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Instructions for Use
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Flexima®/ Softima® Active is a one-piece range
of collecting pouches for enterostomates. It
offers a unique skin protector developed by
B Braun using the SkinTech® formulation
which provides high comfort thanks to its high
flexibility and immediate adhesivity.
Available in*:
- closed pouch with flat and ultra soft convex
skin protectors,
- drainable pouch with an integrated soft clamp
called "Roll'up", in flat and ultra soft convex
versions
Indications for the ultra soft convex skin
protector:
The Ultra Soft Convex skin protector is specifically
designed to ensure a secure seal around the
stoma:
for stomas located in light or moderate skin
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folds
or flushed or slightly retracted stomas
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The ultra soft convex skin protector helps to
prevent leakages, by tight-fitting the peristomal
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area. For extra security you can use one out of
the three positions (H,I) of the belt loops of the
ultra soft convex skin protector to fix the belt.
1 Preparation of the skin:
Wash your hands.
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Gently clean the area around the stoma with
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lukewarm water and carefully dab the skin with
soft tissues.
Avoid using any disinfectant (either alcohol or
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any antiseptic) as this could damage the skin and
prevent proper adhesion of the pouch.
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Before setting up your appliance, first:
Cut the skin protector if you are using a cut-
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to-fit pouch so it fits the size of your stoma,
taking good care to follow the cutting guide
print (do not cut beyond the limit). Ensure you
leave 2 to 3mm around the stoma (A).
3 Fitting your appliance:
Separate the pouch walls by crumpling it slightly
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to introduce air into it.
Peal off the clear release by pulling on the arrow
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