eakin freeseal® air
Help prevent leaks with eakin freeseal® air, our thinnest seal range. Designed for comfort, discretion and clean removal with a barely-there feel.
Product Features
- Our thinnest seal range, ideal for convex bag users or those with a low profile, flush or retracted stoma
- Ultra-absorbent formula¹ - prevent leaks so you can be unstoppable
- Can help improve pouch weartime³
- Easy to clean and designed to remove in one piece - no fuss, no mess!
- The #1 seal for mouldability² - shape to your stoma for a secure fit
- Multiple starter hole sizes and thicknesses
- Kind to skin with a vegan-friendly formula
- Suitable for ileostomies, colostomies and urostomies
Product Description
- Healthy or slightly irritated peristomal skin
- A low profile, flush or retracted stoma – you might be using a convex pouch
- A need for discretion and comfort
How to use
eakin freeseal® seals are designed to fit the shape of your stoma. Stretch, mould, break apart and rejoin the seal to create a secure, personalised fit.
Watch the video to see how.
SKU/order codes
eakin freeseal® air
| Product code | Starter hole size | Thinness | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 839007 | 18mm | 2.4mm | Box of 10 |
| 839008 | 30mm | 1.8mm | Box of 10 |
Questions we get asked all the time.
Not everyone uses a stoma seal, but many people find one helpful. An eakin freeseal® can help:
– Prevent leaks
– Protect the skin around your stoma
– Protect sore or damaged skin from further irritation
– Provide extra confidence throughout the day
Adding a stoma seal to your routine can help create a more secure fit and give you greater peace of mind.
eakin freeseal® air is available in 18mm and 30mm starter holes to suit different stoma sizes.
As a general guide:
– 18mm starter hole (839007) – for stomas between 18mm and 30mm.
– 30mm starter hole (839008) – for stomas over 30mm.
If you’re unsure which size is right for you, speak to your WOC nurse.
100% yes! eakin freeseal® are highly mouldable and can be stretched, shaped, torn and rejoined without affecting their performance. Simply either wrap and/or press the pieces back together and mould the seal to fit the shape of your stoma.
Yes, eakin freeseal® are designed to maintain their shape during use. You may find it slightly swells as its ultra-absorbent1 formula helps manage output but it is designed to be removed cleanly in one piece for quicker, easier pouch changes.
If you use eakin Cohesive® seals, you may find they gel during use, that is also normal for that range. It is a different formula and eakin Cohesive® seals have advanced protection against corrosive enzyme so are more suitable for higher output stomas, or where skin issues exist.
In most cases the seal will peel away either attached to the baseplate or by peeling away from the skin from the outer edge. Then use a wet tissue, dry-wipe or cloth to clean the skin of any remaining residue, and dry.
Sometimes you may need the use of a medical-grade adhesive remover to remove any stubborn or leftover residue.
Yes, eakin freeseal® are compatible with all stoma pouches.
You can order eakin freeseal® through ConvaTec, your medical device supplier or WOC nurse. Having the product code ready will help make ordering quicker and easier, which you can get above!
Yes, we have had great results from individuals with a urostomy who are finding eakin freeseal® a good choice for them. Urostomies often need to be changed quicker so because eakin freeseal® is designed to quickly remove in one piece, it is proving a better option. eakin freeseal® also boosts high absorption to help you keep the baseplate on for longer.
eakin freeseal® air, are our thinner seals so if you aren’t getting the weartime you need, consider a freeseal® versa, which is a slightly thicker option.
Give them a go!
eakin freeseal® formula boosts high absorbency1 per g over a seal like our eakin Cohesive® range, but a thinner seal will of course have less material so lower capacity. If you have looser or higher volumes of output you might need a slightly thicker seal.
Check out our eakin freeseal® versa or eakin Cohesive® seals.
References
1. McGroggan G, Haughey S and McDowell K (2018) An absorbent, enzyme-inhibiting seal reduces peristomal skin complications. Gastrointestinal Nursing 16:1 42-4
2. T.G. Eakin Laboratory Testing Summary report, ostomy seals 2023 (Data on file) EA-005683-ST
3. Freeseal+ Post Market User Evaluation Report (Data on file) EA-006538-RP-B-Freeseal+
(+data is comparison vs current seal. *data is based on Likert scale (1-5 rating) of trialist experience of eakin freeseal®, with positive rating based on scoring of 3 or above)