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Since 1959

The Complete Guide toHERNIA SUPPORT BELTS

For those With or Without an OstomyProvides Support, Comfort, and Improves Appearance

• Helps protect abdominal hernia repairs & helps minimize recurrence• Provides 360° degrees of wafer/pouch support for longer wear time• Adjustable Hook & Loop (Velcro®-like) closure for a perfect �t• Helps prevent lines & bulges• Helps manage prolapsed stomas

For more than 55 years, Nu-Hope® has been a leading innovator in the manufacture and design of quality ostomy appliances & accessories.

As a family owned business we take great pride in providing not only an excellent product but personal customer service.

Nu-Hope Laboratories Inc.ORIGINAL INNOVATOR OF THE OSTOMY/HERNIA SUPPORT BELT

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Generate Belt Cat#

Cat# 2660

Place Order With Your Supplier

How To Order

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Made In USA

Standard Ostomy

Belts

Nu-HopeSupport

Belts

Clock Measuring Tape

What you’ll need for worksheet

Pouch

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Fig. 2 Shows a hernia that no longer reduces when laying down for 5 minutes

Standing Laying for 5 minutesStanding Laying for 5 minutes

If herniated, the measurement should be made while laying on the back ( supine position ) after 5 minutes.

Tip:

1 Belt Styles:

NU-FORMFLAT PANELSupports Non-Reducible Hernias and

Peristomal HerniasThe belt elastic forms around bulges and other body shapes more naturally and comes with a sturdy beige belt ring. This is the most recommended support belt for peristomal hernias.

For Pouch Support to Minimize Hernia Formation and for Small Reducible HerniasThe original support belt with a soft blue ring placed in a non-stretch panel. It �attens small bulges and helps protect hernia repairs.

Girth Measurement: Belt lengths comes in sizes Small - XX Large Over 52“ is Custom

Measure the circumference horizontally around the body, in line with the stoma. If there is no hernia, measure standing in line with stoma.

If laying measurement falls between sizes, go to the next larger sizeIf standing measurement falls between sizes, go to next smaller size

Elastic Material: 2

Color: White or Beige add “BG” before Cat# ( example: Cat# BG6741 )3

Regular soft, solid, plush back ( polyester, spandex blend ) orCool Comfort breathable, lightweight mesh ( polyester, spandex, mono�lament/nylon )

Stoma Location: Stoma on your Left side or Right side

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FLAT PANEL

Width Choices: Choose smallest possible width based on opening size + hernia size 6IMPORTANT Measure the hernia (or area you want to support) from bottom to the top

Note: It’s typically only necessary to capture 80% of the hernia

3”, 4”, 6”, 9” NU-FORM

3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, 9”Maximum Ring Fit For:

3” is 2 7/8”-DC & 4” is 3 1/4”-CMaximum Ring Fit For:

3” is 3 1/4”-C & 4” is 3 3/4”-M

Belt Ring Opening:8

Available Belt Ring Openings Available in Nu-Form style only * Fits Nu-Hope® pouches only ** Standard Opening

E = 2” ( 51mm )

L = 2 1/8” ( 54mm )

F = 2 1/4” ( 57mm )

= 2 3/8” ( 60mm )

G = 2 1/2” ( 64mm )

I = 2 5/8” ( 67mm )

A = 2 3/4” ( 70mm )

DC = 2 7/8” ( 73mm )

B = 3” ( 76mm )

U = 3 1/8” ( 79mm )

C = 3 1/4” ( 83mm )

V = 3 3/8” ( 86mm )

T = 3 1/2” ( 89mm )

M= 3 3/4” ( 95mm )

O = 4” ( 102mm )

R = 4 1/2” ( 114mm ) Q = 27/8” x 33/8”( 73 x 86 mm )**

How to Measure for Opening Size

H = MED Oval* 2 3/8” x 3 9/16”

J = LRG Oval* 2 3/4” x 4 1/8”

K = XLG Oval* 3 3/8” x 4 5/8”

Disclaimer: we can’t guarantee a true �t for pouching systems that aren’t Nu-Hope® brand

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Fold the sides of the pouch inward as shown,

take measurement across the center and

+ 1/8”( 3mm ) or 1/4”( 6mm ) depending on pouch

The goal is to choose the closest-�tting belt ring, without pinching the sides of the pouch; Fig.2 Shows a pouch sliding through a belt opening

Fig.2

Optional Prolapse Flap: An added �ap to support telescoping stomas9

+1/8”

3”- 4“ width belts have centered opening6”- 9” width are 1” from bottom

Standard Opening Placements:7

For NU-FORM belts:For FLAT PANEL belts:

3”- 6“ width belts have centered belt ring7”- 9” width are 1½” from bottom

Note: This product is not intended for back support

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Standard Belt - Cat#: 6596Flat Panel, Regular Elastic, White, Size Large, 3” Width, with a 23/8” Opening

Beige Color Belt | add “BG” before belt number Cat#: BG6596 Flat Panel, Regular Elastic, Beige, Size Large, 3“ Width, with a 2 3/8” Opening

Change Opening | add Letter after belt number Cat#: 6596-A Flat Panel, Regular Elastic, White, Size Large, 3” Width, with a 2 3/4” Opening

w/ Prolapse Flap | add “P” between belt # & Ring Cat#: 6596-P-A Flat Panel, Regular Elastic, White, Size Large, 3” Width, Prolapse Flap, with a 2 3/4” Opening

FLAT PANEL SUPPORT BELT

CoolComfort

Belt Cat #Regular

Belt Cat #

6 6 0 06 6 0 16 6 0 26 6 0 36 6 0 4

6 6 1 06 6 1 16 6 1 26 6 1 36 6 1 4

6 7 0 06 7 0 16 7 0 26 7 0 36 7 0 4

6 7 1 06 7 1 16 7 1 26 7 1 36 7 1 4

6 6 3 06 6 3 16 6 3 26 6 3 36 6 3 4

6 6 4 06 6 4 16 6 4 26 6 4 36 6 4 4

6 7 3 06 7 3 16 7 3 26 7 3 36 7 3 4

6 7 4 06 7 4 16 7 4 26 7 4 36 7 4 4

Note: 9” belts are contoured, back of belt shown below

Opening placement is centered Opening placement is 1” from bottom

Shown above is Cat#: BG6596Shown above is Cat#: 2667-H

Shown above is Cat#: BG6703-A

Shown above is Cat#: 6644-B

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

Girth,Length

CoolComfort

Belt Cat #Regular

Belt Cat #

6 5 9 16 5 9 26 5 9 3

6 5 9 46 5 9 56 5 9 66 5 9 76 5 9 8

6 6 9 16 6 9 26 6 9 3

6 6 9 46 6 9 56 6 9 66 6 9 76 6 9 8

2 6 6 02 6 6 12 6 6 22 6 6 32 6 6 4

2 6 6 52 6 6 62 6 6 72 6 6 82 6 6 9

Width

3”

4”

16” - 19”20” - 23”24” - 27”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

Girth,Length

71 - 81cm 81 - 91.5cm91.5 - 104cm104 - 117cm117 - 132cm

Inches to Metric SizingSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LRGXX-LRG

28”- 32” 32”- 36” 36”- 41” 41”- 47”47”- 52”

** Note: Fits Nu-Hope® pouches only

mm

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Inches

2 1/8”2 1/4 “2 3/8”2 5/8”2 3/4”2 7/8”

3”3 1/8”3 1/4”

Belt Ring OpeningsRing

-L-F

-I-A

-DC-B-U-C-H-J-K

MEDIUM OVAL**

LARGE OVAL**

X LARGE OVAL**

27/8”x 33/8” 73x86

NO HOLE IN BELT-Q

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How to generate a Flat Panel Support Belt Catalog#:

P/SP/MP/L

SMLXLXXL

Size

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

6”

6”

9”

9”

Width

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

Size

Custom Order | add “SP” after belt number, w/ DESC Cat#: 6596-SP Flat Panel, Regular Elastic, White, Size Large, 3” Wide, with a 2 3/8” Opening Special Order ( MUST INCLUDE DESCRIPTION )

SMLXLXXL

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Note: 9” belts are contoured

NU-FORM SUPPORT BELTCool

ComfortBelt Cat #

RegularBelt Cat #

6 3 0 06 3 0 16 3 0 26 3 0 36 3 0 4

6 4 0 06 4 0 16 4 0 26 4 0 36 4 0 4

6 3 1 06 3 1 16 3 1 26 3 1 36 3 1 4

6 4 1 06 4 1 16 4 1 26 4 1 36 4 1 4

6 3 5 06 3 5 16 3 5 26 3 5 36 3 5 4

6 3 5 56 3 5 66 3 5 76 3 5 86 3 5 9

6 4 5 06 4 5 16 4 5 26 4 5 36 4 5 4

6 4 5 56 4 5 66 4 5 76 4 5 86 4 5 9

6 3 6 06 3 6 16 3 6 26 3 6 36 3 6 4

6 3 6 56 3 6 66 3 6 76 3 6 86 3 6 9

6 4 6 06 4 6 16 4 6 26 4 6 36 4 6 4

6 4 6 56 4 6 66 4 6 76 4 6 86 4 6 9

6 3 2 06 3 2 16 3 2 26 3 2 36 3 2 4

6 4 2 06 4 2 16 4 2 26 4 2 36 4 2 4

6 3 3 06 3 3 16 3 3 26 3 3 36 3 3 4

6 4 3 06 4 3 16 4 3 26 4 3 36 4 3 4

6”6 3 4 06 3 4 16 3 4 26 3 4 36 3 4 4

6 3 4 56 3 4 66 3 4 76 3 4 86 3 4 9

6 4 4 06 4 4 16 4 4 26 4 4 36 4 4 4

6 4 4 56 4 4 66 4 4 76 4 4 86 4 4 9

Inches

2” 2 1/8”2 1/4 “2 3/8”2 1⁄2”2 5/8”2 3/4”2 7/8”

3”3 1/8”3 1/4”3 3/8”3 ½“3 3/4”

4”4 1⁄2”

Ring

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-G-I-A

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Cat#: BG6332

Cat#: 6343-H

Cat#: BG6457-U

Cat#: 6464-M

Cat#: 6300-L Belt Ring Openingsmm

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71 - 81cm 81 - 91.5cm91.5 - 104cm104 - 117cm117 - 132cm

Inches to Metric SizingSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LRGXX-LRG

28”- 32” 32”- 36” 36”- 41” 41”- 47”47”- 52”

**Note: Fits Nu-Hope® pouches only

How to generate a Nu-Form Support Belt Catalog #:

Prolapse Flap shown below

Examples Below:

Standard Belt Cat#: 6422 Nu-Form Style, Cool Comfort Elastic, White, Size Large, 5” Width, with a 2 3/8” Belt Ring

Beige Color Belt | add “BG” before belt numberCat#: BG6422 Nu-Form Style, Cool Comfort Elastic, Beige, Size Large, 5” Width, with a 2 3/8” Belt Ring

Change Belt Ring | add Letter after belt number Cat#: 6422-A Nu-Form Style, Cool Comfort Elastic, White, Size Large, 5” Width, with a 2 3/4” Belt Ring

w/ Prolapse Flap | add “P” between belt # & Ring Cat#: 6422-P-A Nu-Form Style, Cool Comfort Elastic, White, Size Large, 5” Width, Prolapse Flap, with a 2 3/4” Belt Ring

Custom Order | add “SP” after belt number, w/ DESC Cat#: 6422-SPWhite, 5“ Width, Nu-Form Style, Cool Comfort Elastic, Size Large, 2 3/8” Belt Ring, Special Order ( MUST INCLUDE DESCRIPTION )

27/8”x 33/8” 73x86

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

Girth,Length

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

Size

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

SMLXLXXL

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

28” - 32”32” - 36”36” - 41”41” - 47”47” - 52”

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

3”

4”

5”

8”

8”

9”

9”

LEFT

RIGHT

7”

7”

Width

To separate elastic bands, cut thread between the elastic bands

Cut thread to fully separate the bottom band from the upper band(s). Cut from the hook end of the closure to the edge of the Flat Panel or Belt Ring. ( don’t cut hook end )

Bene�ts:· Provides more support under the hernia · Provides better mobility· Provides better comfort by lifting the lower band, while the top of the belt compresses

White Regular Beige Cool Comfort

Band Separation: An Easy Alteration You Can Do

Hypo-allergenic, roll-on adhesiveHelps keep belt from sliding out of placeClear ( non staining ) adhesiveWashes o� easily with just water!

IT STAYS!Body Adhesive®

2 oz. ( 59ml ) Cat#1300

Belt Shifting or Sliding Around?

THUMBLOOP

TWOOPENINGS

WE CAN INSTALL A RING ON YOUR GARMENT*ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS:

Supplemental straps added to the belt to support large, heavy and/or pendulous herniations

AUXILIARY BELT

Options:

· Single or double layer

· 1½”, 2”, 3” and 4” widths

*Girdles / Compression Shorts are not sold by Nu-Hope

· Stays & Darts· Custom Length· Contour Folds· Durafoam Panel ( non-stretch )· Custom Opening Placement

O�ers sling-like, uplifting support

Send us your garment and we’ll

install a ring for your pouch!

CUSTOM MODIFICATIONS Note: Custom Belts Are Non-Returnable

AUXILIARY BELT

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Belt Style : Flat Panel or Nu-Form

Elastic Material: Regular or Cool Comfort

Belt Color : White or Beige

Stoma Location : Left or Right

Girth Measurement : Supine ( Laying for 5 minutes ) ____” & Standing ____” 31“ overall 35” overall 39“ overall 43” overall 47“ overall Belt Size : SM 28”-32” MD 32”-36” LG 36”-41” XL 41”-47” XXL 47”-52” ( Over 52“ is Custom * )

Width Choice : Flat Panel: 3” 4“ 6” 9“ or Nu-Form: 3” 4” 5” 6” 7” 8” 9” Opening Placement : Standard

Custom* _____” from bottom

FOR NU-HOPE USE ONLY

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( check one only )

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NHL1002 7/16

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BELT CATALOG #: __________________ DATE: ____/____/20___

* Custom Description: _____________________________________

_____________________________________________________

EMAILED or FAXED

On DATE: ____/____/20___

Recorded By (INITIAL): ________

* How To Order Customs: Add “-SP” to the end of chosen belt Cat# and include custom details in description when placing order. For custom placement, measure from the center of stoma straight down to bottom of hernia, then subtract 1/2 the belt ring opening.

( check one only )

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8 Belt Ring / Opening : -_____

Optional Prolapse Flap: Yes

Additional Requirements : Contact Us

Fig.1Fold the sides of the pouch inward as shown, take measurement across the center and + 1/8” or 1/4” depending on pouch

Flat Panel: 3”- 4“ are centered, 6”- 9” are 1” from bottomNu-Form: 3”- 6“ are centered, 7”- 9” are 1½” from bottom{

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