DEHP, is a chemical used to soften rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. Medical devices made of flexible PVC, such as intravenous (IV) bags and tubing, contain DEHP to make them pliable and soft. 

DEHP has recently been linked to a variety of serious illnesses including cancer and damaging reproductive issues.

We ensure that patients receive fluid and drug infusions free from DEHP to protect them from possible toxicities. Thus, the IV set manufacturers design the whole infusion line, including the drip chamber and the tubing, free from DEHP. The administration of two chemotherapy drugs,...Read more