Health Concerns with PVC Use in Medical Devices
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been the industry standard plastic used to manufacture intravenous (IV) bags and tubing for administering fluids, medications and blood products to patients. However, concerns have been rising regarding the safety of PVC due to potentially harmful compounds that can leach out of the plastic over time. PVC contains elemental chlorine, which is utilized during manufacturing to impart desirable ... Read more
