The Exciting History (and Future) of PVC Medical Products

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has long been the preferred material for a wide range of vital medical applications. PVC medical goods can be utilized in healthcare in the following ways:

Supplies include endotracheal and nasal cannulas, blood bags, oxygen and anesthetic masks, waterproof mattress coverings, and vinyl gloves for personal protection.

At Midwest Rubber Company, we anticipate further expansion in the PVC sector. Here's all you need to know about the origins of this extraordinary substance.

Invention of the Blood Bag

PVC was first utilized in 1947, when a plastic blood bag replaced glass blood vials. It not only eliminated breakage and waste, but it also decreased contamination hazards. Furthermore, a PVC bag could be dropped from the air, allowing the device to save thousands of military lives.

Furthermore, employing PVC for blood bags transformed blood collection and preparation operations. That's because the bags could withstand the centrifuge's high G-force, allowing for faster and easier synthesis of plasma, platelet concentrates, and red blood cells.

The Future of PVC in Healthcare

Despite attempts to ban plastics from most industries, PVC is still a popular choice in healthcare. PVC is the most frequently used polymer in single-use medical device manufacture, and it is expected to remain so until at least 2027.