Hi, is there an expiration date on Eakin Cohesive rings from Convatec? We purchased these from Byrham Healthcare in July but I never paid attention to this. I just put it in the closet until we needed them and now we need them. Going to try to attach a picture. There is a date 2022-12-01. It also says LOT. Is that an expiration date or when it was manufactured? I assumed expiration date because the bags have a date of 2028.
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Daughter
Aug 20, 2023 1:12 pm
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Hi Deb,
As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!
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Bill
Aug 20, 2023 2:00 pm
Hello Daughter.
Things like expiry dates and manufacturing dates can be very confusing.
My guess is that in your first photo (alongside the date)there is an icon which looks like the silhouette of a factory - this will probably be the manufacturing date.
In the second photo the is an icon depicting an hourglass which, presumable would indicate a use-by date.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes
Bill
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Rose Bud 🌹
Aug 20, 2023 2:55 pm
I used the same seals. It's the manufacturing date and good up to 5 years from that date. Any questions you have, you can always call the representative at Convatec. Or if you want samples, need to talk to an ostomy nurse, or having product issues. US: 1-800-422-8811. Why do they put the expiration on the bags and not the seals? Good question.
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AlexT
Aug 20, 2023 3:38 pm
The lot number is for being able to go back and identify who made them, when, etc if there is a problem.
Daughter
Aug 20, 2023 4:19 pm
Thank you, Rose Bud!! Yeah, it doesn't really make sense that they put an expiration date on bags but not rings. It really is so helpful to know they are good for five years after that manufacturer date. Thank you for the information.
Convatec has been so helpful to me, especially one ostomy nurse in particular who has a colostomy herself. She has been a lifesaver.