BIODEGRADABLE FILM COMPRISING A BARRIER MATERIAL COATED ON OR LAMINATED TO A STARCH-CONTAINING POLYMER FILM; OSTOMY BAGS MADE FROM SUCH FILM

摘要

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.