Convatec Stomahesive Skin Barrier

Yes, the Convatec Stomahesive Skin Barrier wafers are available in both sterile and nonsterile options. Specifically, the 4” x 4” wafers can be purchased in a sterile configuration, in addition to nonsterile.

Yes, the Convatec Stomahesive product line is specifically engineered to create a secure and protective barrier between the skin and the ostomy appliance. This protection is critical for preventing leakage and maintaining the integrity of the peristomal skin.

Several components are available to customize the seal and maximize security:

• Skin Barrier Wafers: These provide the primary protective layer and adhesive interface.
• Skin Barrier and Filler Paste: This specialized paste is used to fill in uneven skin contours, creases, and irregularities, ensuring the wafer adheres flushly for a strong, reliable bond.
• Moldable Adhesive Strips: These strips offer flexible contouring, helping you achieve a secure fit even around complex or irregular stoma sites.
• Protective Powder: When used on moist skin surfaces before applying the barrier, the powder helps maintain skin health and promotes a more dependable adhesive application.

Yes, the Convatec Stomahesive Skin Barrier and Filler Paste (2 oz. tube) is subject to specific shipping restrictions because it is classified as a HAZMAT (Hazardous Material) item. It is essential to be aware of these limitations before ordering:

• It cannot ship via Air and must be transported via ground only.
• Delivery is restricted to the Continental United States only.
• It cannot be shipped to non-contiguous US locations, including Alaska (AK), Guam (GU), Hawaii (HI), Northern Mariana Islands (MP), Puerto Rico (PR), or the U.S. Virgin Islands (VI).

Yes, the Convatec Stomahesive Skin Barrier is specifically designed to protect the skin around a stoma, helping to prevent irritation and maintain overall skin health.

Yes, the Convatec Stomahesive line includes Moldable Adhesive Strips. These strips are designed to be customizable, making them suitable for achieving secure adhesion on uneven skin surfaces around the stoma. Each box contains 3 cards with 5 strips per card.

Yes, the Skin Barrier and Filler Paste is specifically designed for this purpose. It helps you fill in uneven skin surfaces around the stoma to create a level area, which ensures a more secure, leak-proof fit for your ostomy appliance.

The Convatec Stomahesive product line offers various specialized configurations to ensure comprehensive ostomy care and peristomal skin protection:

• Skin Barrier Wafers: These primary protective barriers are available in sizes like 4” x 4” and a larger 8” x 8”. They are offered in both Sterile and Nonsterile options.
• Skin Barrier and Filler Paste: Supplied in a 2 oz. tube, this material is used to fill and smooth uneven skin contours, ensuring optimal adhesion and sealing around the stoma.
• Protective Powder (1 oz. Bottle): This powder helps manage moisture and condition weeping or irritated peristomal skin prior to barrier application.
• Moldable Adhesive Strips: Designed for customized contouring and reinforcement, these strips provide a flexible and secure seal, packaged with 5 strips per card (3 cards per box).

The Convatec Stomahesive line offers comprehensive protection for the peristomal skin through specialized components designed to maintain skin integrity and create a secure seal.

Key components and their protective functions include:

• Skin Barrier Wafers: These form the primary adhesive barrier between the skin and ostomy output, providing the essential, stable base for the appliance and preventing direct contact irritation.
• Skin Barrier and Filler Paste: This is used to smooth out creases and uneven surfaces around the stoma. By filling gaps, it ensures a tighter, highly secure seal, drastically reducing the risk of leakage and skin exposure.
• Protective Powder: Applied to moist or weeping skin, the powder absorbs excess moisture. This creates an optimal, dry foundation that is crucial for allowing the adhesive wafer to bond securely and effectively.
• Moldable Adhesive Strips: These strips contour irregular skin surfaces and reinforce the seal of the appliance, offering a customized fit and added security against potential leaks.