ConvaTec Flexi-Seal Fecal Collector

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• Instructions For Use:
  - PATIENT POSITIONING:
  - The patient should be placed in a side lying position, either right or left side, with the upper knee up toward the chest to expose the perianal area.
  - SKIN PREPARATION:
  - Cleanse perianal skin well with warm water.
  - If soaps or skin cleansers are used, rinse well. Make sure there is no paste residue on the skin from a previous Collector.
  - Carefully clip any perianal hair growth close to the skin with scissors.
  - Stomahesive Paste may be used to fill crevices and skin irregularities.
  - Apply a ring of paste around the edge of the pre-cut opening on the Collector, not on the patients skin and wait approximately one minute before applying the Collector to skin.
  - COLLECTOR APPLICATION:
  - If necessary, enlarge pre-cut opening on the barrier. The opening should be just slightly larger than the size of the anus to allow for anal dilatation.
  - Remove the release paper from the skin barrier only; leave release paper on tape border.
  - Fold the skin barrier in half lengthwise to allow for the best application. DO NOT TOUCH THE ADHESIVE WITH YOUR FINGERS.
  - Separate the patients buttocks and place the narrowed portion of the skin barrier against the perineum.
  - Secure the skin barrier around the anus first and then the area between the anus and the perineal area by pressing firmly and molding the skin barrier with the hand.
  - Fit the Collector skin barrier to the area between the anus and the coccyx by pressing firmly and molding the skin barrier with the hand.
  - Remove the release paper from the tape border, smooth into place on the top buttock. Smooth tape into place on the remaining buttock.
  - If the tape border impinges on the vagina or scrotum, carefully trim the tape border with a pair of scissors.
  - Hold firmly in place for approximately one minute to assure a secure fit.
  - COLLECTOR POSITION:
  - Smooth Collector Pouch material between patients legs, avoiding wrinkling of material or pressure areas.
  - COLLECTOR USAGE:
  - For Liquid Stool when using bedside drainage: Attach the open cap end of the drainage tap to the end of the drainage tube of a bedside drainage bag.
  - For ambulation: Disconnect bedside drainage and close cap.
  - For Semi-Formed Stool Cut off lower end of collector immediately above the drainage tap and use the enclosed tail closure to close the Collector.
  - To attach the tail closure, fold the tail of the collector over the knife edge of the closure only once.
  - Hold in place. Press firmly on raised bar until it snaps securely closed.
  - To remove closure, separate knife edges from bar. Open and close the tail closure, as needed, to drain the collector.
  - Do not allow the Collector to become more than one-third full.
  - Cleaning the Collector:
  - The Collector can be rinsed while in place through the bottom with warm tap water until clean.
  - REMOVAL OF THE COLLECTOR:
  - Gently peel the skin barrier away from the patients skin while applying light pressure on the adjacent skin with your free hand.
  - Fold the skin barrier in half so that it adheres to itself and discard in an appropriate waste receptacle.
  - The Flexi-Seal Fecal Collector can remain in place up to 48 hours, provided it is secure.