Patent ID: 8905987
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A61F,B65D

Abstract:
1. A drainable ostomy pouch comprising: a collection portion for collecting waste from a stoma, the collection portion comprising opposite faces joined together at a common peripheral seam that defines a general outer shape of the collection portion; a drain chute portion depending from the collection portion and having a discharge opening for permitting emptying of contents from the pouch, the drain chute portion being foldable between an open condition in which the drain chute portion is extended in a first direction from the collection portion, and a closed condition in which the drain chute portion is folded towards the collection portion; first and second flaps each having a proximal end secured to the opposite faces of the collection portion intermediate its length and extending proximate to the drain chute portion, the flaps each being dimensioned such that: (i) when the drain chute portion is in the open condition, the drain chute portion extends beyond a distal end of each flap in said first direction; and (ii) when the drain chute portion is in the closed condition, at least one of the flaps extends beyond the drain chute portion in said first direction; and at least one fastener for releasably fastening the flaps closed, wherein when the drain chute portion is in the closed condition the pouch has a convex curved peripheral shape in the region of the drain chute portion, and wherein each of the flaps has a generally convex curved outer profile that distally extends from the proximal end to smoothly continue the general outer shape of the collection portion without abrupt changes in shape or curvature.