Surgery is often needed to treat a certain condition in the body. For some instances, the surgeon must make an opening on the abdominal wall through which urine and intestinal waste can pass. The surgery is called ostomy. The opening of it is called stoma and a lightweight, disposable bag is worn over the stoma called medical supply ostomy pouch.

Like the other products, medical supply ostomy pouch have many options. There is the two-piece medical supply ostomy pouch. It has a snap-on design that allows you to quickly change your pouch type to match your activity, without removing the wafer. The wafer and pouch are combined into one unit for a one-step application. While the one-piece is flexible with a low profile, your options are more limited in terms of convenience, ease of use, and pouch designs.

Another two options for medical supply ostomy pouches is available in the industry today. They are the closed end and drainable pouches. The first one is a wear and discard type of pouch, and the other one can be drained, rinsed and reused.

Closed-end pouches are designed for one-time usage, which makes them ideal for special occasions, intimate moments, or for everyday use. You can even get them with a filter that is designed to reduce odor and gas buildup. There’s no draining or uncomfortable clip to worry about. When you’re ready, you simply remove the pouch, place it into a disposable bag, and then discard it. Closed end pouches may be particularly advantageous for people who have dexterity problems or those who may have difficulty with visually managing other pouching alternatives.

The drainable pouches can be easily emptied by releasing the clip at the bottom of the pouch. This medical supply ostomy pouch is reusable by just cleaning with washcloth and warm water.