Hollister Wound Drainage Collector With Barrier — FlexWear Skin Barrier
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Hollister Wound Drainage Collector With Barrier — FlexWear Skin Barrier, Hinged Access Window, 3 Sizes
A complete one-piece pouching system for draining wounds, fistulas, and tube sites — with a cut-to-fit skin barrier that protects periwound skin, a hinged access window for wound inspection without pouch removal, and a soft tap drain that connects directly to a bedside collector without an adapter. Hollister Wound Drainage Collectors with Barrier are specialized wound management pouches designed for the complex drainage management challenges that standard wound dressings cannot address — high-output fistulas, heavily draining wounds, tube sites, and liquid-output fecal stomas where a containment system is clinically required to protect periwound skin, eliminate odor, and allow extended wear without frequent pouch changes. The FlexWear skin barrier is a cross-linked hydrocolloid-type material that absorbs exudate, adheres securely to both dry and wet skin, and conforms to body contours — protecting the periwound skin from the damaging effects of chronic exudate exposure. The translucent odor-barrier pouch film allows continuous wound monitoring and exudate assessment without removal. The hinged access window opens and closes without disturbing the barrier seal, allowing wound inspection, medication application, or dressing changes while the barrier remains in place. Available in Small, Medium, and Large barrier sizes to accommodate wound dimensions from compact tube sites up to 4" x 8".
✔ FlexWear Cut-to-Fit Barrier — Cross-Linked Skin Protection, Adheres to Wet or Dry Skin ✔ Hinged Access Window — Inspect or Treat the Wound Without Removing the Pouch ✔ Soft Tap Drain — Connects Directly to Bedside Collector, No Adapter Required ✔ Odor-Barrier Translucent Film — Eliminates Odor, Continuous Visual Monitoring ✔ 3 Sizes — Small, Medium & Large for Any Wound Dimension
Product Details
| Manufacturer | Hollister Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Product | Wound Drainage Collector — Non-Sterile, With FlexWear Barrier |
| Available Sizes | 3 sizes — Item # 9773 (Small), Item # 9776 (Medium), Item # 9778 (Large) — see size guide below |
| System Type | One-piece drainable pouching system — barrier and pouch integrated |
| Skin Barrier | FlexWear Standard Wear flat barrier — cross-linked, cut-to-fit, absorbs exudate, adheres to wet or dry skin, conforms to body contours |
| Starter Hole | Without starter hole — cut to fit the exact wound shape and size |
| Access Window | Hinged reclosable access window — allows wound inspection and treatment without pouch removal |
| Drain | Soft tap integrated drain at pouch base — connects directly to bedside drainage collector without adapter |
| Pouch Film | Ultra-clear odor-barrier translucent plastic — eliminates wound and drainage odor, allows visual monitoring |
| Tape Border | Without tape border |
| Wear Duration | Multi-day wear — FlexWear barrier designed for extended wear beyond a single day |
| Sterility | Non-sterile — 10 per box (9773 Small) | 10 per box (9776 Medium) | 3 per box (9778 Large) |
| Latex | Latex-free |
| HCPCS Code | A6154 |
Indicated For — Clinical Applications
- Draining wounds — high-output wounds where standard dressings cannot manage drainage volume or frequency
- Enterocutaneous and other fistulas — primary management solution for fistula output collection and periwound skin protection
- Tube sites — gastrostomy, jejunostomy, nephrostomy, and other percutaneous tube sites with drainage
- Fecal stomas with liquid output — stomas producing liquid effluent requiring containment and odor management
- Post-surgical drainage — wound sites with heavy exudate output following surgery
- Dehisced wounds with drainage — open surgical wounds healing by secondary intention with high output
- Any wound or site where periwound skin protection from chronic exudate exposure is a clinical priority
- Patients requiring bedside drainage collection — soft tap connects directly to standard bedside collectors
Note: Non-sterile — ensure wound and periwound skin are cleansed before application. The FlexWear barrier requires no starter hole — cut to the exact wound opening size and shape before application. For complex fistula or wound drainage management, consult a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) for individualized protocol guidance.
How It Works — Four Key Features Working Together
Standard wound dressings fail at high-output wounds for a simple reason — they saturate. Once saturated, exudate pools against periwound skin, causing maceration, skin breakdown, and wound enlargement. Hollister Wound Drainage Collectors take a fundamentally different approach — instead of absorbing drainage, they collect and contain it in a sealed pouching system, keeping it completely away from the periwound skin regardless of output volume. The FlexWear barrier creates a periwound skin seal that absorbs surface exudate at the barrier-skin interface and adheres securely to both wet and dry skin — a critical capability for high-output wound sites where maintaining a dry skin surface for barrier adhesion is difficult. The odor-barrier pouch film eliminates the significant quality-of-life burden of wound odor. The hinged access window allows wound inspection, dressing application, or wound care treatment without breaking the barrier seal. The soft tap drain allows accumulated fluid to be emptied directly into a bedside drainage container without removing the pouch.
| Feature | Clinical Benefit |
|---|---|
| FlexWear Cut-to-Fit Barrier | Cross-linked skin barrier absorbs surface exudate, adheres to wet or dry skin, conforms to body contours — protects periwound skin from maceration and breakdown regardless of drainage output |
| Hinged Access Window | Opens and closes without disturbing the barrier seal — wound inspection, medication, and dressing changes possible without removing the entire pouch system |
| Soft Tap Drain | Integrated drain at base connects directly to bedside drainage collector without an adapter — drains accumulated fluid without pouch removal |
| Odor-Barrier Film | Translucent film eliminates wound and drainage odor — significant quality-of-life benefit for patients and caregivers while allowing continuous visual monitoring of drainage |
- Collects and contains drainage — eliminates saturation, pooling, and periwound maceration regardless of output volume
- FlexWear barrier adheres to wet skin — maintains seal even at high-output sites where maintaining dry skin for adhesion is challenging
- Cut-to-fit barrier without starter hole — custom fit to any wound shape or irregular wound opening
- Hinged access window — wound accessible without barrier removal, reducing pouch change frequency and cost
- Soft tap drain — direct bedside collector connection without adapter, practical for bedridden patients
- Odor-barrier translucent film — eliminates odor, enables monitoring without removal
- Multi-day wear — FlexWear barrier designed for extended wear, reducing application frequency
- Compatible with Hollister UCAP (9779) — catheter or drain tube access port can be added to this pouch
- Latex-free — appropriate for latex-sensitive patients
Choosing the Right Size
| Item # | Size | Max Coverage | Qty/Box | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9773 | Small | Up to 3" (7.6cm) | 10/box | Small wounds, compact fistulas, tube sites, and drain sites where a smaller barrier footprint is needed — highest count per box for ongoing protocols |
| 9776 | Medium | Up to 3¾" (9.5cm) | 10/box | Small-to-medium wounds and fistulas — most widely used size for general wound and fistula drainage management |
| 9778 | Large | Up to 4" x 8" (10cm x 20cm) | 3/box | Medium-to-large wounds, high-output fistulas, dehisced surgical wounds, and any wound requiring maximum barrier coverage area |
Application Tip: Cut the FlexWear barrier to exactly match the wound opening — the barrier should cover the wound bed and periwound skin without overlapping onto intact healthy skin more than necessary. For complex wound shapes, trace the wound outline on the barrier backing before cutting. Use the Hollister Universal Catheter Access Port (9779) if a drain tube or catheter needs to exit through the pouch wall.

