About Hollister Pouchkins One-Piece Newborn Ostomy Pouch, Trim-to-Fit
The Hollister Pouchkins Newborn System is a specialized, one-piece drainable solution tailored for the unique needs of the smallest infants. The system utilizes the gentle, flexible SoftFlex skin barrier to protect a baby's delicate skin while ensuring standard wear security. The pouch features a drain tap at the bottom, which is conveniently compatible with a Luer-Lock syringe for simple and hygienic emptying of liquid output. A key benefit is its versatility, allowing the pouch to be easily converted to a larger opening with a soft wire closure as the infant grows. This pouching system is designed for simple assembly and application.
Key Benefits & Features
- The SoftFlex standard wear barrier is flexible and gentle, providing excellent protection for a newborn's sensitive and fragile skin.
- The drain tap at the bottom is designed to connect to a Luer-Lock syringe, making it easy to aspirate and empty liquid drainage.
- The system is a trim-to-fit design, which allows caregivers to precisely customize the barrier opening for optimal stoma protection.
- The pouch includes soft wire closures and is convertible, offering versatility as the infant's output thickens or they grow.
Hollister Pouchkins One-Piece Newborn Ostomy Pouch, Trim-to-Fit FAQs
Is the Hollister Pouchkins Newborn Pouch a true one-piece system?
The Pouchkins system is designed to be used as a one-piece system where the separate skin barrier and pouch are intended to be assembled by the caregiver prior to application. This combines the security of a single unit with the flexibility of component selection.
Why is a syringe drain tap used on this newborn pouch?
A syringe drain tap is ideal for newborns whose output is typically liquid and of small volume. The Luer-Lock compatibility allows a syringe to be securely attached to the tap, making the process of aspirating and emptying the liquid output cleaner and easier.
What is the main benefit of the SoftFlex skin barrier?
The SoftFlex barrier is a standard wear adhesive that is thin, flexible, and specifically formulated to be gentle to a baby's sensitive skin. This is crucial for newborns whose skin is fragile and prone to irritation from frequent product changes.
Can this pouch be used if the baby's output becomes thicker?
Yes, this pouch is convertible. The bottom can be cut off, and one of the soft wire closures (which are included) can be added. This converts the pouch to a traditional drainable pouch, accommodating thicker stool as the infant's digestive system matures.
