B. Braun Softima Bedienungsanleitung Seite 4

Instructions for use
EN
What Flexima®-Softima® is and what is used for:
Flexima®-Softima® are 1-piece collection pouches
for enterostomates either:
Closed for enterostomates (flat & convex).
Drainable for colostomate with "Roll'Up" (flat
& convex) outlet or a "High Flow" cap allowing
connection to a B. Braun distal bag.
Flexima® / Softima® may be used concomitantly with
B.Braun stoma care accessories.
Intended purpose and indication:
The product is indicated for collection and containment
of stools by patients with colostomate. The product is
not intended to be used on a skin or mucus membrane
presenting a pathological change or change following
disease or a wound.
Closed pouches are primarily intended for colostomates;
drainable pouches for colostomates with soft or liquid
stools and ileostomates; drainable "High Flow" pouches
for ileostomates and jejunostomy (in case of high flow
liquid stools).
Clinical benefits & performances: Ostomy appliances
compensate for the loss of faecal continence.
Patient population: Colostomate adults or children
above four years.
Contraindication: For the closed pouch Flexima® /
Softima®, we do not recommend for use by
colostomates with liquid stools.
Residual risks or side effects: Peristomal skin
complications can occur while using Flexima® /
Softima®.
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Preparing the skin
Wash your hands before starting the procedure.
Gently clean the peristomal area with warm water.
Avoid ether, alcohol or any other topical product
which could interfere with the skin protector
adhesion. Carefully dab dry the skin with soft and
non-shedding cloths.
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Applying the pouch
For drainable "Roll'Up" and "High Flow" pouches,
close the closure outlet:
Drainable pouches with integrated Roll'Up clamp*:
Fold the extremity of the sleeve four times using the
guides and fold the tab back (J3). To seal the outlet,
make sure that the two self-fastening strips are
aligned, facing each other and apply pressure on all
their length.
Drainable "High Flow" pouches: Close the cap as far
as maximum (K).
If you are using a Cut-To-Fit product, cut the central
opening of the hydrocolloid adhesive to the size of your
stoma (A) possibly with the help of the Stoma Guide.
Do not cut beyond the maximum possible diameter and
make sure that there is always a 2 to 3 mm margin
around your stoma in order not to strangle or hurt the
stomal mucosa.
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