| abstract |
This invention is an ostomy appliance or wound drainage device having a receptacle side component (4) including a receptacle (8) for receiving and storing waste solids and fluids, and a body side component (6) for adhering to the patients skin around the stoma in which the two components (4, 6) are releasably sealed together through a peeled and washable based coupling mechanism (10, 20). The peeled and washable based coupling mechanism (10, 20) is made of adhesive layers, and contains passageways (22, 24) which enable waste to pass through to the receptacle (8). |