Patent ID: 8979813
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: A61F,B31D,G09F

Abstract:
1. A body attachment wafer for an ostomy device, comprising: an adhesive layer defining a stoma opening; and a release layer having an opening which is at least partially aligned with the stoma opening, wherein at least a portion of the release layer is configured to cover the adhesive layer, wherein the release layer is divided along a dividing line extending from the stoma opening to a periphery of the body attachment wafer on opposing sides of the stoma opening, wherein the dividing line divides the release layer into a first part and a second part, wherein the release layer comprises at least a first member that comprises two grip portions provided on opposing sides of the stoma opening, wherein each of the two grip portions of the first member has an inner side edge, wherein a portion of the first member is releasably attached to the adhesive layer in the first part, and wherein the grip portions extend away from the adhesive layer and are arranged to overlap the release layer on the second part, and wherein a distance between the inner side edges of the two grip portions of the first member is greater than a width of the stoma opening.