Convatec Flexi-Seal Fecal Management Systems

For clinicians managing patients with acute fecal incontinence and liquid or semi-liquid stool, the Flexi-Seal fecal management system offers a closed, dignified way to divert and contain output at the bedside. By keeping stool off the skin, these systems help protect perineal tissue from breakdown, reduce the risk of pressure injuries and wound contamination, and cut down on the labor-intensive cleanup that comes with traditional containment methods — a priority in ICUs, burn units, and long-term care where skin integrity and infection control drive outcomes.

The system works through a soft silicone catheter with a low-pressure retention balloon that seats against the rectal wall, channeling output into a collection bag away from the patient. The Convatec Flexi-Seal Fecal Management System (411102) anchors the line as a 1-liter kit, while the Flexi-Seal SIGNAL FMS Kit (418000) adds an indicator that alerts staff when balloon pressure needs attention — a meaningful safeguard for maintaining a proper seal without over-inflation.

Collection bags are consumable, so keeping spares on hand matters. The Flexi-Seal FMS Privacy Collection Bag with APS filter (411108) is a latex-free, 1-liter adult bag whose opaque design supports patient dignity, while the odor-filter fecal collector (650078) helps manage smell in shared rooms. All components are latex-free, addressing a common sensitivity concern.

Buyers often ask how long a device can stay in place: the indwelling catheter is generally indicated for up to 29 consecutive days, with bags swapped as needed and the balloon volume checked per protocol. Proper patient selection — adequate rectal tone, liquid-to-semi-liquid stool — is key to a reliable seal.

Explore related Convatec ostomy and continence lines such as Active SEAL and Flexi-set, or browse securement options in Flexi-Trak.