Our Skin Barrier Arcs can be used on top or under a pouching wafer:
Under the pouching system: The skin barrier arcs can be placed directly on the irritated skin around the stoma to create a smooth platform to adhere the pouch or wafer. The arcs protect the skin from trauma caused by repetitive removal of tapes and adhesives.
Over the pouching system: The skin barrier arcs can be placed around the wafer to secure the edges from lifting up, creasing or loosening. Use 1-3 arcs around the edges. Skin barrier arcs provide an excellent alternative to waterproof tapes and give you a waterproof seal around the wafer when bathing, showering or swimming.
These arcs are a great tape alternative and come in small and large sizes. They are water resistant with high tact, but are skin friendly.
We also have Skin Barrier Sheets in the same formulation:
A thin hydrocolloid sheet that protects the skin from stoma output. Highly absorbent. Cut to fit no starter hole, non-sterile.
Apply underneath the wafer/pouch:
- Create a smooth platform for your pouch
- Prepare skin by using a Peri-Stomal stoma cleaner and adhesive wipe to provide a clean and dry surface
- A skin barrier wipe or spray is suggested to protect your skin and let it dry completely
- Remove the white paper backing from the skin barrier arc
- Place the skin barrier arc directly on the skin around the stoma
- Use your fingertips to smooth and press the skin barrier arc onto the skin
- Apply the ostomy wafer/pouch
Apply over the wafer/pouch:
- Apply your wafer/pouch in the normal manner
- Remove the white paper backing from the skin barrier arc
- Place the skin barrier arc directly around the edges of the wafer or pouch forming a picture frame around the border of the wafer. Use 1-3 arcs
- Use your fingertips to smooth and press the skin barrier arc around the edges of the wafer to create a secure waterproof seal
1' Wide - SNS20630 - 30 Arcs/Tray
2' Wide - SNS21130 - 30 Arcs/Tray
1/2 Circle - SNS22222 - 20 Arcs/Tray
Composition: Hydrocolloid
