Project description
Protecting the skin in ostomy patients
Every year, thousands of people have ostomy surgery. Skin complications are frequent in ostomy patients. In fact, 40 % of ileostomy and urostomy patients suffer skin complications. The Ostoform company from the University of Limerick has a unique experience in using patented technologies to improve skin health for ostomate patients. Ostoform Seal is a product that combines the use of absorbent and non-absorbent materials to impede contact between acids and skin. The product reduces costs as it diminishes the frequency of change of ostomy bags and visits to clinics. Tests have revealed a 45 % reduction in skin complications. The EU-funded OSTOFORM project will create a complete industrial line to bring the product to market.
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2
Coordinator
OSTOFORM LIMITED
Net EU contribution
€ 1 285 060,88
Address
Block A Marlinstown Office Park
N91 W5NN Mullingar Co Westmeath
Ireland
N91 W5NN Mullingar Co Westmeath
Ireland
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Region
Ireland Eastern and Midland Mid-East
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 550 740,37