B. Braun Flexima Active Instructions For Use Manual page 4

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
B. BraunTech formulation which provides high comfort
thanks to its high flexibility and immediate adhesivity.
Available in*:
- closed pouch with flat and soft convex skin protectors,
- drainable pouch with an integrated soft clamp called
"Roll'up", in flat and soft convex versions
- uro pouches in soft convex version
Indications for the soft convex skin protector:
The Soft Convex skin protector is specifically designed to
ensure a secure seal around the stoma:
for stomas located in light or moderate skin folds
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or flushed or slightly retracted stomas
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The soft convex skin protector helps to prevent leakages,
by tight-fitting the peristomal area. For extra security you
can use one out of the three positions (H,I) of the belt
loops of the soft convex skin protector to fix the belt.
If you wish to use a belt, choose two notches that are
diametrically opposed (H, I).
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Preparation of the skin:
Wash your hands.
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Gently clean the area around the stoma with lukewarm
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water and carefully dab the skin with soft tissues.
Avoid using any disinfectant (either alcohol or any
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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-to-fit
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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).
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Fitting your appliance:
Separate the pouch walls by crumpling it slightly to
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introduce air into it.
Peal off the clear release by pulling on the arrow on
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the tab.
Position the bottom of the skin protector around the
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base of the stoma (B).
Press the bottom part of the skin protector smoothly
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onto the skin, then place and press onto the upper
part (the skin protector is flexible and follows body
movements) (C).
Smooth the entire surface of the skin protector, working
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from bottom to top, to ensure perfect adhesion.
In case of error in the positionning, it is possible to
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remove the pouch and replace it properly.
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Use of drainable pouch Roll'Up:
Closing of the outlet:
Fold the sleeve four times using the guide and fold
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the tab back.