ConvaTec NATURA Quick Start Manual

NATURA
Cut-To-Fit Accordion Flange
ACCORDION FLANGE APPLICATION
1. Measure the stoma and
select the appropriate size
skin barrier.
APPLYING AND WEARING THE POUCH
1. Separate the sides of the
pouch to allow some air
to enter.
CLOSING THE POUCH
1. Fold the end up towards
you until the interlocking
closures line up. Press
and pinch firmly across
the entire length of the
closure to secure.
TM
2. Trace the stoma stize on the
center of the white release
paper on the reverse of the skin
barrier, then cut an opening
about 1/8" (3mm) larger than
your tracing.
2. PULL UP accordion flange
and hold with thumbs on
top and fingers underneath.
Align flanges of pouch and
skin barrier.
2. Turn the Lock-it-Pocket
TM
inside-out to tuck tail inside.
3. Peel off clear release liner
from the back side of the
wafer and position the
circular opening over
your stoma. Skin should
be clean and dry.
3. Start at the bottom and apply
pressure around the flanges of the
pouch and barrier, until they are
COMPLETELY snapped together
all the way around. Then place the
accordion flange in the DOWN
position for a flat profile.
4. Remove white release
paper and press against
the skin. Smooth the tape
collar and hold the barrier
in place for 30 seconds.