DISCHARGE SOLIDIFIER AND MALODOUR CONTROL
An ostomy bag insert ( 104 ) comprising a polyacrylate superabsorbent ( 300 ) and a powdered zeolite ( 301 ). The ostomy bag insert is configured to absorb fluids excreted by the body and to control odours resultant from the excreted matter within the ostomy bag ( 100 ). The present zeolite exhibits enhanced odour control.
1 . An ostomy bag insert comprising:
a polyacrylate superabsorbent; and
a powdered zeolite;
wherein the superabsorbent is coated with the powdered zeolite.
2 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the powdered zeolite comprises a particle size equal to or less than 0.15 mm.
3 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the zeolite comprises a particle size equal to or less than 0.075 mm.
4 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the zeolite comprises a particle size of equal to or less than 0.045 mm.
5 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the zeolite is a zeolite blend comprising a hydrophilic zeolite and a hydrophobic zeolite.
6 . The insert as claimed in claim 5 wherein the hydrophobic zeolite is an ammonium zeolite and the hydrophilic zeolite is a sodium aluminosilicate.
7 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the zeolite comprises a surface area of substantially 400 m 2 /g.
8 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 further comprising powdered activated carbon.
9 . The insert as claimed in claim 8 wherein a weight % ratio of the activated carbon to the zeolite as part of the insert is in the range 0.01:1 to 0.05:1.
10 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the polyacrylate superabsorbent is granular.
11 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the superabsorbent comprises sodium or calcium polyacrylate.
12 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a water soluble paper formed as a sachet to house the superabsorbent and the zeolite.
13 . The insert as claimed claim 1 further comprising a water soluble film to house the superabsorbent and the zeolite.
14 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a gel cap to house the superabsorbent and the zeolite.
15 . The insert as claimed of claim 1 further comprising a plastic straw or plastic wand to house the superabsorbent and the zeolite.
16 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the insert is formed as a soluble tablet.
17 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 comprising 1,000 mg to 10,000 mg of polyacrylate superabsorbent.
18 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 comprising 25 mg to 5,000 mg of the powdered zeolite.
19 . The insert as claimed in claim 1 comprising a metallic salt impregnated zeolite.
20 . An ostomy bag comprising an insert as claimed in claim 1 .