Ostomy Pouches

1 Piece Closed
One-Piece Closed Pouches are popular with many people and may be used for every day use, special occasions or for intimate moments. One piece indicates the barrier and pouch are permanently sealed offering reassurance and ease of use to ostomates. Featuring an advanced filter system designed to absorb and neutralize a broad range of odor-causing agents, closed pouches are disposed of rather than emptied when full. When the body undergoes changes or stoma is in healing stages, cut to fit options allow for a customizable fit. Easy to manage, one piece systems protect the skin over extended wearing time from irritating discharge. Stoma caps and seals are similar in that they are not emptied but disposed of and offer security and confidence assured with porous tape; integral deodorizing/venting filter wear that is both soft and silent.

1 Piece Drainable
Pouches that allow for drainage often combine the skin barrier and the pouch into one simple, easy-to-manage system. Suitable for colostomies or ileostomies, one piece drainable pouches are designed to be opened at the bottom when emptying with a skin barrier which helps to protect the skin against semi-liquid to liquid stool. Cut to fit pouches allow for a custom fit for those with irregular stoma sizes. Built-in convexity means added security and skin protection for recessed, retracted and flush stomas and many one-piece pouching systems include filters that reduce odor and help maintain discretion. One piece systems also offer a low profile and are less visible when worn under clothing. With the barrier and the pouch connected the ostomate is assured the components won’t separate. Skin barrier pastes, tapes and adhesive removers can assist in wearing a one-piece pouching system comfortably and confidently.

2 Piece Closed
Sealed ostomy pouches are intended for one time use and provide an alternative to drainable pouches. Closed pouches are most suited for colostomies or stomas with predictable output. Two piece closed ostomy pouches securely attach to the barrier and many include filters for odor control.

2 Piece Drainable
The most important thing you can do to keep your skin healthy is to use ostomy products that fit well and stay in place. Two Piece Systems are most suitable for colostomies or ileostomies. Two-piece systems allow you to apply a new pouch without removing the skin barrier from your body each time. The skin barrier is separate from the pouch. The pieces snap together with a flange, a part that looks like a plastic ring. It is easy to unsnap the pouch and discard the pouch as often as you like. If you want to change your pouch more frequently than the skin barrier, choose a two-piece system.