ConvaTec ESTEEM + User manual

ESTEEMTM
Getting the right fit
Measure the stoma and
select the appropriate size
skin barrier.
Cut-to-fit skin barriers:
Trace the stoma size on the
centre of the clear release line
on the reverse of the barrier,
then cut an opening about 1/8”
(3mm) larger than your tracing.
Pre-cut skin barriers:
Select skin barrier with pre-cut
opening slightly larger than
your stoma.
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With Pre-Cut and Cut-To-Fit Skin Barriers
Applying and wearing the pouch
Remove the clear
release liner from the
skin barrier by pulling
up on the blue tab.
Place the pouch gently
in position over
the stoma.
Press the skin barrier
against the skin. Smooth
the inner edge closest to
your stoma then hold for
30 seconds to ensure
a snug fit.
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Closing the pouch
Emptying and removing the pouch
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Gently pull the skin barrier
down, away from the skin
while supporting the adjacent
skin with your other hand.
Turn the Lock-it-PocketTM
inside-out to tuck
tail inside.
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Fold the end up towards you
until the interlocking closures
line up. Press and pinch
around the closure to secure.
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Please refer to the package insert for complete instructions for use.
Emptying and cleaning the pouch
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Clean in the inside surface
of tail with toilet tissue or
baby wipe.
To empty pouch, tilt the tail
up towards your body. Peel
open the closure and unravel
tail. Unlock pouch closure and
open the tail by pushing in
both ends of the outlet end-
strips with fingers; drain pouch.
Tips for cleaning the pouch:
Support the pouch with one
hand and wipe tail of pouch in
firm downward motion with
toilet tissue in other hand.