20 PCS Colostomy Bags, Ostomy Supplies,One Piece Drainable Ostomy Pouch for Ileostomy Stoma Care, Cut-to-Fit

good in a pinch, but it is not the best. Easy to use if you know how, but make sure that your skin is warm and dry. Barrier spray just makes it not stick, even when allowed to dry and be tachy. Works better without it. But it does not keep a good seal unless your body is flat.

This review valid as of 27 Feb 26. I recently underwent reversible ileostomy surgery and upon release from hospital, was given a small supply of sample Hollister and Convatec capture bags. Long story short, I was running in critically short supply of these (because of 2 'blowouts', oh, God) and -- frankly -- beginning to get seriously desperate, trying to figure out where to get some locally and how to get my Medicare Advantage provider to share the cost. Frantic, I turned to Amazon (thank you, God) and found these at c. $25 for 20 units, shipped as four 5-unit pkgs in an unopened box. I waited until it was time to change out my next-to-last Hollister and took the plunge. Visually, I saw no sketchy workmanship or obvious variations in materials/design. The important part, for me, the seal quality and coverage area was noticeably smaller than the Hollister. This concerned me, but I was against the wall at this point. In use, the smaller size proved advantageous! Smaller size means less need to ensure a secure fitment over loose, sagging skin (lost 80+ lbs over course of 1 year due to rectal cancer and various treatments, except in the abdominal area). Due to experience with previous bags, I had learned to shower with soap/shampoo *with the old bag on*, rinse body thoroughly, *then remove old bag* and cleanse stoma and adhesive ring area with plain water *only*, using a soft shower 'puff', gently getting into all the creases and folds of the stoma and removing any traces of the previous bag's seal and adhesive ring. This can get tricky -- due to fresh, unpredictable, unstoppable discharge from the stoma -- so I make sure to do it in the shower. Having pre-cut the bag's ring (the stoma normally shrinks, btw, so allow for that and check ring size if you start getting leakage!), I quickly completely pat-dry the entire coverage area, remove ring backing and gently place over stoma, leaving the *adhesive covers on the bag* for the while. Once the ring is completely over the stoma, I carefully remove one adhesive cover and place it one small section at a time, ensuring no folds in the material or 'wrinkle/sag capture' have occurred before applying full pressure to fully engage the adhesive on the skin. Repeat with other side... I finish by visually inspecting the entire ring/adhesive material with a handheld bathroom mirror, using the magnified side. I check the seal by half-filling the bag through the drainage port with *lukewarm* water, sealing that Velcro closure port and *gently* sloshing against the entire interior wall. If water escapes even a little, it will discolor the mesh backing, repairs/replacement will be necessary. The alternative is bio waste spillage. You have been warned! CONCLUSIONS/'SKIP AHEAD': Following the above protocols, I have had *zero* malfunctions with these Amazon-bought bags, through 2 full replacement procedures. Thus far, I am getting at least 3 days of wear with 4 or 5 discharges per day, flushing the bag with *lukewarm* water, as described above. They remove easily for me. Slightly smaller capacity doesn't effect 1/3 to 1/2-full as intended functionality and eliminates binding against undergarments and outerwear. I anticipate this 20-item box will last approximately 2 months and see me through to reversal surgery. If not, I'll gladly cough up another $25 and donate leftovers to hospital/veterans' org/community shelter, etc. Thanks for reading.

Bought these bags to tide me over until my regular bags came through from my prescription. Overall I found them to be quite good. They are see-through but that didn't bother me. Velcro closure was pretty secure and I had no accidents of leakage. They do stick pretty well and I found I had to actually get adhesive remover to get the bag of which I don't have to do with my regular bag. (salts). All in all a decent bag and I have now purchased them a few times. Delivery has also been good and no issues. Will definitely continue to use it if needs be. Would be 5 star if they were a wee bit quieter as the material is a bit rustly but not too bad.

I’ve tried over 5 different bags and this is the best one, I’ll tell you why. Adhesive doesn’t leave grim on your skin, but holds well, even on day 6. V shape taper before exit tube, allows for easier cleaning. In fact the plastic they used is slick, as in fecal matter doesn’t stick to it and usually slides out. There discrete cover front and back, unlike the Hollister. It cleans easier than Hollister as well. Hollister might have a slightly thicker bag material. Hollister has the best locking and closing system. So if there’s a negative of this unit, the Velcro is it. But I simply use a small binder clip, and fold it 1-2 times more. I also use electrical tape on the binder clip, so it won’t damage the bag. I’d say the Hollister hold more material, but none of us want to be near 50% full anyway, that’s the beauty of the easier cleaning. That said, I’d recommend a stool softener, if your doctor agrees. If I was on a dessert island, and I had only one type of bag to choose from, this would be my go to bag. I’ve physically tried and used different ones. Further, I’ve never once caught a whiff of smell with this bag. Do not pop the bag to use the carbon filter, leave it sealed. If you need to let air out, it takes 6 second to open the end to release the pressure/gas. I hope your condition isn’t permanent, but as we must use a bag, might as well try to find one that makes us more secure and comfortable.

The bags had no velcro at the bottom. Impossible to close.