Ostomy and Urology Care
Maximize comfort and hygiene of ostomy and urology care devices
Porex designs and develops high-quality customized solutions for ostomy and urology care device manufacturers, including hydrophobic vents and filters for urine collection products and ostomy bags.
As a leader in innovative solutions to solve medical device design challenges related to wicking, venting, and filtering, Porex helps our customers address their patient’s needs with the dignity, comfort and hygiene they require – thereby keeping their brand ahead of the competition with unique ownable solutions.
Our ostomy and urology care solutions:
- Control leakages, gases and water penetration–Hydrophobic and design-optimized vents help control leakage, gases and water penetration in ostomy bags and urine collection products.
- Can be design-customized in a variety of solutions to aid in optimal device design and enhance patient comfort and quality of life
Ostomy Bag Vents
Improve patient lifestyle with continuous venting
Urine Bag Vents
Prevent fluid leakage in urine bag venting chamber
Ostomy Bag Vents
Improve patient lifestyle with continuous venting
POREX Virtek® PTFE ostomy bag vents are hydrophobic and design-optimized with high water entry pressure and airflow. The continuous venting material enables stoma product manufacturers to design for improved patient lifestyles.
Available in various designs and odor control functionalities, our ostomy bag vents:
- Control leakages, gases and water penetration–Hydrophobic and design-optimized ostomy bag vents help control leakage and ballooning, allow gases to escape and prevent water penetration during bathing or swimming activities.
- Improve patient lifestyle – The continuous venting POREX® ostomy material helps stoma product manufacturers design patient-friendly ostomy products.
- Can be designed with odor control technology
- Free of PFOA: Compliant with (EC) 1907/2006 REACH / Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 POP
| Item | Thickness mm Nominal | Typical Airflow I/hr/cm2 at 70 mbar | Dry Filtration Efficiency* >99.99% | BFE** % Nominal | VFE*** % Nominal | Typical WEP**** mBar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD10 | 0.13 | 107 (min 70) | 0.5 µm | >99.99 | † | 270 (min 175) |
| MD10L | 0.3 | 85 (min 48) | 0.5 µm | >99.99 | † | 270 (min 175) |
| MD15 | 0.18 | 75 (min 45) | 0.4 µm | >99.99 | † | 370 (min 265) |
| MD20 | 0.25 | 25 (min 16) | 0.1 µm | >99.9999 | >99.999 | 520 (min 350) |
| MD22 | 0.1 | 17 (min 5) | 0.2 µm | >99.99 | † | 765 (min 500) |
| MD25 | 0.19 | 7 (min 2) | 0.1 µm | >99.9999 | † | 1050 (min 750) |
* According to IEST RP-CC007.2 2009
** Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) data is based on a modified version of ASTM F2101
*** Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE), † Not tested but similar results to MD20 expected.
**** WEP (Water Entry Pressure)
Properties are typical and not meant for specifications. Selected options and adhesives may affect properties. Complete testing data and information is available upon request – all exceeded the standard BFE value of 98% RoHS, WEEE, REACH Compliant (PFOA Free)
Related Resources:
Brochure: Porex Medical Materials and Filters
Factsheet : Porex Virtek PTFE vs Pall Versapor Membrane
Brochure: Porex Virtek Medical PTFE Materials and Filters
Demonstration video: Porex Virtek PFOA Free Membrane vs. Cast and Non-woven Membranes
Urine Bag Vents
Prevent fluid leakage in urine bag venting chamber
Prevent fluid leakage in urine collection systems with POREX Virtek PTFE urine bag vents. These vents allow pressure equalization as the bag fills during use.
POREX Virtek PTFE urine bag vents are designed to be utilized in high-speed automated assembly processes, and are available in various configurations. These vents:
- Exceed published BFE standards
- Prevent leakage while maintaining high air flow
- Equalize pressure for uninterrupted urine flow
- Free of PFOA: Compliant with (EC) 1907/2006 REACH / Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 POP
| Item | Thickness mm Nominal | Typical Airflow I/hr/cm2 at 70 mbar | Dry Filtration Efficiency* >99.99% | BFE** % Nominal | VFE*** % Nominal | Typical WEP**** mBar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD10 | 0.13 | 107 (min 70) | 0.5 µm | >99.99 | † | 270 (min 175) |
| MD10L | 0.3 | 85 (min 48) | 0.5 µm | >99.99 | † | 270 (min 175) |
| MD15 | 0.18 | 75 (min 45) | 0.4 µm | >99.99 | † | 370 (min 265) |
| MD20 | 0.25 | 25 (min 16) | 0.1 µm | >99.9999 | >99.999 | 520 (min 350) |
| MD22 | 0.1 | 17 (min 5) | 0.2 µm | >99.99 | † | 765 (min 500) |
| MD25 | 0.19 | 7 (min 2) | 0.1 µm | >99.9999 | † | 1050 (min 750) |
* According to IEST RP-CC007.2 2009
** Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) data is based on a modified version of ASTM F2101
*** Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE), † Not tested but similar results to MD20 expected.
**** WEP (Water Entry Pressure)
Properties are typical and not meant for specifications. Selected options and adhesives may affect properties. Complete testing data and information is available upon request – all exceeded the standard BFE value of 98% RoHS, WEEE, REACH Compliant (PFOA Free)
Related Resources:
Brochure: Porex Medical Materials and Filters
Brochure: Porex Virtek Medical PTFE Materials and Filters
Factsheet : Porex Virtek PTFE vs Pall Versapor Membrane
Animation video: Urine Bag Vent
Demonstration video: Porex Virtek PFOA Free Membrane vs. Cast and Non-woven Membranes