Portion of the pouching system that protects the skin from contact with ostomy discharge. It also provides an adhesive attachment for the pouching system to the body
FLAT Flextend Skin Barrier with strong adhesion and is designed to be more resistant to breakdown from ostomy discharge - May be the barrier choice for ileostomies and urostomies
Generally used when the stoma protrudes well from the abdomen
With Floating Flange - Allows for fingers to be put under the flange for support while attaching the pouch and barrier together, ensuring a secure connection without applying pressure to the abdomen
CUT-TO-FIT SKIN BARRIER: A skin barrier that can be cut to the right size and shape of the stoma - May be used when the stoma is irregularly shaped or until post-operative stomal swelling subsides
PRE-SIZED SKIN BARRIER: A skin barrier that is already cut to the correct size of the stoma if the stoma is round