Allergy Skin Device
External incontinence devices are products, called appliances, worn on the outside of the body to protect the skin from constant leakage of stool or urine. Certain medical conditions can cause a person to frequently lose control of their bowel or bladder.
Alternative Names
Condom catheter; Incontinence devices; Fecal collection devices
Information
Although there are several different products available, the general features of these products are described below.
FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICES
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