Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation of the COLO-BT as an Alternative Treatment to the Ileostomy

A primary diverting stoma is widely used by surgeons in order to bypass low rectal anastomosis and reduce morbidity associated with anastomotic leaks. Typically, a stoma is created for all high-risk patients which mean that many patients are exposed to potentially serious complications associated with the stoma itself without any clinical benefit. COLO BT™ is a local, temporary bypass device that provides protection of the anastomosis and safely postpones stoma. COLO BT™ is designed to avoid stoma creation in all patients except those patients whose anastomoses have not healed after surgery, allowing the others to return to normal activity more quickly and safely.