Our Skin Barrier Arcs can be placed either on the skin underneath a pouching system or over the pouching system itself. When applied beneath the pouching system, the arcs create a smooth base and help to protect the skin from trauma that may be caused by the removal of adhesive tapes. When applied over the pouching system, the arcs provide an extra layer of security to prevent the edges of the wafer from lifting up, creasing, or becoming loose. These arcs come in both small and large sizes and provide a waterproof seal, allowing users to bathe, shower, or swim with confidence. Additionally, we also have Skin Barrier Sheets, which are thin hydrocolloid sheets that are highly absorbent and cut to fit - no starter hole, non-sterile - to protect the skin from stoma output.
20 arcs / tray - SKU: SNS21120
Instructions for Safe n Simple Skin Barrier Arc
Protects the skin from trauma caused by repetitive removal of tapes and adhesives
Apply underneath the wafer/pouch:
Create a smooth platform for your pouch
- Prepare skin by using a Peri-Stomal stoma cleaner and adhesive wipe to provide a clean and dry surface
- A skin barrier wipe or spray is suggested to protect your skin and let it dry completely
- Remove the white paper backing from the skin barrier arc
- Place the skin barrier arc directly on the skin around the stoma
- Use your fingertips to smooth and press the skin barrier arc onto the skin
- Apply the ostomy wafer/pouch
Apply over the wafer/pouch:
- Apply your wafer/pouch in the normal manner
- Remove the white paper backing from the skin barrier arc
- Place the skin barrier arc directly around the edges of the wafer or pouch forming a picture frame around the border of the wafer. Use 1-3 arcs
- 4Use your fingertips to smooth and press the skin barrier arc around the edges of the wafer to create a secure waterproof seal
