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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2004
Peter M. Von Dyck, Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
John S. Minasi, Amelia Island, FL (US);
James G. Schneider, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Nick Martino, Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
Peter M. von Dyck, Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
John S. Minasi, Amelia Island, FL (US);
James G. Schneider, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Nick Martino, Fernandina Beach, FL (US);
Hollister Incorporated, Libertyville, IL (US);
Abstract
A bowel management system includes a rectal catheter; and at least one physiologic sensor. The rectal catheter has a portion in contact with a patient's body internally thereof during use of the system, to thereby determine a preselected physiologic parameter of a patient having the rectal catheter inserted into the patient's bowel. The position of the sensor relative to the rectal catheter portion is such that the sensor is disposed in close proximity to the internal tissue of the patient, or within the fecal flow, when the bowel management system is place for use within the patient.