Starch containing film ostomy pouches

Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material – Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

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ABSTRACT:
Biodegradable composite films comprising a starch containing blended polymeric film and a barrier material coated or laminated to the blended film. The use of such composite films in ostomy pouches and other medical products is described. Also described is an ostomy pouch construction in which an adhesive label is affixed to the pouch so as to reduce the escape of odor from the stomal aperture.

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