Looking for a Wafer Hole Punch Tool

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swiffer
Jun 18, 2010 1:55 pm
There has been some talk about a hole punch for the wafer.I have this but am sorry i can not find the web address for more details yet.Hope someone can get on the net and find it and share the address because it is a great tool.You measure your stoma and then order your size round blade.It is a perfect fit around the stoma every time which helps to secure it on longer with a smaller chance of leaks than if you are still cutting the holes with a pair of scissors.


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lottagelady
Jun 18, 2010 9:41 pm
Wow that looks like a great tool - thanks for sharing, hope someone knows a bit more about it?
Rach xxx
bikerboy
Jun 18, 2010 11:52 pm
I use a hammer and a punch,I also have these nice rounded scissors,and you can order from convatec the wafer you widen with you finger and it snuggles to your stoma.I used a small torch one day and it worked okay,melts nice and smooth.I like to carry a fanny pack around and the smaller the cutter the better.One day up on the mountain I put the wafer on the ground and put a quarter over the hole and stepped on it,not bad maybe next time I'll drive over it.
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swiffer
Jun 19, 2010 2:21 am
Yes i only use convatec pouchs and wafers.I guess because that is what the hospital used on me first but i have had other samples that i looked at but not used.
swiffer
Jun 19, 2010 2:32 am
Ok here is the hole punch.I got mine 4 or 5 years ago from a different company but these are the same. The tool plus the blade {make sure you get the right size} was $150 then.I know sounds expensive but the blade {that round metal thing} is surgical steel and it has never dulled for me .Same hole every time and takes about 3 seconds to make. It should last the rest of my life.
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Jojoslife
Jun 19, 2010 6:20 am
http://www.stomico.com/ this is what i found
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swiffer
Jun 19, 2010 3:11 pm
That will do it. Again make sure you get the right size cutting blade for you.That is the most expensive part. In my convatec wafer box they always have a measuring device so maybe yours does to.