Instructions For Use

Choosing The Correct Size

	If you are unsure of your stoma size please use the measuring guide provided

	Place the guide over your stoma ensuring a good fit and take a measurement. There should be a gap of 1 to 2mm around your stoma

	Over time, your stoma may change shape or size, so routine measurements may be required to ensure that you have the snug fit required from your pouch to prevent leakage

	Do not choose a size that is too tight as this may cause irritation and soreness at your stoma site

Preparing Your Skin

	Wash the skin surrounding your stoma with warm water and un-perfumed soap

	Throughly dry your skin to ensure your pouch adheres. Moist skin may lead to a poor seal and potential leakage

	Avoid hard rubbing as this may lead to skin irritation and sores

	If you are using barrier creams or wipes (such as WBF^®) apply gently to the surrounding skin

Fitting A 1 Piece Drainable (Ileostomy) Pouch

	Hold the flange between your hands for a minute or so, to allow the hydrocolloid to warm up. This helps with its adhesive properties and ensures a secure bond

	Remove the backing paper (sometimes known as 'release paper') from the flange using the easy release tab

	To ensure a snug fit, fold the flange in half, away from the body and place the bottom of the hole in the flange around the underside of your stoma. Work the whole flange in to place

	Run you fingers around the edges to make sure the flange is secure

Cleaning The Integral Outlet With Integral Closure

To Open And Drain Your Product

	To open the pouch, peel back the Velcro tab

	Start to unroll the outlet and when you get close to the end of the outlet, hold the bottom with your hand

	Carefully pull the tab at the bottom of the outlet which will open the pouch and empty the contents into the toilet (or jug)

	Clean the end of the outlet with some tissue or a soft wipe

To Close Your Pouch

	Fold the outlet upwards untill you reach the Velcro

	Fold the Velcro part down to secure

Removal Of The Ileostomy Pouch

	Using the easy lift tab at the top of the wafer, peel the wafer slowly downwards

	With the other hand apply pressure to the abdomen to aid comfortable removal. This also helps reduce trauma to the skin