Patent ID: 6902541
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. An enterostomy device comprising: a hollow stoma tube having a first end and a second end and a long axis extending therebetween; a low-profile port hub secured to said first end of said stoma tube for selectively provided ingress and egress of fluids through said stoma tube, the low-profile port hub having an opening disposed in communication with and perpendicular to the hollow stoma tube; a retaining member attached to said second end of said stoma tube and extending therefrom, said retaining member having an inflatable ring portion attached to the second end and spaced away from the stoma tube; an inflation line positioned in proximity to said stoma tube and being in fluid communication with said inflatable ring of said retaining member; and wherein said retaining member further comprises a skirt of flexible material encircling said second end of said stoma tube and attaching said second end to said inflating ring.