What is convexity?
There are two types of baseplates within stoma pouching systems1:
- Flat - a baseplates which is flat against the skin surface.
- Convex - an outward curving of the baseplate towards the skin.2,3
All bodies are different. Convex baseplates are designed to help manage irregular stomas and abdomens to help reduce leakage and simplify stoma management.
The Esteem™+ Flex convex system combines the comfort and freedom of flexibility with the firmness of convexity. The Esteem™+ Soft convex system combines flexibility with a shallow convexity.
Think convexity may be right for you?
- Are you experiencing leakage?
- Does your stoma sit at or below skin level?
- Do you have skin folds, creases or a soft abdomen?
- You may want to consider using a convex wafer.
Contact the Convatec product specialist team today to request an evaluation and product samples by phone 18002674989 or customerserviceindia@convatec.com
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1. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. CONVEX POUCHING SYSTEMS BEST PRACTICE for CLINICIANS.; 2017. https://cdn.ymaws.com/member.wocn.org/resource/resmgr/document_library/Convex_Pouching_Systems_Best.pdf. References
2. 3. 5. Colwell JC, Stoia Davis J, Emodi K, et al. Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing. 2022;49(3):240-246. doi:10.1097/WON.0000000000000874
4: Hoeflok J, Salvadalena G, Pridham S, Droste W, McNichol L, Gray M. Use of Convexity in Ostomy Care. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. 2017;44(1):55-62. doi:10.1097/won.0000000000000291