Flexima
®
3S Ostomy Appliance
Instructions for Use
Using the measuring guide to
measure your stoma
APPLYING THE BASE PLATE:
APPLYING THE POUCH:
TIPS:
1) You should stand up when
you measure your stoma
for overall comfortable
fitting
2) Place the measuring
guide on the base of your
stoma for more accurate
measuring
TIP:
The stoma size can enlarge a
bit while it is functioning. You
always want to leave 1/8” space
to give it a little breathing room.
TIP:
It is best to stand and gently
pull skin up to secure an even
seal around the stoma
TIP:
If you are using a Roll’Up (drainable), Urostomy or High Output Pouch, check that the outlet is closed.
Trace the opening on the plastic
backing on the base plate using
a marker.
Cut the base plate to the size of
your stoma plus an additional 1/8”
clearance.
Cleanse the skin by gently cleaning the peristomal area with warm
water. Pat the area dry. If you are cleared to shower it is fine to do
so with or without base plate and pouch.
Remove the plastic backing. Place
the base plate around your stoma,
with the 3 locking pinpoints at the
top.
Carefully press the base plate onto
the skin. Start around your stoma
and work your way out.
If you are using a Closed, Roll’Up
or High Output Pouch, gently
separate the pouch film to ensure
your output can flow freely into the
pouch.
Insert the guiding tab into one of
the open slots at the bottom of the
base plate. You can choose the slot
based on the angle you prefer to
wear your pouch.
Using both hands snap the pouch
to the base plate starting from the
bottom to the top. Secure the upper
tab. Do not push the pouch onto
the base plate. Be careful not to
accidentally pierce the film around
the base plate as you are securing
the pouch.
Finalize the coupling of the two
rings. Clip the upper tab on the
pouch on to the corresponding
locking pinpoint on the base plate.
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