Patent ID: 8821463
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. A drainable ostomy pouch comprising: a proximal pouch wall and a distal pouch wall joined together along an outer periphery of each to form a cavity for accommodating waste material and to form an outlet portion with an outlet for draining the content of the pouch; an inlet provided in the first proximal pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch; a comfort layer provided at least on the distal pouch wall; a closure system including first and second fastener strips for cooperatively closing the outlet by folding the outlet portion upon itself; wherein the first fastener strip is provided on the proximal pouch wall; and the second fastener is provided between the comfort layer and the distal pouch wall such that the outlet portion when folded up may be releasably secured to the comfort layer between the comfort layer and the distal pouch wall, wherein the comfort layer remains unfolded, and the folded outlet portion is hidden behind the unfolded comfort layer.