Parthenon Medical Supplies - Your Complete Source for Ostomy and Wound Medical Supplies

Medical Supplies with Personalized Service

Parthenon medical supplies specializes in ostomy supplies and wound dressings.  We've done this for over fifty years and have it down to a science! The staff at Parthenon knows what medical supplies are out there and how to get the items you want and need -- at the lowest price!  Moreover, we know how important prompt and polite service is and that's why you get nothing less when you shop online at Parthenon for medical supplies.

New Ostomy Products for 2016

Parthenon produces the largest catalog of ostomy and wound medical supplies nationwide. Some new items for this year include Hollister's ceramide infused skin barriers and their Premier Soft Convex ostomy pouch system.  Also, Nu-Hope Laboratories has their Nu-Comfort ostomy belts designed to provide extra peristomal support without moving to a super wide belt (it's twice the width of standard belts).  There are other items coming this year, so visit us often.  Below is a great review from a Facebook friend/customer!  Go ahead and leave us a review too!

Brava Mouldable Ostomy Ring - Coloplast Ostomy Supplies

What is Coloplast's Brava Mouldable Ring and How Is It Different?

A moldable ring, such as Coloplast’s Brava or ConvaTec’s Eakin Cohesive Seal, is used to create a tight seal between the stoma and the ostomy barrier, thereby protecting your skin against stoma output.

The Brava™ Moldable Ring features a stronger formula to deliver longer-lasting protection against leakage.  The Brava™ rings are designed by Coloplast to be the most durable on the ostomy market.  It is easy to use and can be molded to fit your body shape.   

Other features include:

• Alcohol-Free & Sting Free
• 10 Seals Per Box
• HCPCS: A4385

This and other Coloplast Ostomy Supplies can be purchased and learned about by contacting Parthenon online or by calling 1-800-453-8898.  Also check out our annual Ostomy Catalog featuring almost every ostomy product available on the market today!

Eakin Cohesive Seals -- A New Look!

Eakin Cohesive Seals, 2 inch size, item# 839002, that is distributed by ConvaTec, is one of the best known and widely popular ostomy accessories.  It gained its popularity for its ability to treat problems all ostomates face, leakage and skin irritation.  Leakage can result from a poor fitting ostomy appliance, natural dips or crevices around the stoma.  Any of these can result in leakage of watery stool as it travels from the stoma into the ostomy pouch.  Skin surrounding the stoma can become very irritated with by such leakage. 
From our friends across the Atlantic ocean at TG Eakin Limited have changed the packaging/colors of the Eakin line.

839002 Eakin Cohesive Seals "fairly old package"

839002 Eakin Cohesive Seals "really old package"

New Package / Colors for the Eakin Cohesive Seal Product Line!

The packages above are the ones we are all used to seeing with the one on the left being the oldest of the two and the one in the center bottom is the new packaging.  Following the launch of the new Eakin website, they decided to implement some changes in the package/colors of the Eakin Cohesive Seal.  The company's research indicated that consumers most identify the name rather than colors of the ostomy accessory and as such, they gave more prominence to the Eakin name on the package.  It is important to note that although the look of the package has changed, the product inside is still the same wonderful product we all know and trust.  The company will introduce the new package July 2011 and the following is a schedule of other TG Eakin Ltd product rebrandings:

July 2011: Cohesive®

November 2011: Wound Pouches

January 2012: Cohesive® Paste & Support Belts

March 2012: Eakin accessories

July 2012: Pelican Pouches

We don't know exactly when we will see these changes in the U.S. as they are likely to hit Europe before us. It's always fun to follow the progress of a product that is so popular and helps so many people.  Benefits of the Eakin Cohesive Seal include:

• Prevents leakage by forming a waterproof barrier around the stoma
• Prevents or heals sore and irritated skin
• Completely mouldable to fit any area
• Quick and simple to use
• No sting when placed on sore skin
• Increases pouch weartime
• Will not lose their stickiness through handling
• Creates a flat surface in preparation for appliance fitting
• Protects the skin around a large wound from harmful exudates
• To establish a seal for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

99.6% of users agree that Cohesive is an essential part of their stoma care routine - Survey of 2700 stoma care patients, UK (2007) 

90% of nurses graded Cohesive® as either ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’ when compared to other products for the treatment of excoriated skin - Survey of 196 Stoma Care Nurses, UK (2007)

The Eakin Cohesive Seal can be purchased from The Parthenon by calling toll free 1-800-453-8898 or online at http://www.parthenoninc.com .