KEM Enterprises, Inc., a product development company, was established in 1997. An ostomate created a prototype of the current Osto-EZ-Vent®, an air release device. The original prototype was redesigned for broad consumer use, and a durable bonding adhesive was added for security. Osto-EZ-Vent® was created and designed for fast and easy access to release air from ostomy pouches and designed without a filter to provide these benefits . It was test marketed for over a year with ostomates throughout the US and Canada. The vent is currently in use by a broad range of ostomates; children to retirees, ranging from the very active to nursing home patients. The vent is manufactured in the United States. In 2000 the Osto-EZ-Vent® was chosen the winner of the 3M® 20th Anniversary Design Contest for their special bonding tapes. The award was received in the category of "Smartest Replacement of Mechanical Fasteners".

Be as active as you want to be

The Osto-EZ-Vent® is a unique air venting device among Ostomy products that satisfactorily addresses a large problem for a great majority of ostomates: air build up in a pouch. Currently there is no product like it on the market. Because it is not a filtering device, the Osto-EZ-Vent® works efficiently, lasts as long as the pouch, does not become ineffective in water, fits on any pouch, and is easy to install and use.

A Dependable Ostomy Product for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Health Care Facilities.