Medical Bags & Containers | PVCMed Alliance

Medical bag and containers are indispensable in healthcare, facilitating the safe storage and transfer of essential fluids, from blood to medications. Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is the leading material in this domain with a market share of +80%.

PVC is the only material able to meet the stringent standards for blood bags, ensuring safe storage of red blood cells for up to 49 days. The long storage is a crucial aspect for Europe's blood supply, especially for those with rare blood types. PVC medical bags and containers are also recyclable and being collected for recycling in many countries in Europe and beyond.

Blood bags made from PVC are used for the collection, storage, processing, and transfusion of blood and blood components. These bags are essential for managing blood supplies, ensuring that donated blood is preserved in optimal conditions for life-saving procedures.

Blood Bags

Key Benefits

Long Shelf Life

PVC blood bags can store red blood cells for up to 49 days, which is critical for maintaining national blood supply chains, especially for rare blood types.

Durability and Flexibility

PVC’s physical properties ensure the bags can withstand handling, transport, and refrigerated storage without risk of leaks or damage.

DEHP-Free Innovation

The development of DEHP-free PVC blood bags is advancing, bringing safer and more environmentally sustainable solutions to the forefront of patient care.

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Used to store and deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream through an intravenous line. IV bags are essential for hydration, medication administration, and delivering nutrients in hospital and emergency settings.

IV Bags

Key Benefits

Sterilisable

PVC IV bags are easy to sterilise, ensuring that fluids remain safe and uncontaminated.

Durability and Flexibility

The flexible nature of PVC makes these bags easy to store, transport, and hang during use, without risk of shattering like glass.

Transparency

Clear PVC allows healthcare workers to easily monitor fluid levels.

Recyclability

PVC IV bags are mechanically recyclable and are being collected for recycling in Europe, North America, and beyond.

Used to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning proper.

Dialysis Bags

Key Benefits

Sterilisable

PVC dialysis bags are easy to sterilise, ensuring the fluids remain safe and uncontaminated for the patient.

Durability and Flexibility

PVC’s flexibility makes the bags easy to store, transport, and hang during use. Unlike glass, PVC bags are durable and will not shatter, minimising handling risks.

Transparency

The clear material allows healthcare professionals to monitor fluid levels at a glance, supporting effective and safe treatment.

Recyclability

PVC dialysis bags are mechanically recyclable and are being collected for recycling in Europe, North America, and beyond.

Used for delivering nutrition directly to the stomach or small intestine.

Enteral Feeding Bags

Key Benefits

Safe and Sterilisable

PVC enteral feeding bags are easy to sterilise, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and reducing contamination risk during direct nutrient delivery.

Compliance with Health Standards

PVC enteral feeding bags made with safe medically approved DEHP-free plasticisers meet today’s healthcare regulations.

Durability and Flexibility

PVC’s durability and flexibility make these bags easy to store, transport, and handle, withstanding rigorous use without risk of leaks or damage, ensuring reliable performance.

Clear Visibility for Accurate Monitoring

The transparent design of PVC bags allows healthcare providers to easily monitor fluid levels and flow rates, supporting precise and safe delivery of nutrition.

Temperature Control

Some PVC enteral feeding bags feature a cold compartment, helping maintain nutrient stability by controlling solution temperature, which enhances both safety and quality.

Used for for storing and delivering oxygen to patients.

Resuscitation Bags

Key Benefits

Durability and Flexibility

PVC provides durability and flexibility, making the resuscitation bags reliable during emergency situations. They maintain their shape and function under repeated compression, essential for consistent performance in CPR.

Clear Visibility

The transparent nature of PVC allows healthcare providers to monitor airflow and check for obstructions or any other issues, improving patient safety during resuscitation.

Safe, Medical-Grade Material

Made from 100% medical-grade PVC and latex-free, these bags are suitable for patients with latex sensitivities, reducing the risk of allergic reactions and enhancing patient safety. Most providers have already transitioned away from DEHP, aligning with evolving healthcare standards.

Compatibility with Standard Accessories

PVC resuscitation bags are highly adaptable, compatible with a range of accessories such as PEEP valves, oxygen reservoirs, and antiviral filters. This flexibility allows them to be tailored to meet different resuscitation needs, enhancing oxygen delivery and providing effective support in diverse emergency situations.

Lightweight and Portable

PVC resuscitation bags are lightweight, making them easy to transport and use in various settings, from ambulances to emergency rooms, providing convenient access during critical situations.

Used to collect bodily fluids either during medical procedures or from patients needing continuous fluid management, such as those with excess fluid production or post-surgery drainage.

Drainage Bags

Key Benefits

Durability and Leak Resistance

PVC provides durability and flexibility, with high-frequency (HF) welding creating strong, leak-resistant seals that ensure reliability and safety across diverse healthcare settings.

Anti-Reflux Valve for Patient Safety

Equipped with an anti-reflux valve, PVC drainage bags prevent backflow, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring unidirectional flow for patient safety.

Clear Visibility for Monitoring

The transparent walls allow healthcare providers to easily observe and monitor fluid levels, ensuring timely adjustments and providing insights into the patient’s recovery.

Compatibility with Standard Accessories

With standard connectors like the "Christmas tree" and optional T-valves, PVC drainage bags offer secure connections and compatibility with different medical tubing, facilitating easy setup.

Lightweight and Portable

PVC resuscitation bags are lightweight, making them easy to transport and use in various settings, from ambulances to emergency rooms, providing convenient access during critical situations.

Used to collect and store urine. Also known as a urinary drainage bags or catheter bags.

Urine Bags

Key Benefits

Durability and Leak Resistance

PVC provides durability and flexibility, with high-frequency (HF) welding creating strong, leak-resistant seals that ensure reliability and safety across diverse healthcare settings.

Anti-Reflux Valve for Patient Safety

Equipped with an anti-reflux valve, PVC urine bags prevent backflow, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring unidirectional flow for patient safety.

Clear Visibility for Monitoring

The transparent PVC material allows caregivers to easily monitor urine levels and colour, enabling timely assessments and ensuring patient safety.

Compatibility with Standard Accessories

PVC urine bags come with standard connectors, allowing secure attachment to catheters and other medical tubing, facilitating straightforward and effective setup.