Inventors:
Nyle S. Elliott - Kingwood TX, US
Assignee:
Oakington Corp. - Kingwood TX
International Classification:
A61F 13/15
A61F 13/20
A61M 1/00
A61M 31/00
A61F 5/44
G08B 21/00
G08B 23/00
H01H 29/00
H01H 27/04
US Classification:
604361, 604277, 604318, 604332, 604338, 604342, 604 32, 604333, 340604, 340612, 340573, 200 6104, 200 6105, 200 6119
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for alerting a colostomate or medical attendant to the presence of fecal matter. The device includes a hollow plug detachably securable to a flexible port positioned about the stoma. The port carries an alarm circuit which is triggered when fecal matter enters the plug lumen which will alert the colostomate to an impending episode. The signal may be vibratory, audible or visible and may be transmitted to a remote location. The device includes an inflatable air cuff which, when inflated, presents a physical barrier to the passage of fecal matter. Gas may pass through filters in the tube. The method involves positioning the device in the stoma, inflating the cuff and generating an alarm when matter is sensed.