Extending The Life Of Ostomy Bag Vents And Filters

Forum > Ostomy-related questions Replies 9 Views 33926 dlgates Nov 14, 2009 12:28 am Although I think Convatec has the best velcro closure system and Coloplast has the nicest wafer, I settled on Hollister New Image as my best all-around two-piece solution. BUT, it is discouraging that the vent and charcoal filter both seem to expire after 2 to 2 days even though the actual bag could easily last for several days. When the bag starts blowing up like a balloon and you think you can smell yourself, going out in public means having to put on a fresh one - very uneconomical. Is there any way at all to prolong the life? 2 likes Reply to this comment gutenberg Nov 14, 2009 4:30 pm I have given up completely on filtered pouches. I find it much easier to discretely degas either before I leave home or even in the car in a parking lot with the windfows down. If you get a better answer I will be watching for it. Good luck. Ed ???? Login to see image Reply to this comment MeetAnOstoMate.org is the only...