Stoma noise suppression means muffling the gurgles, pops and gas sounds a stoma makes. The Stoma Stifler™ does this with a molded cup of closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam, the same kind of sound-dampening foam used in car interiors, worn over the stoma and pouch. It also works as a stoma guard, shielding the stoma from impact, seat belts and pressure.
Co-inventor Mark Bain is a mechanical engineer with years of experience in structural foam, molding, and acoustic dampening for vehicle interiors. Expert knowledge of the properties of these foams provided an excellent material selection guide when creating the high density molded polyurethane foam that is used in the cup of the Stoma Stifler to muffle and suppress stoma noise.
Virtually no other engineered material does as good a job combining aesthetics, comfort, acoustic dampening / muffling and structural integrity. In support of our Earth and environment, this appliance utilizes soy (a renewable resource) in the material blend. The cup always remains outside the pouch, never coming in direct contact with the stoma.
The symmetrical design allows for both left and right stoma applications (either colostomy or ileostomy), and the soft cup is flexible as it conforms to the body.
Avoid embarrassing moments from stoma sounds.
Special geometry: The tapered edge along the perimeter provides gentle flex, and contours to individual body shapes. Around the cup and along its spine, the Stoma Stifler has a thicker cross-section to withstand impact and suppress stoma noise.
The Stoma Stifler weighs less than a Smartphone, and you do not have to wear it all the time if you choose not to due to the magnetic clasp, which allows the user to put it on and take it off within seconds, easily, without undressing.
The Stoma Stifler was engineered with a geometry and a material that allows softness & significant flex at the perimeter (where the cup meets the pouch). This property makes the product very comfortable to wear while also permitting soft and moderately firm stool to naturally pass through the bottom area and into the lower pouch.
For ostomates with harder stool, this is easily managed by slipping the edge of your finger under the rim, and pulling it slightly away from your body. This can be done very discreetly and easily while sitting or walking. Any accumulated hard stool will fall into the lower pouch, and the cup will return to the snug position when you let go.
You can adjust how snugly the Stoma Stifler hugs your body, which will also affect how readily the stool moves to the lower pouch. Lastly, the Stoma Stifler was designed to be conveniently removable, and so you can choose when and when not to wear it.
| What it does | Suppresses stoma noise and guards the stoma from impact, seat belts and pressure |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | People with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, on the left or right side |
| Material | Closed-cell, high-density molded polyurethane foam with a smooth, waterproof outer skin |
| Weight | Under 4 ounces |
| Design | Firm spine for impact protection and a soft, flexible edge that conforms to your body |
| How it is worn | Over the stoma and pouch, never touching the stoma |
| Works with | One-piece and two-piece pouch systems; sized to the pouch, not the stoma, so no measuring |
| On and off | Snaps on or off in seconds, without undressing |
| Cleaning | Mild soap and warm water |
| On the market since | 2013 |
Every stoma is different, so the Stoma Stifler quiets sounds more for some people than for others. How much it helps depends on:
That is why we have never published a single noise test number. A result from one person would not predict yours. What we can tell you is that the Stoma Stifler has been on the market since 2013, and we hear regularly from people who rely on it.
Stoma noise suppression means muffling the gurgles, pops and gas sounds a stoma makes, so they are less noticeable to people nearby. The Stoma Stifler does this with a dense foam cup worn over the stoma and pouch.
Its molded cup is made of closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam, the same kind of sound-dampening foam used in car interiors. Worn snugly over the pouch, the cup and its close fit to the body form a sound barrier that muffles stoma sounds.
Stoma sounds are most noticeable in quiet places like offices, meetings, worship services and meals. The Stoma Stifler muffles those sounds so you can feel more at ease. How much quieter it makes them depends on your diet, your stoma and how snugly you wear it.
Yes. It is a stoma guard and a stoma noise suppressor in one device. Around the cup and along its spine, the foam is thicker and firm to withstand impact, while the soft edge flexes to fit your body.
A stoma guard covers the stoma so bumps, knocks and pressure land on the guard instead of the stoma. The Stoma Stifler’s firm spine absorbs everyday impacts from countertops, desks, crowds, hugs from grandchildren and playful pets. Its gentle pressure also helps preserve the pouch’s adhesion, which can help prevent leaks.
Yes. Many customers wear it specifically for seat belts. The firm spine keeps the belt from pulling or pushing directly on the stoma, which makes driving and riding as a passenger more comfortable.
Yes. The Stoma Stifler weighs under 4 ounces and was designed for active days. It shields the stoma when you bend, reach, garden, clean or exercise, and it suppresses noise at the same time.
No. The cup always stays outside the pouch and never touches the stoma. Its flexible edge lets soft and moderately firm output pass into the lower pouch. With harder output, slip a finger under the rim and pull it slightly away from your body to let it drop.
It works for colostomies, ileostomies and urostomies, on the left or right side, with both one-piece and two-piece pouch systems. The cup is designed to fit over the pouch system rather than the stoma, so there is nothing to measure and no custom sizing.
The kit includes an anchor plate, adjustable snug bands, breathable tape and a belt clip. Once it is fitted, the cup snaps on or off in seconds without undressing, so you can wear it only when you want to. Clean it with mild soap and warm water, and avoid harsh solvents and the dishwasher.
See what is in the Stoma Stifler kit or learn more about the stoma guard.