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Esteem + Soft Convex

One-piece flexible convex bag with closed bottom

Esteem + Soft Convex Closed Bottom is a one piece disposable opaque colostomy collection device. The pouch adheres to the skin by means of an adhesive hydrocolloid barrier with differentiated thickness.
The convex structure of the barrier allows to manage stoma malpositioned and inverted with respect to the skin surface.
The bag is equipped with a filter and is mainly indicated for patients with cholostomization who want a device that is safe and easy to apply and remove.
The predisposition for attachment to the abdominal belt allows to guarantee greater security of adhesion of the bag. The bag, through an opening window on the outside, allows to monitor the correct positioning and to check the omia if necessary during use.

Technical information
The hydrocolloid skin barrier (mixture of caboxymethylcellulose, pectin and pectin and polyisobutylene) contains a 4 mm deep convex insert.
The hydrocolloid has a different thickness and is covered on the adhesive surface by a transparent protective paper, easily identifiable and removable thanks to a tab.
On the backing paper, a circular cutout guide makes it easier to prepare the device.
The bag is equipped with an activated carbon filter that allows intestinal gases to escape and deodorize.
The bag is covered with a soft non-woven fabric welded at the edges. The lining is present on both sides of the bag. On the outside, the canvas has an inspection window.
At the base of the skin barrier there are soft rings in plastic material for attachment to the abdominal belt to be added as needed.
The identification code is printed on the bag.
Adhesive surface: diameter 110 mm.
Bag dimensions: 145x205 mm.

How to use
Cleanse the skin around the stoma with water and dry with a soft cloth.
Make sure the skin is dry. Do not use oil-based products for cleansing as they could compromise the adhesion of the skin barrier.
Make sure you know the diameter of the stoma.
Esteem + Soft Convex is available in a pre-cut and cut-to-size version. If the bag is not pre-cut you can use the cutout guide on the barrier if available.
It is very important that the hole in the adhesive barrier is customized to the size of the stoma. Cut out the barrier opening hole to match the diameter of the stoma or slightly larger.
Allow a small amount of air to enter the bag to separate the layers. Heat the barrier by holding it in your hands for a few seconds to facilitate adhesion.
Remove the plastic film on the back of the skin barrier. Avoid touching the adhesive area too much with your fingers.
Place the skin barrier below the stoma. Starting from the bottom, adhere the barrier to the peristomal skin.
Smooth the adhesive surface with your fingers by applying light pressure around the ostoma.
To remove the bag, gently peel off the adhesive barrier from top to bottom.
At the same time keep the free hand positioned on the skin above the barrier.
This operation helps to avoid irritating the skin and facilitates its removal.
Empty the contents of the bag into the toilet.

Warnings
The device is for single use only and cannot be reused. Reusing it could cause infection or cross-contamination. The device may not be as effective when reused.
If you are using a cut-out product, make sure that the prepared hole is not too large. Empty spaces can cause irritation and redness of the skin. Be careful not to enlarge the aperture hole size beyond the last circle drawn on the barrier cutout guide or edge leaving the internal plastic of the convex disc exposed.
Do not throw the bag in the toilet.
For disposal, comply with local regulations.
The need to use a convex device must be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

storage
Deadline for storage from the date of production, in unopened package: 60 months.

Format
Each pack contains 30 bags and 30 filter cover stickers.

30 bags with V2 profile *

* profile: plateau size (V1 = 30mm, V2 = 40mm, V3 = 50mm)