Convatec, a global leader in medical products and technologies, is set to unveil its latest soft convexity ostomy system later this month at an international healthcare event in Glasgow. The Esteem Body™ with Leak Defense™ will make its debut at the WCET® – ASCN UK 2024 Joint Congress, taking place from 28 September to 1 October 2024.
The congress, jointly hosted by the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® (WCET) and the Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN UK), is one of the most significant global events for professionals working in stoma, wound, and continence management. It provides a platform for showcasing new ideas, innovations, and solutions to the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers in these fields.
Convatec’s new ostomy system, Esteem Body™ with Leak Defense™, is designed to meet the increasing demand for soft convexity barriers in ostomy care. The growing prevalence of global obesity, which has nearly tripled since 1975, has significantly impacted the field of stoma care. With obesity contributing to changes in abdominal topography, ostomy care management has become more complex, particularly for patients dealing with skin folds and irregular abdominal contours.
In response, Convatec’s new offering is a comprehensive, one-piece soft convexity ostomy system tailored to fit a wide range of body shapes and stoma types. The system includes various pouching solutions, including drainable, closed end, and urostomy options. Designed to adapt to the body’s contours, the system ensures a secure seal to help prevent leaks and provide the desired wear time for each individual.
The Esteem Body™ with Leak Defense™ aims to offer greater flexibility and choice for both healthcare providers and ostomates, allowing them to achieve the best possible fit. Given that each person living with an ostomy has unique needs, the range provides a personalised approach to care.
Bruno Pinheiro, President & Chief Operating Officer of Ostomy Care at Convatec, expressed excitement about the launch: “This marks a new chapter in ostomy care management. We are thrilled to present our comprehensive one-piece soft convexity range, combined with our trusted, gold-standard adhesives, and delivered with a modern pouch to help people with an ostomy live the life they want with the confidence of Leak Defense.”
The introduction of the Esteem Body™ with Leak Defense™ highlights Convatec’s commitment to advancing ostomy care and addressing the evolving needs of patients. With its focus on innovation, the company aims to help people with ostomies live with greater confidence and comfort, improving their overall quality of life.
The WCET® – ASCN UK 2024 Joint Congress in Glasgow is expected to attract healthcare professionals from around the world, providing an ideal setting for the launch of Convatec’s latest solution. For those interested in learning more about the Esteem Body™ with Leak Defense™ system, for more information, visit https://www.convatec.com/esteem-body/
