Convatec Technologies, Inc.

Kimberly Murray

John B Cline

George F Fattman

Marc Lesko

Thomas Harrit

Nicolani Sorensen

Nicolai Sorensen

Provided herein are controlled evacuation devices, ostomy devices, methods for the manufacture of such devices and the use of such devices.

One piece ostomy pouch enhancements

A drainable ostomy pouch includes a collection portion and a drain chute portion extending from the collection portion and having a discharge opening for permitting emptying of contents from the pouch. The drain chute is foldable between an open condition in which the drain chute portion is extended from the collection portion, and a closed condition in which the drain chute portion is folded towards the collection portion. At least one flap retains the folded drain chute portion.

Drainable ostomy pouch

Drainable ostomy pouch with concealed drain chute

A drainable ostomy pouch includes a collection portion and a drain chute extending from the collection portion having a discharge opening for permitting emptying of contents from the pouch. The drain chute is foldable between an open condition in which the drain chute is extended from the collection portion, and a closed condition in which the drain chute is folded towards the collection portion; and a pocket for receiving at least a portion of the drain chute when the drain chute is in its closed condition.

Drainable pouch with pocket for drain chute

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Kimberly Murray