Released: 20 October 2006

Ileostomists wanting to experience a new level of comfort should try Salts Healthcare's new Confidence Comfort Drainable Range.

The latest addition to the highly successful Confidence Comfort range was designed with the help of more than 80 ileostomists and stoma care nurses and, according to feedback from patients who have assessed the new product, it is Salts' most comfortable drainable pouch ever.

As the first ostomy products manufacturer to receive accreditation from the British Skin Foundation, all Salts pouches incorporate a hydrocolloid wafer that is gentle on even the most sensitive skin. Providing even more comfort, the Confidence Comfort Drainable Range also features a new thicker, silky soft covering, with a smoother edge and a gently rounded profile to the outlet.

The oval-shaped wafer has a thumb tab, making removal as easy as possible and reduced headroom so that the top doesn't fold over. The pouch also benefits from quieter films, which reduce rustle to offer even more confidence.

Marketing Manager, Caroline Cowin said: "The research and development team at Salts is constantly striving to improve our pouches to make them as comfortable and secure as we can. We appreciate that these improvements can help to make customers' lives that bit easier and the launch of our Confidence Comfort Drainable range is great news for ileostomists."

Confidence Comfort Drainable is available in a wide range of sizes and covers. Large or standard sizes offer a choice of opaque or transparent covers. The large transparent pouch is ideal for post-operative patients as it can be cut up to 70mm. The small size is only available in opaque. For a free sample, call Freephone 0800 626388 or visit our new website at www.saltsstomacare.co.uk.

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