Medical bags 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%. Medical PVC bags include blood bags, IV bags, dialysis bags, and urine bags.
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 are also recyclable and being collected for recycling in many countries in Europe and beyond.
Applications of PVC medical bags
Blood bags
Used for the collection, storage, processing, and transfusion of blood and blood components.
IV bags
Used to store and deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream through an intravenous line.
Dialysis bags
Used to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning proper.
Enteral feeding bags
Used for delivering nutrition directly to the stomach or small intestine.
Oxygen bags
For storing and delivering oxygen to patients.
Resuscitation bags
Used in emergency situations to assist in breathing.
Suction bags
Connected to suction machines to collect bodily fluids during surgical procedures or from patients with excess fluid production.
Urine bags
Used to collect and store urine. Also known as a urinary drainage bag or catheter bag.
