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A new way to manage fecal incontinence
Current indwelling fecal management systems can leak up to 70%.2 To address this issue, hygh-tec drainage was engineered with air technology to synchronize with the sphincter muscles, allowing it to reduce stool leakage.3,4*
The results of a 2025 study published in Australian Critical Care demonstrated:4
90% sealing efficiency
0 device-related serious adverse clinical events
Help address patient injury risk factors
The polyurethane (PUR) material is air filled, not water filled, which makes it lighter weight.3 The unique dumbbell design provides adaptability to anatomical structures3 and reduced stool leakage.4 Diverting stool away from the skin can help keep the skin dry, helping to address a risk factor of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD),5 hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI)6 and spread of C. difficile infection associated with acute fecal incontinence.7
Impacting nursing workflow
The hygh-tec drainage has demonstrated reduced stool leakage4 compared to other fecal management systems (FMS).2* This reduced stool leakage can help support improved patient outcomes and more efficient workflows in the critical care setting.8
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References:
1. García, CB, Binks, R, De Luca, et al., (2013). Expert Recommendations for Managing Acute Faecal Incontinence with Diarrhoea in the Intensive Care Unit. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 14(4_suppl), 1-9.
2. Sammon, MA, Montague, M, Frame, F, et al., (2015). Randomized controlled study of the effects of 2 fecal management systems on incidence of anal erosion. Journal of Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing, 42(3), 279-286.
3. Data on file. Sage Products, LLC. 02/2026.
4. Gutting T, Brobeil A, Strach L, et al., Sealing efficiency and safety of a polyurethane-based fecal management system in intensive care-Results from a real-world study. Australian Critical Care. 2025 Sep;38(5):101296.
5. Gray M, Bliss DZ, Doughty DB, et al., Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a consensus. Journal of Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing, 2007 Jan-Feb;34(1):45-54; quiz 55-6.
6. Kayser SA, Phipps L, VanGilder CA, et al., Examining Prevalence and Risk Factors of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Using the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey. Journal of Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing. 2019 Jul/Aug;46(4):285-290.
7. Whiteley I, Sinclair G, Lyons AM, et al., (2014). A retrospective review of outcomes using a fecal management system in acute care patients. Ostomy/Wound Management, 60(12), 37–43.
8. Sheth, H., Rao, S., & Karthik, V. (2023). Clinical and Health Economic Evaluation of a Novel Device for Fecal Management in Bedridden Patients. Indian journal of critical care medicine: peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, 27(10), 759–765.
* Based on a single arm, prospective, descriptive study. Leakage defined as considered visible and pronounced contamination of patient pad.
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