DE102011112517A1 - Retaining device for use in e.g. hypogastric region for retaining dietary body exudates from enterostoma of adiposity suffered patient, has body region comprising planar and convex portions that pass into one another along transition line - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has an adapter plate (2) provided with a through hole (5) and made of resilient material, where a receptacle is arranged in a region of the through hole. The plate comprises a body region (7) that points towards a body of a person, where an adapter region (8) is arranged opposite to the body region. The adapter and body regions are connected with a surface of the body of the person. The body region comprises planar and convex face portions (3, 4) that pass into one another along a transition line by the plate. An adhesive surface (9) is formed in an edge area of the body region.

Description

The invention relates to a device for receiving body exudates, in particular from a person with an artificial body outlet according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

State of the art

The metabolism of a person, especially the nutrition-related metabolism in the human organism is an extremely sensitive process. For this reason, disorders or diseases that require a surgical intervention can occur in a dietary metabolism.

For example, after a surgical procedure in the intestinal tract of a human, the dietary body excretions are discharged from the intestine via an enterostoma (artificial intestinal outlet). For this purpose, the body excretions are eliminated via a surgically generated opening in a receiving device, which must be changed as needed. These receiving devices for receiving the body exudates are preferably arranged in the lower abdomen or in the groin area of an affected person.

At such a recording device, a high level of hygiene and comfort is provided to avoid any injury, inflammation and skin irritation on the skin surface and in the region of the artificial intestinal outlet. To meet this requirement, it is necessary that the receptacle is easy to attach or remove and has a high wearing comfort while maintaining hygiene, in order to minimize any impairment in the everyday life of a person.

For example, the document shows DE 69019091 T2 an adapter in combination with a fastener for use with an ostomy device, the adapter having a convex surface overlapped by an adhesive layer, and wherein the convex surface overlapping portion is disposed on the adhesively coated body side of the fastener. The intermediate piece is fastened with the convex surface on the skin surface of a person via the artificial body opening together with the fastening device. On the surface opposite the intermediate piece of the fastening device, this fastening means for the detachable arrangement of a receptacle.

A disadvantage of this arrangement of an ostomy device, in particular via an intermediate piece with a convex surface is that the convex surface of the intermediate piece forms a secure hold for the ostomy device only on a concave skin surface of a person, for example in a stomach fold , A non-secure ostomy device can lead to hygiene-related sequelae, such as inflammation or fungal infections, in the area of the artificial body exit, which significantly affect the well-being of the affected person.

A particular problem arises in overweight or obese patients, which usually have no optimal body shape for the arrangement of a known adapter plate as an intermediate piece. For example, if the aforesaid ostomy appliance is placed in a transitional area with a concave and a flat abdominal surface, only the convex surface area of the intermediate piece forms a sufficient connection between the abdominal surface of a person and the ostomy appliance. Moreover, the attachment means is the aforesaid ostomy appliance. Device designed as a rigid device element, which further complicates an adaptation of the ostomy device by means of the intermediate piece with a convex abdominal surface.

The object of the invention is thus to further develop a device for receiving body exudates, in particular from a person with an artificial body exit, so that a secure hold of the device on the skin surface of a person can be performed.

This object is achieved on the basis of the preamble of claim 1 by the characterizing features of claim 1.

Advantageous developments and expedient embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

Description of the invention

The inventive device for receiving body exudates, in particular from a person with an artificial body outlet comprises an adapter plate having a through opening and a receptacle detachably arranged in the region of the passage opening, the adapter plate having a body region pointing in the direction of the person's body and an adapter region opposite the body region and wherein the adapter area with the Containers and the body area is connected to the surface of the body of the person.

The core of the invention is that the body region of the adapter plate comprises at least one flat and at least one convex surface portion, wherein the surface portions merge into one another along a transition line through the adapter plate.

Due to the differently shaped surface portions, the adapter plate can be placed close to almost any surface area of a person's body well fitting.

In addition, the device according to the invention forms a secure hold on the body surface of a person, since this forms a homogeneous contact due to the different surface sections.

In addition, the arrangement is simplified, for example, when changing the device, especially for the elderly, whereby the ease of use and the secure grip of the device due to the differently shaped surface sections can increase the freedom of movement and well-being of a person.

In an expedient development of the invention, the transition line extends at least partially within half a radial distance, preferably in an inner first third of the radial distance between the passage opening and an edge portion of the adapter plate.

By such a course of the transition line two sufficiently large surface portions can be formed on the surface of the adapter plate, whereby an improved holding the adapter plate on the body surface of a person with a different surface course, for example in a stomach fold, executable.

In an expedient development of the device according to the invention, the planar surface section rises from an edge section of the adapter plate in the direction of the passage opening and / or the convex surface section extends at least from the edge section of the adapter plate to the passage opening.

In contrast to a flat surface portion, which has a nearly parallel course to the surface of the adapter portion of the adapter plate, can be improved by the increase of the flat surface portion of the body contact of the device according to the invention. Improved contact is formed when, for example, the convex surface portion is placed in a stomach fold and the rising, planar surface portion is placed on a preferably planar body surface of a person, wherein the artificial body exit is located between the flat and the convex surface portion.

In addition, the course of the convex surface portion forms a smooth transition to the passage opening, whereby unwanted skin irritation, for example by friction on the exit bead of the artificial body outlet can be avoided.

In a further expedient embodiment of the device according to the invention, it is provided that the two surface sections form a continuous transition in a transition region of the body region of the adapter plate. Due to the continuous transition of the two surface sections, the formation of so-called creases on the abdominal surface can be avoided, which can lead to an unwanted discomfort of a person.

In a preferred embodiment of this invention is provided that the transition region has flat and convex surface portions.

The flat and convex surface portions in the transition region additionally reduce the risk of crushing wrinkles occurring on the abdominal surface of a person. By an improved adaptation of the body portion of the adapter plate to the body surface of a person overall, the wearing comfort of the device can be improved.

It is provided in a preferred embodiment of this invention that the passage opening is preferably arranged centrally on the adapter plate.

This has the advantage that each surface section has a sufficient size per se to ensure the required grip on the skin surface of a person alone, should one of the two surface sections detach from the skin surface.

In addition, the risk of unwanted slippage of the device due to a detachment from one of the two surface sections can be reduced.

In an expedient development of the device according to the invention, an adhesive surface adjoins the edge region of the body region. The adhesive surface in the edge region is preferably formed as an annular adhesive surface, and forms a detachable connection between the body region of the device and the skin surface of a person.

In addition, an annular adhesive surface has the advantage that the artificial body outlet is additionally protected against contamination from the outside.

However, it is also conceivable to fix the device according to the invention by means of a plaster on the skin surface of a person, whereby the adhesive surface in the edge region of the body region of the adapter plate can be dispensed with. This embodiment variant has the additional advantage that a simple manufacture of the device is made possible. In addition, an adapter plate with a defective or poorly adhering adhesive surface can still be used by the additional arrangement of a patch.

In a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention, the adapter plate is integrally formed.

The one-piece design makes it easy to handle when arranging or removing the adapter plate on the skin surface of a person, in particular of elderly persons, executable. In addition, the one-piece design of the device can avoid a skin irritation caused for example by the ingress of dirt compared with a multi-part embodiment.

Moreover, it is provided in an expedient embodiment of the device according to the invention that the adapter plate has a flexible, preferably elastic material. The flexibly formed material increases the adaptability of the device to the skin surface of a person, which can be avoided by the elastically formed material unwanted detachment of the device, for example when sitting or while sleeping.

Overall, a simple arrangement of an adapter plate on skin surfaces of a person with different surface sections can be performed by the inventive device for receiving body exudates, whereby the risk of premature detachment of the device and slipping of the device can be avoided on the skin surface. In addition, the required hygiene and comfort can be improved.

In the embodiment shown below, an embodiment of the device according to the invention for receiving body exudates is shown.

Showing:

1 a schematic representation of a recording device in a perspective view from above;

2 a schematic representation of the recording device according to 1 in a side view;

3 a recording device after 2 with a flat, rising surface section;

4 a schematic representation of a recording device with a strand-shaped surface portion;

5 a schematic representation of a recording device with a half-side subdivision of the surface sections.

In the 1 illustrated adapter plate of a receiving device 1 (Shown without receptacle) for receiving body exudates, in particular from a person with an artificial body exit, comprises an adapter plate 2 , which is a preferably arranged in the central region through opening 5 having.

The adapter plate 2 shows a pointing in the direction of a body of a person body area 7 and the body area 7 opposite adapter area 8th , which for the detachable arrangement of a receptacle (not shown) in the region of the passage opening 5 is trained.

The body area 7 the adapter plate 2 has a flat surface section 3 and a flat surface section 3 opposite convex surface portion 4 on. The flat surface section 3 and the convex surface portion 4 each form a transitional area 6a . 6b in which there is a continuous transition between the plane and convex surface sections 3 . 4 give is.

In edge area of the adapter plate 2 closes an adhesive surface 9 which preferably as an annular adhesive surface 9 is formed and the adapter plate 2 surrounds.

It is conceivable that on one in the edge area of the adapter plate 2 adjoining adhesive surface 9 is dispensed with and the device by means of a plaster, which projects beyond the edge regions of the adapter plate, is detachably arranged on the skin surface of a person.

In addition, it is conceivable that the adhesive surface 9 in the edge area of the adapter plate 2 is designed as a segment-shaped adhesive surface, wherein the individual segments of the adapter plate 2 surround.

Due to the differently shaped surface sections 3 . 4 is an improved arrangement with a resulting secure hold of the device 1 on the body surface of a person.

For example, the convex surface portion 4 the adapter plate 2 be arranged in a stomach fold of a person, wherein the flat surface portion 3 can be fastened on a flat skin surface adjoining the abdominal fold of a person.

Due to the surgical procedures performed in the area of an artificial body opening, the body often also has indurations or scarring at these sites, which are well covered by the shaping according to the invention.

The transition area 6a . 6b has both flat and convex surface sections, which provide a smooth transition between the two surface sections 3 . 4 As a result, the risk of skin irritation due to forming creases on the skin surface of a person can be significantly reduced.

The passage opening 5 is preferably centric in the adapter plate 2 arranged, whereby the body of a human-facing surface of the adapter plate 2 in two equal area sections 3 . 4 is divided to a secure hold of the device 1 to allow on the skin surface of a person, if only one of the two surface sections 3 . 4 on the skin surface of a person sticks.

The adapter plate 2 has a flexible, preferably elastic material, whereby an improved adaptation of the adapter plate 2 to the skin surface of a person is feasible.

Due to the elastic nature of the adapter plate 2 this additionally provides improved grip on the skin surface of a person, for example during movements during sleep, when getting up from a seat or when sitting down.

In 2 is a schematic representation of an adapter plate 2 shown in a side view, which is a pointing in the direction of a body of a person body area 7 and the body area 7 opposite arranged adapter area 8th having. The body area 7 is through a transition line 11 in a flat surface section 3 and in a convex surface portion 4 divided. In the adjacent area around the transition line 11 the body area points around 7 the adapter plate 2 in the 1 already described transition areas 6a and 6b on. It is not mandatory that the transition line 11 runs straight. Rather, the transition line follows 11 the contour of the transition from the flat surface section 3 in the convex surface section 4 ,

The in 2 illustrated planar surface section 3 has a surface profile that is nearly parallel to the surface on the adapter area 8th runs. Due to the flat surface section 3 can the body area 7 the adapter plate 2 Follow the skin movements of a person in the area of the lower abdomen without the adapter plate 2 unwanted from the skin surface of a person triggers.

In the 3 illustrated adapter plate 2 shows in contrast to 2 a flat surface section 3 , which from the edge region of the adapter plate 2 in the direction of the passage opening 5 increases. Due to the rising, flat surface section 3 can be an adapter plate 2 with a transition area 6a . 6b are formed, which is suitable for example for placement in the region of the lower abdomen of a person.

In the 4 and 5 are two further embodiments of an adapter plate according to the invention 1 shown schematically, wherein like reference numerals designate like areas.

In the 4 shown adapter plate 1 points to its surface of the body area 7 a convex surface portion 4 on, which has a strand-like course. The strand-shaped surface section 4 is in an exemplary manner radially through the preferably centrally arranged passage opening 5 guided, which at its longitudinal sides in each case in a forming planar surface section 3 passes. There are two nearly straight transition lines between the convex surface portion 4 and the two planar surface sections 3 educated. This allows more degrees of freedom for improved arrangement of the adapter plate 1 be formed on different surfaces of the body area of a person. In addition, the position of the convex, strand-shaped surface portion 4 be adapted to the respective body region of a person, for example to a fold, whereby the comfort and secure hold of the adapter plate 1 can be improved.

In 5 is another embodiment of the adapter plate 1 shown, where the transition line 11 has a nearly straight course and centrally through the passage opening 5 runs. This can be an adapter plate 1 with a body area 7 are formed, whose planar and convex surface portion 3 . 4 each half formed.

Due to the half-sided division of the two surface sections 3 . 4 same conditions for adhesion of the adapter plate 1 be made available in the respective body area of a person, for example, if the body opening is located in the region of a stomach fold.

The device according to the invention 1 allows due to the differently shaped surface sections 3 . 4 a simple and secure arrangement of the adapter plate 2 on the skin surface of a person, whereby the hygiene as well as the general well-being of the person can be improved.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

cradle

2

adapter plate

3

Surface section just

4

Surface section convex

5

Through opening

6a

Transition area

6b

Transition area

7

body area

8th

adapter area

9

adhesive surface

10

Surface section, rising

11

Transition line

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 69019091 T2 [0005]

Claims (10)

Contraption ( 1 ) for receiving body exudates, in particular from a person with an artificial body exit, comprising an adapter plate ( 2 ) with a passage opening ( 5 ) and in the region of the passage opening releasably arranged receiving container, wherein the adapter plate ( 2 ) a body region pointing in the direction of the person's body ( 7 ) and an adapter area opposite the body area ( 8th ) and wherein the adapter area ( 8th ) with the receptacle and the body area ( 7 ) is connected to the surface of the body of the person, characterized in that the body region has at least one flat and at least one convex surface portion ( 3 . 4 ), wherein the surface sections ( 3 . 4 ) along a transition line ( 11 ) through the adapter plate ( 2 ) merge. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the transition line extends at least partially within half a radial distance, preferably in an inner first third of the radial distance between the through hole and an edge portion of the adapter plate. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flat surface section ( 3 ) from the edge portion of the adapter plate ( 2 ) in the direction of the passage opening ( 5 ) and / or that the convex surface portion ( 4 ) at least from the edge portion of the adapter plate ( 2 ) to the passage opening ( 5 ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two surface sections ( 3 . 4 ) a steady transition in a transition area ( 6a . 6b ) of the body area ( 7 ) form. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transition region ( 6a . 6b ) has flat and convex surface portions. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the passage opening ( 5 ) preferably centrically on the adapter plate ( 2 ) is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the edge region of the body region ( 7 ) an adhesive surface ( 9 ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body region ( 7 ) of the adhesive surface ( 9 ) is completely surrounded. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter plate ( 2 ) is integrally formed. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter plate ( 2 ) has a flexible, preferably elastic material.

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