- 18 Sep, 2026
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- Category:
- Hydrocolloid
- Ostomy & Incontinence
Hydrocolloid Application Spotlight: Ostomy
For individuals living with a stoma, maintaining peristomal skin integrity is critical. Exposure to stomal output and moisture-associated skin damage are primary causes of peristomal skin complications.
Therefore, one of the most important aspects of ostomy care is the efficacy of the skin barrier. The skin barrier is essential in holding the ostomy pouch in place, providing a level surface for the pouching system, and protecting the sensitive skin around a stoma (peristomal skin).
Developing an effective skin barrier requires balancing reliable, long-wear adhesion with gentle, low-trauma removal. Hydrocolloid technology remains a standard in ostomy care, due to its ability to absorb body fluids while maintaining a secure, protective seal.
Scapa Healthcare's advanced hydrocolloid formulations are engineered to provide superior fluid-handling capacity, flexibility, and gentle fixation, protecting vulnerable skin and enhancing patient comfort. Our team partners with medical device OEMs to design, convert, and manufacture specialized hydrocolloid solutions across a wide range of ostomy applications:
- Flanges & Extenders: Formulated for extended wear times and moisture management, offering a second layer of adherence around the flange for one- and two-piece ostomy appliances while minimizing edge lift.
- Moldable Seals & Barrier Rings: Engineered for high conformability to fill irregular skin contours, folds, and peristomal topography, creating a customized, leak-resistant barrier.
- Custom Converting & Die-Cutting: Available in precise shapes, varied thicknesses, and specialized backing films tailored to your device specifications and end-user needs.
Your Partner in Custom Ostomy Innovation
Delivering reliable peristomal protection requires the right combination of adhesive performance, absorption rates, and material flexibility. Scapa Healthcare works side by side with device manufacturers to turn complex product requirements into scalable, high-quality commercial solutions.
Contact our development team at healthcare@scapa.com to learn more about how Scapa Healthcare is innovating Ostomy skin barrier products.
