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Stomacare Ostomy Belt
Instructions for use
Your Stoma, wound nurse or physician has advised you to start wearing a Ostomy belt. For optimal
care, the user should read these instructions carefully before applying the belt. This product is a
medical device and is intended for use by one person only.
Intended use of the product
The Stomacare belt is mainly used postoperatively to support the abdominal wall and prevent the
formation of hernia and prolapse, for example during physical activities where pressure on the
abdominal wall is higher (sports, gardening, lifting, vacuuming, etc.). The Stomacare belt offers the
wearer a high level of wearing comfort, a safe and secure feeling in daily life.
Packaging content
First check that the contents of the packaging are complete and undamaged. If this is not the case,
please contact the person from whom you purchased the product directly. The packaging contains the
following parts:
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Stomacare Ostomy Belt
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Prolapse cover
Applying belt
To wear the Stomacare belt correctly, you should preferably apply the belt while lying down. In case of
a fracture, in many cases it will sink back into the abdomen and the belt provides counter pressure.
This way the fracture is optimally supported. The belt is closed in such a way that you can still slide
your hand in between. The belt is then sufficiently tight to provide support but still wears comfortably.
A — Standard Models
Fitting the belt
1) Fig. 1: The circumference of the abdomen
must be measured to select the correct size.
Use the size chart to determine which size is the
best fit.
2) Fig. 2: Pull to open the Velcro prolapse cover.
Fold the stoma pouch into a point followed by
pulling the pouch through the stoma opening
from the inside of the stoma bandage.
The stoma pouch is now completely pulled
through the opening, with the wafer.remaining at
the inside of the belt.
3) Fig. 2a: Optionally the Protector (accessory)
can be mounted now. For fitting, see page 7.
4) Fig. 3: Pull the belt to its desired tension and
close the Velcro fastenings. Close the prolapse
cover over the stoma pouch.
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Instructions for use
B — EasyOpener Models
Fitting the belt
Follow the steps 1 to 4 as decried in section A
(Standard Models).
Stoma bag replacement
1) Fig. 4: Loosen the Velcro prolaps cover.
2) Fig. 5: If present, remove the Stomacare
Protector from the belt.
3) Fig. 6: Slightly lift up the stoma pouch and
open the special closure underneath the stoma
opening.
4) Fig. 7: Gently pull the sticking edging of the
stoma pouch from the skin and remove it. For
re-fitting a stoma pouch follow the steps as
described previously.
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C — Protector
The Stomacare Protector is an accessory and offers additional protection during activities (e.g. sport,
car driving) against pressure and the effects of external forces on the stoma. The Protector can be
fitted to all Stomacare models.
Fig. 8: On the inside of the Protector there are Velcro fastenings on left and right with which it can be
attached to the front of the Stomacare belt.
Fig. 9: Position the Protector around the stoma opening of the belt. Make sure the stoma bag is fully
enclosed at each side. The stoma pouch must protrude from the underside of the Protector.
Fig. 10: Pull the prolapse cover to the desired tension over the Protector and fasten the Velcro strip.
The Protector must be removed before washing the bandage.
Indication
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Abdominal wall weakness
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Cicatricial and Stoma hernia
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Colon Conduit
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Colostomy
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Enterostomy
Contraindications
There are no contraindications known.
Additional product information / area of use
The belt is not suitable for use in salt water.
Existing user risks
No user risks are known. However, the user must regularly check if pressure points or other skin
irritations occur and must immediately contact the Stoma-, wound nurse or technician if so.
Warning
The belt must not be worn too tight and must be tensioned in such a way that the hand can still be
inserted. The bandage should not come into direct contact with open wounds and should be worn on
dry skin. The use of lotion or creams is not recommended and should first be discussed with your
stoma, wound nurse or physician.
Maintenance advice
If the belt is not worn, it is important to store it with the closures closed. To elongate the life of the
belt, it is important that the Velcro straps remain free of dirt, dust etc. to continue to guarantee good
adhesion.
Materials used
Polyester, Polyamide and Elastane.
Washing instructions
We recommend washing the belt in warm water at 40º C with a mild detergent. To prevent damage to
the fabric, the Velcro closures must be closed prior to washing.
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Ileam Conduit
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Ileostomy
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Prolapse
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Ureterocutaneostoma
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Urostomy
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