Title: Stomal devices having controlled release

Abstract: Stomal devices having controlled release so that disposable stoma bags can be easily replaced without disturbing the peristomal covering attached to the skin. One such device comprises a peristomal covering including an adhesive member and backing member formed of polymeric material having a geometric pattern embossed therein. Another embodiment comprises attaching such embossed polymeric material directly to the adhesive face plate of a disposable stoma bag. Another embodiment comprises forming the stoma bag from the flexible embossed polymeric material which can serve as the backing member.

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Inventors: Chen, James Ling (East Brunswick, NJ, US)

Application Number: 512278
Filing Date: 1974-10-04
Publication_date: 1976-03-02
Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc. (Princeton, NJ)
Primary Class(es): 604/336 604/344
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US Patent Ref:

3053252	Sep, 1962	Wolf	128/296.
3339546	Sep, 1967	Chen	128/156.
3457919	Jul, 1969	Harbard	128/156.
3522807	Aug, 1970	Millenbach	128/283.
3713445	Jan, 1973	Marsan	128/283.
3802436	Apr, 1974	Brondberg	128/283.

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Primary Examiner: Yasko, John D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Levinson; Lawrence S., Smith; Merle J., Davis; Stephen B.