Guest guest Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 Hi everyone, I am a nurse trying to educate people on the effects of DEHP. DEHP is a plasticizer added to PVC plastic to make it soft. DEHP is found in many medical products like IV bags and IV tubing. DEHP leaches out of the IV bag and enters the patient and has many health consequences. The FDA just put out a notification about how DEHP may have negative effects on many patients. Please read this link for the FDA notification. http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/dehp.html I thought you all would want this information. I was hoping you could all respond regarding your feelings on this issue. I am educating patients on this issue because I do not feel hospitals should be able to use potentially unsafe products; especially since there are safe alternatives available. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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