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Means for disposal of articles by flushing and ostomy pouches particularly suited for such disposal

  • US 4,762,738 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1986
  • Issued: 08/09/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An ostomy pouch which can be disposed of by flushing in a conventional toilet bowl comprising a front panel formed of a laminate of a film of water swellable, cold water insoluble, hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and water resistant tissue paper and a rear panel formed of a laminate of a film of water swellable, cold water insoluble, hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and either water resistant tissue paper or a film of cold water soluble polyvinyl alcohol both of which are relatively friction free when contacted with the clothing of the user, said front and rear panels joined together over a majority of their periphery to form said ostomy pouch, said front and rear panels oriented so that said films of hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol constitute the pouch interior, said front panel having an opening therethrough that can fit or can be enlarged to fit around the stoma, and attachment means secured to said front panel around said stomal opening for attachment of said pouch to the body of the user wherein said pouch is capable of maintaining its structural integrity during the period of use.

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