Faecal incontinence is a distressing and debilitating condition that can be socially and personally incapacitating. The estimated prevalence of faecal incontinence in the general population ranges from 1 to 17%. Its causes are

-         congenital cause, e.g. spina bifid and imperforate anus

-         traumatic causes, e.g, road traffic accidents and pelvic operations

-         neurological conditions, e.g. disseminated sclerosis or tumors

-         old age

Prof. (Univ. Cairo) Dr. Ahmed Hadidi, Consultant Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Mannheim-Heidelberg University, Germany designed this external device. It enables the patient to control the time, frequency and place of defecation. This could help incontinent patients to lead a satisfactory social and personal life.

Reference:

Hadidi AT: “An External Device for Faecal Incontinence”, European Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2006; 16:109-114.

Fortune^® Silicone “Hadidi Device” for Faecal Incontinence Features:

-         100% medical grade silicone for superior biocompatibility to minimize the irritation of skin and the intestinal wall.

-        The longitudinal limb contains a silicone balloon to control the fecal passage through the rectum and prevent the device from coming out of the anus accidentally.

-         The transverse pad provides external support and prevents the device from going further inside the rectum.

-         This device comes with a check valve and a pilot balloon which allows users to inflate or deflate the balloon and to monitor the balloon status.

-         The users can adjust the water (air) volume for the balloon ranging from 30-40 cc/ml for best comfort and fixation.

-         The users can determine the usage of this device for proper occasion

-         Reusable and washable for single patient use only.

Contraindications:

-          Bowel wall ischemia.

-          Perineal excoriations.

-          Bleeding, Hemorrhoids (piles), fissure.

-          Any suspicion of malignancy.

-          Anal surgery within one month.

Silicone Hadidi Device For Faecal Incontinence Features: