ConvaTec Esteem Plus One-Piece Convex Pre-Cut Transparent Drainable Pouch

ConvaTec Esteem Plus One-Piece Transparent Drainable Pouch Features

• ConvaTec Esteem Plus Drainable Pouch comes with 1-sided comfort panel, InvisiClose Tail Closure and filter
• Security of the InvisiClose tail closure with Lock-it Pocket and advanced adhesives offer security, comfort, and discretion
• A state-of-the art filter with anti-clogging film layer
• Charcoal filter deodorizes and releases gas.
• Soft and quiet materials
• Pouch size: 12"
• Soft comfort panels are designed to be quiet and odor-proof, helping maintain discretion.
• InvisiClose tail closure can be rolled up to securely close drainable pouch.

What to buy with ConvaTec Esteem Plus Pre-cut Transparent Drainable Pouch

• ConvaTec Eakin Cohesive Paste
• ConvaTec Eakin Cohesive Ostomy Seal
• ConvaTec AllKare Adhesive Remover Wipe

Applying The Esteem Plus One-Piece Transparent Drainable Pouch

• Step 1: Removing the System & Cleaning the Skin
  - Gently lift a corner or edge of the adhesive
  - Hold the edge of the adhesive with one hand
  - With the other hand gently press the skin down and away from the adhesive
  - Gently pull the skin barrier down
  - Clean the skin around the stoma with mild soap and water (soaps should be free of oils and creams)
  - Rinse and pat dry thoroughly if desired
• Step 2: Getting The Right Fit
  - Stomas can and often do change in size.
  - If the stoma has changed in size or the user is unsure of the size, measure the stoma and select the proper size skin barrier
• Step 3: Preparing the Skin Barrier
  For Cut-to-fit Skin Barriers:
  - Trace the stoma size on the center of the clear release liner on the back of the barrier
  - Before cutting, separate the front and back panels to avoid cutting through the pouch
  - Make sure that the inner surfaces of the pouch are separated and that the pouch contains a small amount of air
  - Cut the opening in the skin barrier about 1/8" larger than the tracing
  For Pre-Cut Skin Barriers:
  - Select skin barrier with pre-cut stoma opening just slightly larger than the stoma
  - Leave the backing on the adhesive and check the skin barriers fit to the stoma
  - If there are any noticeable gaps, user may need to use paste or seal
• Step 4: Removing The Clear Release Liner:
  - Remove the clear release liner from the skin barrier by pulling up on the blue tab
  - Try not to touch the sticky adhesive part with the hands
• Step 5: Applying The System To The Skin:
  - Place the pouching system gently in position over the stoma
  - Press the skin barrier against the skin
  - Smooth the skin barrier by gently rubbing it into place with the fingers, especially the inner edge closest to the stoma
  - Doing this for about 30 seconds will help to ensure a snug fit around the stoma and will help it to adhere better to the skin

Application of Drainable Pouch with InvisiClose

• Roll the tail up three times
• Lock the tail by pressing the closure strips together
• Press entirely and firmly across the width of the strip
• For added security and discretion fold the Lock-it Pocket inside out to hold the tail
• Put thumbs in the pocket
• Turn inside out so tail is locked at bottom of pocket
• Empty the pouch when 1/3 full
• Gently remove the bottom (pouch tail) from the Lock it-Pocket
• Hold the bottom closure up towards you and gently separate the closure strips (reverse of steps above)
• Direct the closure toward the toilet and allow the pouch to empty
• If desired, user can gently push the outside edges of the white plastic strips to form a spout
• Close Invisiclose closure and Lock-it-Pocket as previously directed

Tip for Cleaning Pouch Tail

• Support the pouch with one hand and wipe tail of pouch in firm downward motion with toilet tissue in the other hand
• Clean in the inside surface of tail with toilet tissue or baby wipe

Filter Tips and Techniques

• Cover the filter opening with the provided stick-on filter covers during all water activities (bathing, showering, or swimming)
• After water activities are completed and the pouch is dry, remove the filter cover