CPC A61F 5/445 (2013.01) [A61F 5/443 (2013.01); A61L 24/0073 (2013.01); A61F 5/4404 (2013.01); A61L 2400/14 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. An ostomy device comprising:
a nonwoven element having a proximal surface and a distal surface;
an adhesive applied to the proximal surface of the nonwoven element; and
a stoma-receiving opening formed through the nonwoven element;
wherein the nonwoven element comprises a water-soluble component and a releasable material;
wherein, when the ostomy device is applied to a user and stomal output contacts the distal surface of the nonwoven element, the water-soluble component dissolves and releases the releasable material from the nonwoven element to neutralize at least one of enzyme activity and pH of the stomal output.
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