What is a Pre-Cut Ostomy Barrier?

Pre-cut skin barriers are ready to use skin barriers. They come with a cut-out opening already in place designed to fit the stoma, and you do not need to cut them. These ostomy barriers are made keeping in mind the most common sizes of stomas. They are usually uniform and circular in shape. If your stoma is evenly round and fits the size they offer, then these can save you a lot of time. If you can use a pre-cut wafer without cutting or alterations, they could be a great solution for your needs. HPFY offers a wide array of pre-cut skin barriers both for flat and convex pouching systems from top brands like New Image, Assura, Sensura, etc. furthermore, we also have standard and extended wear models.

When should the Pre-Cut Ostomy Wafers be avoided?

Pre-cut ostomy barrier may not be the best choice if your stoma is not round or a standard size. Even if your stoma is perfectly round and standard size, you should avoid the pre-cut wafers until at least 6-8 weeks after ostomy surgery. This is because your stoma will keep changing, and it takes time for swelling to go down and for your stoma size to settle.

Important Things to consider while using a Pre-Cut Skin Barrier

You need to measure the size of the stoma and choose the ostomy wafer size that best fits you. If it is too small, it can irritate your stoma, and if you choose a size that is too big, it can alter the fit and cause leaks.
These ostomy wafers are best suited for those whose stoma is round and completely healed. They are not ideal to use right after ostomy surgery, as the stoma shape and size can change.
You can choose a flat style skin barrier if your stoma protrudes at least an inch outward, and the convex system is ideal for smaller, flatter, or inverted stoma types.
When selecting a pre-cut system, you should keep in mind that the opening of the flange should be 3-4 mm (1/8-inch) larger than the base of your stoma. When the opening is the same size or smaller than your stoma, it can cause trauma to your stoma. It becomes more important with convex flanges, as they are firmer than their flat counterparts. If you wear an exact or compressing size convex flange, there is a higher risk of injury.

When is Convex Pre-Cut Ostomy Wafer indicated?

Pre-cut convex flanges are useful in the following situations, including:

Flat or retracted stomas: A flat flange placed on such stomas might cause leaking.
Loop ostomy procedures: These surgeries often result in retracted stomas, and flat pre-cut types are ineffective in that case.

How to apply Pre-Cut Skin Barrier?

Measure the stoma using a stoma measuring guide before every skin barrier application.
The sizing guide has various holes, so you can try different sizes until you find the one that fits your stoma.
Keep the hole in the stoma sizing guide over the stoma and place the card against your skin.
If the opening touches and rubs against your stoma, the size is too small and if the opening fits over your stoma, but you can see the skin around your stoma, that size is too large.
Select the opening that fits comfortably around your stoma without touching it.
Carefully cut an opening in the skin barrier to match the pattern.
Remove the release liner from the skin barrier. Set aside with adhesive facing up.
Close the bottom of the pouch.
Carefully lift the edge of the adhesive and peel downward, gently pushing the skin away from the skin barrier.
Properly dispose of the used pouch and skin barrier. Do not flush down the toilet.

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Where to buy Pre-Cut Ostomy Skin Barriers online?

We at Health Products For You strive to improve the quality of life of ostomates and try to offer everything they need under one roof. We carry a wide selection of pre-cut ostomy wafers from various top-selling manufacturers like Coloplast, Hollister, Convatec, etc., at affordable prices. Our auto-reorder program ensures you get all your ostomy supplies on time at your doorstep. Shop now and avail of exclusive offers and discounts.