Patent ID: 7160274
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An appliance for cleansing a surface area of the skin, said appliance being in the form of a set comprising: a) a body side member including an adhesive wafer for securing the appliance to the patient's skin, said wafer having an aperture for receiving a stoma, surrounding a wound, a fistula or a drainage site, and further having a first coupling element fixedly connected to the body side member; and b) a separately applicable cleansing appliance adapted to fit tightly against the surface of the body side member and including an inlet for injection of liquid and an outlet opening, said cleansing appliance further including, said appliance being provided with a plurality of holes that are separate from said rear and front wall openings, said holes are arranged around a perimeter of said front wall opening and are, said holes being configured in said front wall to provide a venturi effect drawing air into the cleaning appliance together with the cleansing liquid.