The following information was reported.(b)(6) year patient with an ostomy has been using the premier one piece high output drainable pouch for approximately 7 months.The last two pouches leaked against the patient's skin after 2-24 hours wear time causing irritation and open blisters around the stoma.Due to discomfort and difficulty keeping the pouch adhered the patient went to the emergency room where she was diagnosed as having contact dermatitis.She was instructed to use a cavalon durable skin barrier creme on affected areas.Patient was also put in a two piece convatec pouch and sent home.
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