Leakage is often thought of as a visible pouch failure. But leakage can also occur under the baseplate, where it may go unnoticed while still affecting the skin.
Understanding how leakage happens, and how adhesives perform differently, can support more confident, preventative adhesive selection.
One-piece system
Compatible Convatec adhesives
Balanced adhesion with comfort-focused removal
Reliable hydrocolloid adhesion for routine wear
Higher-moisture support for sustained adhesion
Optimized for liquid or urine output where maximum moisture handling and barrier security are required
Two-piece system
Compatible Convatec adhesives
Reliable hydrocolloid adhesion for routine wear
Higher-moisture support for sustained adhesion
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