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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 28, 1999
Peter M. von Dyck, Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
James G. Schneider, St. Louis, MO (US);
Zassi Medical Evolutions, Inc., Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
An ostomy irrigation system and an ostomy port useful therewith permit independent, hands-free irrigation by a user having an ostomy or surgically created reservoir. The system includes a pump unit capable of providing monitored, controlled pulsations of fluid at a volume and force suitable for safe and convenient introduction into an ostomy of the user; and a reservoir in fluid communication with the pump unit, at least one irrigation connector set including a tube attachable to the pump unit, and a connector nozzle adapted for selectively releasable, substantially fluid tight interlocking connection with an ostomy port in the ostomy of the user so that the system is effectively closed. Controls are also provided for operating the pump unit such that a user of the system can, without the assistance of others, attach the at least one irrigation connector set to the ostomy port in the user's ostomy and, then without further substantial use of the user's hands to control the connector or tubing, introduce irrigation fluid into the ostomy in a controlled and convenient manner.