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- Are PVC-free plasticizers safe to use in medical bags and tubing?
- The existing yet incomplete toxicological and epidemiological data on DEHP-free alternative plasticizers and PVC-free polymers indicate they are potentially less harmful than neonatal exposure to DEHP, and can be considered suitable in medical bags and tubing, especially when used in high-exposure procedures.
- Are there any headings for DEHP-free medical consumables?
- No headings were found on this page. DEHP, or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, is a chemical plasticizer commonly used in medical consumables such as IV bags, catheters, and blood bags. However, concerns over the potential health risks associated with DEHP exposure have led to a shift towards DEHP-free medical consumables.
- Are alternative plasticizers better than DEHP?
- Nevertheless, select alternative plasticizers to DEHP have come to be the expected norm with certain applications. TOTM, for example, appears to be the plasticizer of choice for drug infusion or chemotherapy applications, largely due to its chemical resistance.
- Which medical intervention has a high risk of exposure to plasticisers?
- ECMO is another medical intervention with a high risk of exposure to plasticisers. Blood is in contact with PVC lines with high flow rate (5 to 6 L/min) and mechanical strain at 37 °C for longer periods of time, which all are conditions favouring plasticiser migration (102).
- Are plasticizers safe for neonates?
- 46. SCENIHR. Preliminary report on the safety of medical devices containing DEHP-plasticized PVC or other plasticizers on neonates and other groups possibly at risk. Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly-Identified Health Risks, Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General, European Commission; 2007. [Google Scholar] 47. TURI.
- Why should medical consumables be DEHP-free?
- The shift towards DEHP-free medical consumables is a positive step for patient safety and environmental sustainability. Health groups are making this change to reduce the potential health risks associated with DEHP exposure and to improve product performance.
