Few polymers used in healthcare have stoked as much controversy as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). For many years, this plastic and its additives have been scrutinized by authorities, criticized by NGOs, ...

Hospitals are beginning drives to replace polyvinyl chloride in intravenous tubing and film bags. It's not clear, however, that the technology is immediately ready to step up to the plate with ...

Some plastic bags have been known to contain potential cancer risks based on the materials used to make the bags. Here are several plastic bags with possible cancer risks.