Applications in various medical devices, equipment, and packaging due to their unique combination of properties, including flexibility, durability, transparency, and chemical resistance. PVC compounds play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and sterility of medical products.
Medical Tubing and Catheters:
PVC compounds are widely used in the manufacture of medical tubing and catheters for applications such as intravenous (IV) delivery, drainage, irrigation, and patient monitoring. PVC tubing offers flexibility, kink resistance, and compatibility with a wide range of fluids and medications. It can be sterilized using methods such as gamma irradiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) gas, ensuring the integrity and safety of medical procedures.
Medical Devices and Equipment:
PVC compounds are used to manufacture a wide range of medical devices and equipment, including respiratory masks, anesthesia bags, blood pressure cuffs, oxygen tubing, and surgical instruments. PVC components offer flexibility, chemical resistance, and compatibility with disinfectants and sterilization methods, making them suitable for use in critical healthcare settings.