The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ is a professional community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. We support our members’ practice through advocacy, education, and research. Learn more at wocn.org.
OstoPlug by Stoma Solutions, LLC
Stoma Solutions, LLC is a nurse-founded medical device company focused on simplifying ostomy care through practical, patient-centered innovation. Our flagship product, OstoPlug™, is a single-use, non-sterile device designed to temporarily manage stoma output during ostomy pouch changes. OstoPlug addresses a common and often frustrating challenge for ostomy patients: the lack of control during appliance changes. By providing a simple, absorbent plug that can be gently inserted into the stoma, the device is intended to help minimize unexpected output, reduce mess, and support a more controlled, efficient pouching process. Designed with both patients and clinicians in mind, OstoPlug emphasizes ease of use, comfort, and accessibility. The device features a soft, biocompatible foam component and an intuitive handle to support placement and removal. Its straightforward design allows it to integrate seamlessly into existing care routines without requiring additional equipment or complex steps. Stoma Solutions is committed to improving confidence and independence for individuals living with an ostomy, while supporting WOC nurses with tools that enhance the care experience and address unmet needs in daily ostomy management.
Optimum Medical Limited
Optimum Medical are a UK based healthcare manufacturer, specialising in Intermittent Self Catheterisation, Urology and Healthcare Lubrication. You’ll find our products in more than 60 countries around the world – as well as every single NHS hospital in the UK.
Histologics, LLC
Central to Histologics’ innovation is Kylon®, a patented medical fabric with nylon hooks that collect and trap tissue during transepithelial biopsy procedures. This design reduces contamination risk, ensures complete sample delivery to the lab, and enhances clinician and patient safety. The company’s multi-patented product line—including SoftBiopsy®, Soft K-Cot®, Soft K-Rette®, and SoftBiopsy®+D—is widely used by physicians across the U.S. These tools simplify tissue collection and improve diagnostic accuracy while supporting a better care experience. Histologics continues to expand its impact in both gynecologic and wound care settings, backed by a growing portfolio of U.S. and international patents. Ongoing clinical trials and device evaluations reflect the company’s commitment to quality, efficacy, and life-saving innovation. Histologics’ mission is to improve patient outcomes worldwide by modernizing tissue sampling and supporting clinicians with smarter, safer, more compassionate tool.
HARTMANN USA, Inc.
HARTMANN is one of the leading providers of wound treatment and skin integrity solutions around the world. Wound dressings and maintaining healthy skin have been at the heart of HARTMANN from the beginning, when we introduced the world’s first absorbent wound dressing over 200 years ago. Patient care is our priority. HARTMANN strives to enable the progression towards complete healing that patients deserve and strengthen the confidence that healthcare professionals need to provide it. We have dedicated account and customer care representatives that are specifically trained to address clinical issues for healthcare professionals. They are here for consultation, education, and support in offering clinical and business solutions.
Attindas Hygiene Partners (Attends Healthcare Products, Inc.)
Product Pioneers, Industry Experts For over 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating meaningful product solutions for adults dealing with incontinence. We want our users to sleep comfortably through the night, to maintain healthy skin and to have discretion and dignity for themselves, as well as for those they care for. Launched in 1980, Attends was the first body-worn disposable brief to be marketed and sold in North America. As the pioneer in the product category, Attends helped to remove some of the negative stigma associated with incontinence. We continue to strive towards leading the way in making the topic of incontinence more mainstream. Today, Attends is manufactured by Attindas Hygiene Partners. We develop products from start to finish, with hundreds of people involved in the process of turning consumer needs into unique personal care solutions. We conduct marketing research, utilize some of the best and most innovative materials in market, design beneficial product features, and run laboratory testing & clinical trials to ensure we’re creating the best product for both users and caregivers. Our goal is for our products to give users reliable protection to live life with care, comfort and confidence.