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Starch containing film ostomy pouches

US5009648A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1989
Grant dateApr 23, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2535/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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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