Coloplast Brava Elastic Barrier Strip, Wish Bone Shape 20/Bx

Why Choose Coloplast Brava Elastic Barrier Strips Wishbone Shape

Ostomy barrier edge lifting begins at the barrier perimeter — not at the stoma aperture — and typically initiates at the area of greatest mechanical stress: abdominal folds, the waistline crease, curved peristomal skin around the hip, or the lower abdomen where clothing waistbands create friction and pressure on the barrier edge during daily movement. Once the edge begins lifting, output can migrate under the barrier from the perimeter inward, undermining the full barrier adhesive area progressively. Brava Elastic Barrier Strips reinforce the perimeter by adding a second layer of adhesive from the edge of the barrier outward to intact skin — the strip bridges the barrier edge-to-skin junction, adding mechanical resistance to edge lifting. The elastic material is the critical property: a non-elastic tape strip would resist body movement and create tension at the attachment points, potentially increasing edge lifting forces. Elastic strips flex with abdominal movement, skin stretching, and posture changes, maintaining adhesion without creating counter-tension. The wishbone shape is specifically designed for curved perimeter zones — the wishbone geometry fits around the convex or concave barrier edge arcs where straight strips cannot conform without wrinkling. Apply without stretching — stretching the strip before application creates rebound tension that lifts the edge it is intended to secure. 20 per box.

Key Features

✔ Elastic material flexes with body movement without counter-tension that causes lifting

✔ Wishbone shape for conformance to curved barrier perimeter and abdominal contour zones

✔ Adhesive bridges the barrier edge-to-skin junction to resist perimeter lifting

✔ Single-use — apply after barrier placement on clean, dry intact skin

✔ 20 per box for ongoing ostomy wear support supply

Benefits

✔ Reinforces the barrier perimeter where edge lifting typically initiates

✔ Elastic conformance maintains adhesion during movement, bending, and posture changes

✔ Wishbone geometry fits curved perimeter arcs where straight strips crease or gap

✔ May extend barrier wear time by preventing output undermining from lifted edges

✔ Useful for active users and during sweating or challenging body contour conditions

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Barrier edge lifting around abdominal folds, waist creases, and hip contours

✔ Users with challenging abdominal contours requiring barrier perimeter reinforcement

✔ Active users where body movement creates mechanical stress on barrier edges

✔ Extending wear time when barrier centres remain secure but edges lift prematurely

✔ Post-operative stoma management during weight or body contour changes

Usage & Care

Apply the ostomy barrier first — barrier strips reinforce the barrier edge, not the stoma seal. Position the wishbone strip over the barrier edge with one part of the wishbone on the barrier and the other extending onto intact skin. Do not stretch the strip during application — apply flat without tension. Press firmly from the centre outward for full adhesion. Use the wishbone shape to follow the barrier's curved perimeter. Replace at each barrier change. Store at room temperature away from moisture.