for various body openings beyond ostomies, such as wounds and fistulas, with the adhesive attachment ensuring stability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
a skin friendly adhesive is disposed on said proximal side of the backing layer
Implementation Method 2
the separate peripheral device comprises a continuous adhesive ring for permanent adhesive attachment between the continuous adhesive ring of the peripheral device and the distal side of the backing layer of the base plate
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a kit comprising at least one base plate for adhesive attachment to the skin around at least one body opening. The kit further comprises at least one separate peripheral device for attachment to the base plate. The base plate comprises a backing layer, having a proximal side facing the user during use, where a skin friendly adhesive is disposed on said proximal side of the backing layer and wherein the base plate is an intact base plate thereby allowing a hole to be cut at a desired position before use. The separate peripheral device comprises a continuous adhesive ring for permanent adhesive attachment between the continuous adhesive ring of the peripheral device and the distal side of the backing layer of the base plate. This allows the user to provide a custom fit for irregular body openings.