FlowAssist Pouch will help to improve the skin condition of ostomy pouch users, while introducing novel design features, dramatically improving their lifestyle and management of their condition

Project Information

FlowAssist Pouch

Grant agreement ID: 190160729

DOI 10.3030/190160729

Project closed

EC signature date 14 December 2022

Start date 1 January 2023

End date 31 December 2024

Funded under

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Total cost € 3 571 287,50

EU contribution € 2 499 901,00

Coordinated by

OSTOFORM LIMITED
Ireland

Project description

Improving ostomy care and patient lifestyle

Ostomy systems are used to manage bodily waste after ostomy surgery. Ostoform has developed a new Class I medical technology called FLOWASSIST, which is a hybrid design that combines a non-absorbent material with an absorbent material (hydrocolloid). This design helps to direct stoma output away from the patient’s skin and into the pouch, thereby extending the lifespan of the appliance and protecting the skin for longer periods of time. It also reduces the risk of leaks and skin complications, leading to an improved lifestyle for patients. The EU-funded FlowAssist Pouch project aims to develop the Ostoform Pouch with the same FLOWASSIST technology for the ostomy pouch market.

Objective

Ostoform has developed and patented a new Class I medical technology FLOWASSIST by combing a non-absorbent material with an absorbent material (hydrocolloid). The non-absorbent material comprises a flexible spout, positioned beneath the patients stoma and is combined with hydrocolloid adhesive to keep the spout in place. This hybrid design directs stoma output away from the patients skin and into the pouch. The spout prevents output from being absorbed so the hydrocolloid material does not break down. This means that the appliance lasts for longer, the skin is protected for longer and the risk of leaks and skin complications is significantly reduced.
The Ostoform Seal with FLOWASSIST has been successfully developed and commercialised through the H2020 SME Instrument. Ostoform now plans to develop the Ostoform Pouch with the same FLOWASSIST technology. As the ostomy pouch market is larger than the seal market, the novel pouch will increase market opportunity and company value.

Keywords

• Ostomy patients
• Stoma care
• ostomy pouch
• hydrocolloid

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• HORIZON-EIC-2022-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-01 - EIC Accelerator Challenge: Technologies for Open Strategic Autonomy

Call for proposal

HORIZON-EIC-2022-ACCELERATOR-01

Funding Scheme

HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF - HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended Finance

Coordinator

OSTOFORM LIMITED

• Net EU contribution: € 2 499 901,00
• Address: BLOCK A MARLINSTOWN OFFICE PARK ; N91 W5NN Mullingar Co Westmeath ; Ireland
• SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes:
  Region
  Ireland › Eastern and Midland › Midland
• Region: Ireland › Eastern and Midland › Midland
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: € 3 571 287,50