Ostomy belt system
An ostomy belt system includes an ostomy belt having a strip of material and a belt coupling element, and an ostomy pouch having and outer wall defining an inner volume, and a pouch coupling section configured for releasable engagement with the belt coupling element. One or both of the belt coupling element and the pouch coupling section is configured to bend or flex at a predetermined location.
1. An ostomy belt system comprising:
an ostomy belt having a strip of material and a belt coupling element; and
an ostomy pouch having an outer wall defining an inner volume, and a pouch coupling section configured for releasable engagement with the belt coupling element,
wherein the belt coupling element includes a plurality of flexible sections formed by one or more of areas or lines of a reduced material thickness, changes in material profile, and two materials having different flexibility properties, which are configured to allow the belt coupling element to bend or flex with movement of a user and to conform to a contour of a peristomal region of the user, wherein the belt coupling element includes a first coupling element and a second coupling element configured to engage one another to form a closed loop having a central opening.
2. The ostomy belt system of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling element and the second coupling element are secured to the strip of material, wherein the first coupling element includes one or more fasteners and the second coupling element includes one or more corresponding fasteners configured to releasably engage respective fasteners of the first coupling element.
3. The ostomy belt system of claim 2 , wherein the first coupling element and second coupling element each includes a base secured to the strip of material and a fastening portion extending from the base.
4. The ostomy belt system of claim 3 , wherein the base includes an opening for receiving the strip of material, wherein the ostomy belt is configured as an adjustable belt including a sliding buckle.
5. The ostomy belt system of claim 3 , wherein the respective fastening portions form open, curved sections.
6. The ostomy belt system of claim 2 , wherein the fasteners are positioned at substantially opposite ends of the fastening portion on the first coupling element and the corresponding fasteners are positioned at substantially opposite ends of the fastening portion on the second coupling element.
7. The ostomy belt system of claim 1 , wherein the outer wall of the ostomy pouch includes a distal side, a proximal side having an inlet opening formed therein, and a barrier extending from the proximal side, wherein the belt coupling element is positioned between the barrier and the proximal side.
8. An ostomy belt comprising:
a strip of material;
a first coupling element and a second coupling element configured for releasable engagement with the first coupling element, wherein each of the first and second coupling elements is secured to the strip of material, wherein the first and second coupling elements are configured to form a closed loop having a central opening when engaged together; and
one or more flexible sections formed on each of the first and second coupling elements to allow for flexing of each coupling element at one or more predetermined locations, wherein the one or more flexible sections are configured to allow the first and second coupling elements to bend or flex with movement of a user and to conform to a contour of a peristomal region of the user, and wherein the one or more flexible sections are formed by one or more of areas or lines of a reduced material thickness, changes in material profile, and two materials having different flexibility properties.
9. The ostomy belt of claim 8 , wherein the first coupling element and second coupling element each include a base secured to the strip of material and a fastening portion extending from the base, wherein the first coupling element includes one or more fasteners and the second coupling element includes one or more corresponding fasteners configured to releasably engage respective fasteners of the first coupling element.
10. The ostomy belt of claim 9 , wherein the respective fastening portions form open, curved sections.
11. The ostomy belt of claim 9 , wherein the fasteners are positioned at substantially opposite ends of the fastening portion on the first coupling element and the corresponding fasteners are positioned at substantially opposite ends of the fastening portion on the second coupling element.
12. The ostomy belt of claim 9 , wherein the base includes an opening for receiving the strip of material, wherein the ostomy belt is configured as an adjustable belt including a sliding buckle.