Staff Answer
Jun 05, 2026 - 08:47 AM
An ostomy wafer is a medical skin barrier that helps attach an ostomy pouching system to the skin around the stoma. It creates a seal around the stoma and helps connect the ostomy pouch to the body so output can be collected in the pouch.
Ostomy wafers may also be called skin barriers, barriers, or flanges depending on the product system. They can vary by opening size, cut-to-fit or pre-cut style, flat or convex shape, adhesive type, flange size, and pouch compatibility, so product details should be reviewed carefully before ordering.
