Even just a few decades ago, people who had experienced an ostomy procedure were forced to adhere ostomy products to their bodies using irritating adhesive tape or even rubber cement. In 1978, a young branch of the company we now know as Bristol-Myers Squibb began to combat this issue. They called themselves ConvaTec, and began immediately addressing the needs of ostomy patients.

In addition to causing skin allergies and irritation, the old methods of adhesion were also simply unreliable. ConvaTec vowed to create products that would make life after ostomy easier and more normal. They have developed several products over the last three decades, including the hydrocolloid ostomy skin barrier called the Stomahesive® Skin Barrier Wafer, which works to create a clean and non-irritating adhesion of your pouch or bag to your skin.

From there, they went on to develop the world's first two-piece disposable pouch system, which they named SUR-FIT®. Over the years, ConvaTec has distinguished itself as a leader in the ostomy supply industry, adding many more products to their roster. These include items like their DuoDERM® Hydroactive Wound Dressing that revolutionized topical wound management for the first time in more than a century of research.

At SGVMedical.com, we sell most of ConvaTec's ostomy supplies on our site to offer our customers choice when searching for ostomy supplies. We strive to make it simple and easy for ostomy patients to find all the supplies they need at low cost. Call us at 800-395-6099 or log onto our website at www.sgvmedical.com with any questions, orders, or comments.