Davol Colostomy (Davol Inc.)

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Davol Colostomy (Davol Inc.)

Time Period: 1930s

Manufacturer: Davol Bard, C. R. Bard, Inc. (New Jersey, USA)

Similar to the mechanism of a blood pressure cuff, air was pumped into the inflatable ring to fit around the stoma. When fully inflated the pump was removed and the ring would fit snugly around the base of the stoma. The pouch was secured with a belt.

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