{"product_id":"colostomy-hollister-moderma-clr-22401-30xstart","title":"Hollister Moderma Flex One-Piece Closed Colostomy Pouch – Maxi Transparent, Oval 15–65mm\/75mm – Box of 30 (Ref: 22401)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHollister Moderma Flex \u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece closed colostomy pouch with a flat oval SoftFlex™ skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for people with formed or relatively predictable stoma output who require a larger, oval cut-to-fit opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMaxi Transparent pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e has an enlarged \u003cstrong\u003e15–65mm\/75mm oval cut-to-fit barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing substantially more fitting area than the standard 15–55mm Moderma Flex products. The oval configuration is particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003elarger or oval-shaped stomas\u003c\/strong\u003e where a conventional circular opening may not provide the required dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch incorporates Hollister's \u003cstrong\u003eSoftFlex™ standard-wear skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e and an integrated \u003cstrong\u003eAF300™ filter\u003c\/strong\u003e to help manage intestinal gas and odour. The transparent design allows continuous visibility of the stoma and pouch contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece closed colostomy pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollister Moderma Flex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference \u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat SoftFlex™ skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003e15–65mm\/75mm cut-to-fit range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly suitable for larger or oval-shaped stomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard-wear adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be gentle to peristomal skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for frequent pouch changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated \u003cstrong\u003eAF300™ filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps manage intestinal gas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce pouch ballooning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps control odour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdour-barrier pouch construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent pouch allows direct visibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed pouch with no drainage outlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete one-piece appliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox of 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColostomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed stoma output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-formed output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively predictable bowel output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers who prefer a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers requiring a \u003cstrong\u003eflat appliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger stomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval or irregularly shaped stomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStomas requiring a larger opening than the standard 15–55mm Moderma Flex range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers requiring a \u003cstrong\u003eMaxi pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers who prefer a transparent appliance for continuous visibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers requiring a flexible standard-wear skin barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece closed appliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerma Flex 22401 is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece pouching system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch and SoftFlex™ adhesive skin barrier are permanently connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate baseplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo mechanical coupling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate pouch attachment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the pouch requires changing, the \u003cstrong\u003eentire pouch and adhesive barrier are removed together\u003c\/strong\u003e and replaced with a new appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed colostomy pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 22401 is a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no drainage opening at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed pouches are generally most appropriate for colostomies where output is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-formed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively predictable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at manageable intervals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sufficient output has collected, the complete appliance is removed and replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor frequent liquid output, an open or drainable pouch will generally be more practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef 22401 is a \u003cstrong\u003eMaxi\u003c\/strong\u003e appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger pouch provides greater collection capacity than smaller Moderma Flex closed pouches and may be preferred where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore pouch capacity is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput volume is greater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger appliance is more convenient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess frequent pouch changing is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch should still be changed before it becomes excessively full or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 22401 is \u003cstrong\u003eTransparent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear pouch allows direct visibility of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoma output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouch contents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppliance positioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relationship between the stoma and barrier opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may be particularly useful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing stoma surgery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the stoma requires regular monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere output needs to be observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a carer assists with stoma management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere direct visibility is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers wanting the corresponding Beige oval product, the product reference should be checked carefully because Hollister offers separate opaque oval-barrier versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval SoftFlex™ barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of Ref 22401 is its \u003cstrong\u003eoval SoftFlex™ skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost conventional stoma openings are described using a single circular diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oval opening provides additional flexibility where the stoma itself is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElongated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrregular in shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent UK dm+d describes the opening as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut-to-fit 15mm–65mm\/75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS Drug Tariff similarly records:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–65\/75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents the larger \u003cstrong\u003eoval fitting range\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a conventional circular 75mm opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, the barrier is designed to accommodate an oval opening extending approximately \u003cstrong\u003eup to 65mm in one direction and 75mm in the longer direction\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the manufacturer's cutting guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: 15–65mm\/75mm is an oval measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specification should not simply be written as \u003cstrong\u003e15–75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, because that could imply a circular cut-to-fit range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef 22401 has an \u003cstrong\u003eoval barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your website, I would retain the manufacturer's\/NHS notation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval Cut-to-Fit 15–65mm\/75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the distinction from standard circular Moderma Flex appliances much clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftFlex™ skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerma Flex uses Hollister's \u003cstrong\u003eSoftFlex™ skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftFlex™ is a flexible, standard-wear hydrocolloid barrier designed to provide secure adhesion while remaining gentle to the peristomal skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollister describes SoftFlex™ as particularly suitable where the pouch is removed relatively frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrier helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain secure adhesion around the stoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove with normal body movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide comfortable skin contact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the peristomal area from stoma output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport frequent appliance changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect cutting of the opening remains essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 22401 is a \u003cstrong\u003eflat appliance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not incorporate convexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat appliances are generally most appropriate where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stoma protrudes adequately above the skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding surface provides a suitable sealing area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant inward dips are absent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep folds or creases do not interfere with adhesion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvex support is not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat appliance may not be suitable for all stomas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlush or retracted stomas and recurrent leakage may require assessment for a convex or differently shaped appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge oval cut-to-fit opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger opening range is one of the principal reasons for choosing Ref 22401.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be particularly useful where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard 55mm maximum opening is too small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stoma is relatively large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stoma is oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stoma has an irregular profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elongated opening is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stoma dimensions are changing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the cutting guide supplied with the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not cut beyond the manufacturer's indicated cutting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the correct opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the stoma carefully using an appropriate measuring guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an oval stoma, measure both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter dimension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longer dimension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished opening should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the actual shape of the stoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit \u003cstrong\u003eclosely around the stoma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid rubbing against it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid constricting it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimise exposed peristomal skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid simply cutting a large circular opening around an oval stoma where this would expose unnecessary skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opening that is too large can expose peristomal skin to stoma output and increase the risk of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoreness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin irritation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced adhesive security\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opening that is too small may rub against or constrict the stoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAF300™ filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerma Flex closed pouches incorporate Hollister's \u003cstrong\u003eAF300™ filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter is designed to allow intestinal gas to leave the pouch gradually while helping deodorise the escaping gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManage intestinal gas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce pouch ballooning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl unwanted odour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a flatter pouch profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove discretion beneath clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter is integrated into the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not puncture or modify the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour-barrier pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerma Flex uses \u003cstrong\u003eodour-barrier pouch material\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to contain stoma output and minimise odour transmission through the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch material and AF300™ filter work together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch contains the output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter manages gas leaving the pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22401 compared with 22400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese references are easy to confuse, but they are \u003cstrong\u003enot the same product\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef 22400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–55mm cut-to-fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef 22401\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval SoftFlex™ barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–65mm\/75mm cut-to-fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef \u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore the better option where the customer specifically needs the \u003cstrong\u003elarger oval barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22401 compared with 22301\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closely related Ref \u003cstrong\u003e22301\u003c\/strong\u003e is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeige\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–65mm\/75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef \u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e is the corresponding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–65mm\/75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch colour is therefore an important distinction when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying the pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure both dimensions of the stoma carefully if it is oval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark the required shape on the SoftFlex™ barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the opening according to the measured size and shape of the stoma and the manufacturer's cutting guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not cut beyond the marked safe cutting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently remove the existing pouch while supporting the surrounding skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the peristomal area according to the normal stoma-care routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the skin is clean and appropriately dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the protective backing from the adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the pouch is transparent, use the visibility through the pouch to help position the opening accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentre the prepared oval opening around the stoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the barrier to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress gently but firmly around the stoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth the adhesive outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposed skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas where the barrier has not achieved full contact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply gentle hand pressure to help establish the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Hollister's instructions supplied with the appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChanging the pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Ref 22401 is a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed one-piece pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, the complete appliance is removed when it requires changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo remove:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry your hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently lift an edge of the adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the surrounding skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly peel the SoftFlex™ barrier away\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid rapidly pulling the adhesive from the skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispose of the used appliance appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and inspect the peristomal skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a replacement pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned primarily for \u003cstrong\u003ecolostomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece closed appliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollister Moderma Flex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference \u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat oval SoftFlex™ barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut-to-fit 15–65mm\/75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger oval fitting range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly useful for larger or oval stomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard-wear SoftFlex™ adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated AF300™ filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps manage gas and odour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed pouch – no drainage outlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete pouch and adhesive removed together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox of 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure both dimensions of an oval stoma before cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not cut beyond the manufacturer's marked cutting area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the opening fits closely without constricting the stoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid unnecessarily exposing peristomal skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck regularly for leakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck surrounding skin for redness, soreness or breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistent leakage may indicate that the opening size or appliance profile requires reassessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat appliance may not be appropriate for every stoma or body profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek advice from a \u003cstrong\u003eStoma Care Nurse\u003c\/strong\u003e for recurrent leakage, persistent skin irritation or uncertainty about appliance selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant changes in stoma colour or appearance, severe abdominal pain or other concerning symptoms require appropriate clinical assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the manufacturer's instructions for use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderma Flex One-Piece Closed Colostomy Pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollister Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference \/ order code:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePouch type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePouch size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaxi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTransparent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e SoftFlex™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrier profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrier shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e15–65mm\/75mm cut-to-fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated AF300™ filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour-barrier pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrainable:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural rubber latex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30 pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNHS Drug Tariff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed colostomy appliance \/ medical device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder code:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22401\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hollister Moderma Flex One-Piece Closed Colostomy Pouch – \u003cstrong\u003eMaxi – Transparent – Oval 15–65mm\/75mm Cut-to-Fit – Box of 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Moderma Flex 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