Investigation of Newly Developed Ostomy Products in Subjects With Ileostomy

Investigation of Newly Developed 1-and 2-piece Convex Ostomy Products in Subjects With Ileostomy.

The aim of the investigation was to investigate the performance and safety of a new ostomy product.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Are at least 18 years of age and have full legal capacity.
2. Has had an ileostomy for at least 3 months.
3. Has used a convex ostomy product for the last month.
4. Has given signed informed consent.
5. Has experienced seeping under the baseplate at least three times during the last two weeks.
6. Currently using a SenSura Convex product with midi, maxi or magnum bags.
7. Currently using a 1-piece product or a 2-piece product with a mechanical coupling ("click coupling").
8. Has an ileostomy with a diameter of max 33 mm (1-piece product) or less. Or Has an ileostomy with a diameter of 30 mm (2-piece product) or less.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Has a loop-ostomy (double-barrel ostomy or ostomy with two outlets).
2. Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
3. Currently receiving, or has within the past 2 months received radio- and/or chemotherapy.
4. Currently receiving, or has within the past month received steroid treatment (adrenocortical hormone) systemically or locally in the peristomal area.
5. Currently suffering from peristomal skin problems i.e. bleeding or broken (weeping) skin.
6. Are currently participating in another clinical intervention study or have previously participated in this one.
7. Has a fistula in the peristomal area or less than 2 cm from the edge of the baseplate.
8. Has known hypersensitivity toward the test product.