B. Braun Medical Statement on the Adoption of the CA Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act (AB 2300)

On September 25, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2300 – the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act – into law. This bipartisan legislation passed the State Senate on August 26, 2024, by a 40-0 vote, and the State Assembly on August 27, 2024, by a vote of 74-0.

B. Braun is proud to be the first company to support this important patient safety legislation which will phase out the use of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in IV bags and tubing, helping ensure that millions of patients across California are not exposed to this harmful chemical when receiving IV therapy.

As the first medical device manufacturer to remove DEHP and PVC from many of our products and the only supplier offering a full line of IV drug, nutrition, solution and irrigation containers plus a robust line of IV sets/connectors not made with DEHP or PVC, B. Braun is pleased that California has taken this important step to protect patients and the environment.

We would like to thank the sponsors of AB 2300, Assemblywoman Lori Wilson and State Senator Dave Min, for leading the effort to pass this groundbreaking legislation. We also want to recognize and congratulate Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, California Black Health Network and the American College of OB/GYN District 9 for raising awareness of this issue and for their strong advocacy throughout the legislative process.

At B. Braun, we believe no one should ever need to worry if the IV bag and tubing being used to treat themselves or a loved one could put their health at risk. We look forward to this legislation being implemented across the state of California as early as possible.

Learn more about B. Braun’s commitment to the use of safe materials here.