ConvaTec Eakin Cohesive Seal, Mouldable Ostomy Barrier Ring

Single use - do not re-use. Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds. 

Convatec Eakin Cohesive® Seals are mouldable, moisture-absorbing ostomy seals (also called barrier rings or stoma rings) that help protect peristomal or periwound skin from harmful attack by aggressive body fluids by creating a protective gel. High tackiness on both sides is designed to hold any subsequent ostomy appliance securely in position on the body. The seal can be warmed, stretched and moulded around the base of the stoma to fill uneven skin surfaces, creases and gaps, and is designed to help prevent leakage with one-piece and two-piece ostomy appliances. Eakin Cohesive Seals are used by people with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, people managing fistulae or wounds, and the healthcare professionals and caregivers who support them.

Features

• Mouldable ostomy seal that can be stretched and shaped to fit the stoma
• Can be cut and securely re-joined to fit around more difficult sites
• Moisture-absorbing formula forms a protective gel designed to help protect peristomal skin from body fluids
• High tackiness on both sides designed to hold the ostomy appliance securely in position
• Designed to fill uneven skin surfaces around the stoma and help prevent leakage
• May suit flush or retracted stomas and sensitive skin
• Can also be used as a sealing barrier on intact skin around fistulae and wounds
• Removed by peeling and rolling from the outer edge
• Bilingual English and French instructions

Specifications

• Manufacturer: TG Eakin Limited, Northern Ireland, U.K.
• Distributed in Canada by: Convatec Canada
• Product type: Mouldable ostomy seal / skin barrier ring
• Available sizes: Small and large - see Sizing
• Use: Single use
• Sterility: No
  
• Storage: 10 to 30 degrees C (50 to 86 degrees F)
  

Sizing

Choose a seal size suited to the area around the stoma, fistula or wound. The measurements below are the diameter of each seal. Each seal can be gently stretched to fit the application site, so you don't need to cut it to an exact stoma size.

Indications

• An ostomy seal
• A sealing barrier for intact skin around fistulae and wounds
• An external packing agent on uneven skin

Intended users: For ostomates, individuals managing fistulae or wounds, healthcare professionals and caregivers.

How It Works

Eakin Cohesive seals are moisture-absorbing, skin-protecting seals which protect peristomal or periwound skin from harmful attack by aggressive body fluids by creating a protective gel. High tackiness on both sides ensures that any subsequent appliance is held securely in position on the body.

Compatibility

Designed to be used between the skin and a one-piece or two-piece ostomy appliance. Consult your healthcare professional or appliance manufacturer about use with your specific system.

Directions for Use

Application

1. Remove the seal from its outer package.
2. Ensure that the area for application is clean, dry and free from traces of grease or cream.
3. Warm the seal in your hands for 20-30 seconds until soft before removing the protective discs. Gently stretch the Eakin Cohesive seal as required to fit the application site. It may also be cut and securely re-joined to fit around more difficult sites.
4. Apply to the skin with gentle pressure and hold in place until the Eakin Cohesive seal is secure on the skin. Mould the seal towards the base of the stoma or the edge of the wound.
5. Ensure a snug fit, with no gaps around the base of the stoma, to provide maximum skin protection. Ensure the fit is not too tight around the stoma, which might prevent normal ostomy function.
6. Place any appliance directly onto the surface of the Eakin Cohesive seal. Hold in place with gentle pressure until securely attached to the seal and the surrounding skin.

Removal

Gently remove any appliance from the body. Remove the Eakin Cohesive seal by carefully peeling and rolling from the outer edge. Wipe gently to remove any remaining protective gel from the skin. A medical adhesive remover can be used if necessary.

Disposal

Dispose of waste products in accordance with local guidelines.

Video

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Warnings and Cautions

• Consult a healthcare professional if you have any skin irritation, redness or discomfort in the area of product application prior to use. If during use you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.
• Do not re-use. Re-use of a single use product may cause harm to the user due to the risk of contamination and impairment in product function.
• Read the full instructions for use supplied with the product.

Storage

Store flat in the carton at room temperature between 10 and 30 degrees C (50 and 86 degrees F). Do not refrigerate.

Consult your stoma care nurse or healthcare professional to choose the right seal size and to check that an Eakin Cohesive seal is suitable for you.

Package Includes

• 1 x Box of Eakin Cohesive Seals in your selected size
• 1 x Instructions for use