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.
Condom catheter; Incontinence devices; Fecal collection devices
Although there are several different products available, the general features of these products are described below.
FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICES
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