OSTOMY IMPLANT DEVICE AND METHOD

Abstract: an ostomy device an implant and a balloon. the implant is sized and shaped for implantation in a hole in an abdomen. the implant comprises a tubular body defining a channel extending from a first end to a second end. the first end is configured to interface with a lumen interior to the abdomen. the second end is configured to provide a path from the lumen through the channel to an exterior of the abdomen. the implant is configured to be attached to the hole or to skin adjacent to the hole. the balloon is attached to the first end of the implant. the balloon is deflatable into a closed state to prevent a flow of waste from the lumen through the path. the balloon is inflatable into an open state to allow the flow of the waste from the lumen through the path.

Inventor(s): Richard CRAWFORD, Enda CONNAUGHTON, Martin Lawrence FAWDRY, Aiden FLANAGAN, Anthony O'BRIEN, Michael HUGHES, Stephen McCOOEY

CPC Classification: A61F5/445 (Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; {Portable urination aids} (absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, ; drainage appliances for wounds ; {emptying devices for urine bags }); Colostomy devices (adhesives for colostomy devices ; materials for colostomy devices ))

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