Coloplast Assura EasiClose User manual

Assura® 2-piece Drainable Pouch with EasiClose™ Outlet
Instructions for Use
Filter - These pouches have an integrated filter specially developed for colostomy/ileostomy patients.
The filter allows gas to escape without the risk of odor.
Each box of pouches is provided with filter covers, which are
needed to close off the filter when bathing or swimming.
Pouch shape/design - The pouches are offered in mini, midi, and maxi versions and feature an
anatomical shape. Designs are available in three versions - transparent, opaque with cloth front, cloth
front with a design. For soft cover pouches, pat the pouch dry with a towel after showering.
Wafer - Available in Standard Wear and Extra-Extended Wear adhesives. Also available in flat, convex
light (shallow convexity) and convex (deep convexity).
Outlet - Available in standard outlet (for soft, loose output) and WIDE outlet (for thicker output).
Assura 2-piece Drainable Pouch with EasiClose Outlet – Instructions for Use
OUTLET PROCEDURE
2. Sealing of outlet - Seal the outlet by folding the Velcro® hook ears onto the foam
plate and press firmly. If desired, fold once more as described under EMPTYING
OF POUCH, #4.
1a. Closing of pouch before
use - With the Velcro® hook
ears facing up, fold the lower
foam plate over the larger
foam plate (as if you were
sealing an envelope).
1b. Roll the outlet inward
towards the pouch two
more times.
PREPARATION
1. Cutting the wafer - Trace size and shape of stoma onto the cutting guide. Cut
the hole in the wafer to fit (recommended cutting hole is 1/16" larger than stoma,
or cut hole same size as stoma, with four radial slits). If the opening of the
wafer is larger than the stoma, leakage may occur. Cutting is easier with curved
scissors. Do not cut beyond the last circle on the guide.
Ensure skin is clean and dry before applying the wafer. Stoma size may change
over time, so measure stoma before placing an order.
2. Removal of protective paper - Remove the transparent protective paper. Place
one thumb on the tab and pull the protective paper away with the other hand.
3. Application of wafer - Place the wafer on the skin ensuring a snug fit around
the stoma. Press firmly against the skin starting at the bottom and smoothing
upwards with fingers.
Tip: Warm wafer between hands for one to two minutes, causing the adhesive to
warm up to your skin – resulting in better wear time.
POUCH APPLICATION WITH ASSURA LOCKING MECHANISM
1. Application of pouch - Make sure the lock ring is open. Press the coupling
rings on the pouch and wafer together, starting at the bottom. Run your fingers
around the coupling on the outside of the pouch from the bottom to the top.
When a slight click is heard, the pouch is securely positioned on the wafer. The
pouch may then be turned to its optimal position.
2. Locking the pouch - Once the pouch is in optimal position, close the lock ring.
To do this, use two fingers and squeeze the two ends of the lock ring together.
When a click is heard, the pouch is securely locked to the wafer.

REMOVAL OF POUCH AND WAFER
1a. Opening lock ring -
Open the lock ring by
pressing the small tab on
the pouch side with your
fingertip.
Press here
1b. Remove the pouch from
the wafer by lifting up and
pulling away from the wafer
simultaneously. This is
easiest if you hold onto the
top of the pouch.
2. Removing wafer - The wafer is removed from the skin by peeling downward
slowly and carefully, while holding the skin tight with the other hand.
EMPTYING OF POUCH
1a. Opening the pouch -
Take hold of the end of
Velcro® hook ears. Lift
both hook ears off the
foam plate. Unfold outlet
over the place where
pouch is being emptied.
1b. Allow contents to run
out while controlling the
emptying with fingers.
Squeeze the remainder out
of the pouch.
2a. Cleaning the outlet -
Place a folded tissue
around the outlet tip.
Clean the outlet in one
sliding movement away
from the body.
2b. Fold the small foam plate
backwards so that only the
large foam plate is visible.
Clean the edge with the
tissue. The outlet is now
clean and ready to be
closed again.
3. Closing the outlet - Fold the lower foam plate over the larger foam plate (as if
you were sealing an envelope). Roll the outlet inward towards the pouch two
more times.
4. Cosmetic closing of outlet - For cosmetic purposes, the closing system can
be folded under the soft fronting. The pouch will become more discreet. This
cosmetic closing has no influence on the safety against leakage.
Assura is a registered trademark of Coloplast A/S, DK-3050 Humlebæk, Denmark.
EasiClose is a trademark of Coloplast A/S, DK-3050 Humlebæk, Denmark. Velcro is a
registered trademark of the Velcro Companies. Printed in USA March 2006 © 03/2006. All
rights reserved Coloplast A/S, DK-3050 Humlebæk, Denmark.
Coloplast Corp.
1975 West Oak Circle
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.us.coloplast.com M0121N-03/06
EMPTYING WITH EASICLOSE WIDE OUTLET (for thicker output)
1a. Opening the pouch -
Take hold of the end of
Velcro® hook ears. Lift
both hook ears off the
foam plate. Unfold the
outlet over the place where
pouch is being emptied.
1c. Allow the contents to run out while controlling the emptying with your fingers.
(Squeeze the remainder out of the pouch.)
2. Cleaning the outlet – With the lower part of the WIDE outlet folded back (and
fastened to the back of the Velcro® dot), clean the edge with the tissue. The
outlet is now clean and ready to be closed again.
1b. The lower part of the
WIDE outlet can be folded
backwards and fastened to
the Velcro® dot on the back
of the outlet. This prevents
the bottom flap from being
exposed when emptying.
3. Closing the outlet – Unfasten the lower foam plate from the Velcro dot on
the back, and fold the lower foam plate over the larger foam plate (as if you
were sealing an envelope). Roll the outlet inward towards the pouch two more
times.
4. Cosmetic closing of outlet - For cosmetic purposes, the closing system can
be folded under the soft fronting. The pouch will become more discreet. This
cosmetic closing has no influence on the safety against leakage.
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