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An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening from the intestines to the outside of the body, allowing for the rerouting of effluent. This opening is known as a stoma. A stoma usually protrudes above the skin surface, appearing pink or red, moist, and round, and it lacks nerve sensations.
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A 3D-printed ostomy flange stabilizer was developed to assist individuals with ostomies, particularly those experiencing impaired dexterity. This patient-invented device is accessible for 3D printing, promoting open dissemination of assistive technologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Assistive Technology
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • A coauthor with tetraplegia (quadriplegia) and a colostomy invented an ostomy flange stabilizer.
  • The device functions as a temporary backplate to aid in ostomy pouch changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and describe a 3D-printed ostomy flange stabilizer.
  • To create an adaptable and accessible assistive device for ostomy management.

Main Methods:

  • An interactive design process was employed to create the stabilizer.
  • The device was designed to be 3D printable and available via an open-access website.
  • The stabilizer was engineered to be reversible for use by both right- and left-handed individuals.

Main Results:

  • A 3D-printed ostomy flange stabilizer device was successfully created.
  • The device is adaptable to three standard stoma appliance sizes.
  • The stabilizer is reversible, accommodating right- and left-sided stomas and users.

Conclusions:

  • The 3D-printed ostomy flange stabilizer may benefit individuals with ostomies, especially those with impaired dexterity.
  • This patient-invented device showcases how 3D printing facilitates the dissemination of assistive technologies without commercialization.