About Hollister Premier FlexTend Soft Convex One-Piece Drainable Ostomy Pouch with Filter, Pre-Sized
This all-in-one drainable pouching system combines a soft convex skin barrier with a reliable pouch, providing an extended wear solution for people with an ileostomy or colostomy. The Flextend barrier is durable and offers high resistance to breakdown from liquid output, ensuring a longer, more secure wearing time. The soft convexity is flexible and helps to achieve a tight seal over uneven skin or shallow depressions. Security is further enhanced by the Lock 'n Roll microseal closure and an integrated AF300 filter manages gas while the soft ComfortWear panels provide comfort against the skin.
Key Benefits & Features
- The Flextend extended wear barrier is durable and highly resistant to erosion, protecting skin over a long wearing time.
- Soft convexity provides flexible, gentle pressure to conform to skin creases and achieve a secure seal on uneven surfaces.
- The integrated Lock 'n Roll microseal closure uses plastic fasteners to provide a quiet, secure, and easy-to-manage bottom seal.
- An integrated AF300 filter manages gas buildup and deodorizes the gas as it slowly vents, preventing pouch ballooning.
Hollister Premier FlexTend Soft Convex One-Piece Drainable Ostomy Pouch with Filter, Pre-Sized FAQs
What is the main advantage of the Flextend barrier for a drainable pouch?
The Flextend barrier is an extended wear formulation, which means it is durable and offers high resistance to erosion from liquid or semi-liquid output (common with ileostomies). This allows the skin barrier to stay on securely for a longer period, protecting the skin from irritating output.
How is the soft convex barrier different from a firm convex barrier?
A soft convex barrier is flexible and applies gentle, forgiving pressure to the peristomal skin, making it ideal for uneven skin contours or shallow depressions. A firm convex barrier applies more pressure and is typically used for retracted or flush stomas that need more force to achieve protrusion.
How does the Lock 'n Roll closure compare to a clamp?
The Lock 'n Roll microseal closure uses interlocking plastic fasteners that roll up to seal the bottom of the pouch. It eliminates the need for a separate, bulky plastic clamp, resulting in a flatter, more discreet seal that is also secure and easier to operate.
What does the integrated filter do for the pouch?
The integrated AF300 filter contains charcoal that acts as a deodorizer. Its purpose is to allow gas (flatus) to slowly pass out of the pouch and be filtered, which prevents the pouch from ballooning (puffing out) and ensures that the gas is discreetly managed.
