Stoma Appliance Scheme

Stoma Appliance Scheme Benchmark Features Table

The SAS Benchmark Features Table specifies key features, related features and variants of those related features for the notional benchmark product for each subgroup in Groups 1 to 7.

Product feature descriptions used within the Stoma Appliances Scheme Schedule are consistent across all products and should not contain marketing material. Descriptions that vary between manufacturers, especially those related to measurements, are specified below:

Common Terminology Related Feature Variant From To Extra small 100 ml 300 ml Small 301 ml 500 ml Pouch Size Medium 501 ml 700 ml Large 701 ml 900 ml Extra large >901 ml Shallow 3.0 mm 5.0 mm Degree of Convexity Medium 5.1 mm 6.6 mm Deep 6.7 mm 13.0 mm Standard TBA TBA Baseplate Wear Time Extended TBA TBA

A number of subgroups require review by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel and do not yet have defined benchmarks. Applications for listing in the below subgroups should first be discussed with the SAS Secretariat.

Subgroups with benchmarks to be defined 08a - Group 8 - Alternative Systems (a) Plug Systems 08b - Group 8 - Alternative Systems (b) Irrigation 08c - Group 8 - Alternative Systems (c) Catheters 08d - Group 8 - Alternative Systems (d) Rubber Appliances 09a - Group 9 - Accessories (a) Adhesive Barrier 09b - Group 9 - Accessories (b) Belts 09c - Group 9 - Accessories (c) Clamps & Clips 09d - Group 9 - Accessories (d) Cleansers & Solvents 09e - Group 9 - Accessories (e) Convexity Inserts 09f - Group 9 - Accessories (f) Creams & Ointments 09g - Group 9 - Accessories (g) Deodorants 09h - Group 9 - Accessories (h) Hernia Support Belts & Garments 09i - Group 9 - Accessories (i) Night Drainage 09j - Group 9 - Accessories (j) Powders & Pastes 09k - Group 9 - Accessories (k) Protective Films 09l - Group 9 - Accessories (l) Seals 09m - Group 9 - Accessories (m) Miscellaneous 10a - Group 10 - Paediatric (a) All 11a - Group 11 - Fistula (a) All Group 1 - One-Piece Closed (a) Stoma Caps Key Related Feature Variant Feature Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Pouch Construction Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing window Material Opaque with fabric backing Closed Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Pouch Pouch Size Extra small No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Flat Triangle Baseplate Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Wear Standard Time Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 2 of 18 April 2012 Group 1 - One-Piece Closed (b) Flat Baseplate Key Related Feature Variant Feature Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter

Transparent with fabric backing Pouch Construction Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides

Extra small Closed Small Pouch Pouch Size Medium Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness at the opening Thickness Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Flat Triangle Baseplate Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Wear Standard Time Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 3 of 18 April 2012 Group 1 - One-Piece Closed (c) Convex Baseplate Key Feature Related Feature Variant Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Pouch Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing window Construction Opaque with fabric backing Material Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Closed Small Pouch Pouch Size Medium Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness at the opening Thickness Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Convex Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Baseplate Wear Standard Time Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Baseplate Rigid convex ring Achieving Extra thick baseplate material Convexity Firm baseplate material Shallow Degree of Medium Convexity Deep Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 4 of 18 April 2012 Group 2 - One-Piece Drainable (a) Flat Baseplate Key Related Feature Variant Feature Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Drainable Pouch Size Medium Pouch Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Integrated closure Pouch Closure Type Tap closure with plug Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Flat Triangle Baseplate Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 5 of 18 April 2012 Group 2 - One-Piece Drainable (b) Convex Baseplate Key Related Feature Variant Feature Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Drainable Pouch Size Medium Pouch Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Integrated closure Pouch Closure Type Tap closure with plug

Headspace Low headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Convex Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Rigid convex ring Baseplate Achieving Extra thick baseplate material Convexity Firm baseplate material Shallow Degree of Convexity Medium Deep Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 6 of 18 April 2012 Group 3 - One-Piece Urostomy (a) Flat Baseplate Key Related Feature Variant Feature Non-return valve single chamber Valves Non-return valve multi chamber Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Pouch Size Medium Large Urostomy Extra large Pouch No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Plug closure Bendable tube into fixed plug closure Pouch Closure Type Tap closure Tap closure with plug Direct connection to drainage bag Night Drainage Adapter for connection to drainage bag

Headspace Low headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Flat Triangle Baseplate Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 7 of 18 April 2012 Group 3 - One-Piece Urostomy (b) Convex Baseplate Key Related Feature Variant Feature Non-return valve single chamber Valves Non-return valve multi chamber Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Pouch Size Medium Large Urostomy Extra large Pouch No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Belt loops on each side of baseplate Plug closure Bendable tube into fixed plug closure Pouch Closure Type Tap closure Tap closure with plug Direct connection to drainage bag Night Drainage Adapter for connection to drainage bag

Headspace Low headspace Standard headspace Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Convex Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Rigid convex ring Baseplate Achieving Extra thick baseplate material Convexity Firm baseplate material Shallow Degree of Convexity Medium Deep Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 8 of 18 April 2012 Group 4 - Two-Piece Baseplate (a) Mechanical Coupling - Flat Key Related Feature Variant Feature Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Flat Baseplate Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Mechanical coupling Baseplate Coupling Mechanical coupling with lock Mechanical coupling with tape border Floating Flange Baseplate Flange Semi-Floating Flange Rigid Flange No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of baseplate Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 9 of 18 April 2012 Group 4 - Two-Piece Baseplate (b) Mechanical Coupling - Extended Wear Key Related Feature Variant Feature Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Flat Baseplate Baseplate Wear Time Extended Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Mechanical coupling Baseplate Coupling Mechanical coupling with lock Mechanical coupling with tape border Floating Flange Baseplate Flange Semi-Floating Flange Rigid Flange No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of baseplate Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 10 of 18 April 2012 Group 4 - Two-Piece Baseplate (c) Mechanical Coupling - Convex Key Related Feature Variant Feature Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Convex Type Pre-cut mouldable Baseplate Rigid convex ring Baseplate Achieving Extra thick baseplate material Convexity Firm baseplate material Shallow Degree of Convexity Medium Deep Mechanical coupling Baseplate Coupling Mechanical coupling with lock Mechanical coupling with tape border Rigid Flange Baseplate Flange Floating Flange Semi-Floating Flange No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of baseplate Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 11 of 18 April 2012 Group 4 - Two-Piece Baseplate (d) Adhesive Coupling - Flat Key Related Feature Variant Feature Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Flat Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Baseplate Wear Time Standard Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Cut-to-fit Type Pre-cut mouldable Baseplate Coupling Adhesive coupling Rigid Flange Baseplate Flange Floating Flange Semi-Floating Flange No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of baseplate Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 12 of 18 April 2012 Group 4 - Two-Piece Baseplate (e) Adhesive Coupling - Extended Wear Key Related Feature Variant Feature Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon Hydrocolloid self adhesive Baseplate Skin Adhesion Flat Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Baseplate Wear Time Extended Pre-cut Baseplate Opening Type Cut-to-fit Pre-cut mouldable Baseplate Coupling Adhesive coupling Rigid Flange Baseplate Flange Floating Flange Semi-Floating Flange No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of baseplate Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 13 of 18 April 2012 Group 4 - Two-Piece Baseplate (f) Adhesive Coupling - Convex Key Feature Related Feature Variant Hydrocolloid Baseplate Material Hydrocolloid with Aloe Vera Baseplate Thickness Thickness at the opening Round Oval Oval with contouring spaces Diamond Baseplate Shape Oblong Square Triangle Hexagon

Baseplate Skin Hydrocolloid self adhesive Adhesion Hydrocolloid self adhesive with tape border Baseplate Wear Time Standard Convex Pre-cut Baseplate Baseplate Opening Type Cut-to-fit Pre-cut mouldable Rigid convex ring Baseplate Achieving Extra thick baseplate material Convexity Firm baseplate material Shallow Degree of Convexity Medium Deep Baseplate Coupling Adhesive coupling Rigid Flange Baseplate Flange Floating Flange Semi-Floating Flange No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of baseplate Release tabs Release Tabs No release tabs

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 14 of 18 April 2012 Group 5 - Two-Piece Closed (a) Mechanical Coupling Key Feature Related Feature Variant Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Two-Piece Small Closed Pouch Pouch Size Medium Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Mechanical coupling Pouch Coupling Mechanical coupling with lock Mechanical coupling with tape border Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace

Group 5 - Two-Piece Closed (b) Adhesive Coupling Key Feature Related Feature Variant Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Two-Piece Small Closed Pouch Pouch Size Medium Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Pouch Coupling Adhesive coupling Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 15 of 18 April 2012 Group 6 - Two-Piece Drainable (a) Mechanical Coupling Key Feature Related Feature Variant Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Pouch Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Two-Piece Pouch Size Medium Drainable Large Pouch Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Mechanical coupling Pouch Coupling Mechanical coupling with lock Mechanical coupling with tape border Pouch Closure Integrated closure Type Tap closure with plug Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace

Group 6 - Two-Piece Drainable (b) Adhesive Coupling Key Feature Related Feature Variant Protected dual carbon filter Pouch Filter Protected single carbon filter Transparent with fabric backing Pouch Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Two-Piece Small Drainable Pouch Size Medium Pouch Large Extra large No belt loops Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch Pouch Coupling Adhesive coupling Pouch Closure Integrated closure Type Tap closure with plug Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 16 of 18 April 2012 Group 7 - Two-Piece Urostomy (a) Mechanical Coupling Key Feature Related Feature Variant Non-return valve single chamber Valves Non-return valve multi chamber Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Pouch Size Medium Large Two-Piece Extra large Urostomy No belt loops Belt Loops Pouch Belt loops on each side of pouch Mechanical coupling Pouch Coupling Mechanical coupling with lock Mechanical coupling with tape border Plug closure Pouch Closure Bendable tube into fixed plug closure Type Tap closure with plug Tap closure Direct connection to drainage bag Night Drainage Adapter for connection to drainage bag Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 17 of 18 April 2012 Group 7 - Two-Piece Urostomy (b) Adhesive Coupling Key Feature Related Feature Variant Non-return valve single chamber Valves Non-return valve multi chamber Transparent with fabric backing Transparent with fabric cover on both sides including viewing Pouch Construction window Material Opaque with fabric backing Opaque with fabric cover on both sides Extra small Small Pouch Size Medium Large Two-Piece Extra large Urostomy No belt loops Pouch Belt Loops Belt loops on each side of pouch

Pouch Coupling Adhesive coupling

Plug closure Pouch Closure Bendable tube into fixed plug closure Type Tap closure with plug Tap closure Direct connection to drainage bag Night Drainage Adapter for connection to drainage bag Low headspace Headspace Standard headspace

SAS Benchmark Products Table Page 18 of 18 April 2012