When it comes to managing fistulas, not all tools are created equal.
For decades, clinicians have tried unreliable methods to manage effluent and protect surrounding skin. These improvised approaches often lead to skin breakdown, delays in healing, and frustration for both patients and providers.
Fistula Solution was created to change that.
Each device in the Fistula Solution lineup was designed by a Complex Abdomen Specialist with firsthand knowledge of the gaps in traditional care. The result? Three innovative devices that provide targeted solutions for fistula isolation and effluent management—built for real patients with real challenges.
Let’s take a closer look at each one.
1. Wound Crown
Best For: Single, small-bowel fistulas and ostomies
The Wound Crown is Fistula Solution’s original device and continues to be one of the most widely used tools in their lineup. It’s designed for straightforward, small-bowel fistulas or difficult ostomies that require consistent, reliable isolation.
Key Features:
- Pre-shaped design that can be tailored to fit the patient
- Can be used with all common accessory wound dressings
- Helps direct effluent into a pouching system, helping the wound dressing to heal the wound.
This device is often the first choice for clinicians managing fistulas.
Learn more about the Wound Crown
2. Fistula Funnel
Best For: Small wounds with fistulas or fistulas without a stoma
Some fistulas develop in difficult-to-access areas—right up against a wound margin, for example. The Fistula Funnel was designed specifically for these cases. Its narrow base and tapered shape allow for precise placement without interfering with nearby tissue.
Key Features:
- Ideal for tight or irregular spaces
- Can be trimmed multiple ways to isolate different sized fistulas and redirect effluent into a pouch
- Can be used to isolate medical tubes and drains
When placement options are limited, the Fistula Funnel gives clinicians a new, adaptable tool for control and containment.
Learn more about the Fistula Funnel
3. Isolator Strip
Best For: Large wound beds or multiple fistulas
Flexibility is key when managing complex cases. The Isolator Strip is a 14-inch, pliable strip that can be cut to length, shaped into a loop, or used to span side-to-side depending on the clinical need.
Key Features:
- Easily customizable to fit wound shape or configuration
- Can isolate multiple fistulas at once
- Reinforces pouching systems and protects surrounding skin
This device offers maximum adaptability in even the most complicated abdominal wound environments.
Learn more about the Isolator Strip
Why It Matters
Each Fistula Solution device was created to provide clinicians with the tools they need to:
- Isolate effluent
- Protect the skin
- Promote healing
- Support better patient outcomes
By choosing a purpose-built device clinicians can improve comfort, reduce dressing changes, and restore dignity to patients navigating a difficult healing journey.
Explore More
Fistula Solution offers a growing library of clinical education, product demos, and application guides to help you get the most out of each device.
Visit the Knowledge Center to explore how each device works and when to use them.