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Patient Safety and Sustainability
At B. Braun, patient safety and sustainability are in our DNA. Over 40 years ago, we recognized the environmental and patient risks of toxic chemicals like DEHP and PVC and were the first medical device manufacturer to remove them from many of our products. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is used to soften the plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC), can leach into IV fluids, potentially putting patients at risk. Protect your patients and the planet with a full line of IV bags not made with DEHP or PVC.
A long history of sustainability in healthcare
We were the first medical supplier to recognize the potential patient and environmental risks associated with toxic chemicals like DEHP more than four decades ago.
We’ve invested more than $1.2 billion to establish a manufacturing infrastructure that can help healthcare systems comply and meet the demand for non-DEHP IV bags now that both California and North Carolina have adopted the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act. We encourage providers to switch to non-DEHP earlier than the law requires.
Today, we remain the only supplier offering a full line of IV drugs, IV and nutrition solutions, and irrigation containers plus a robust line of IV sets and connectors not made with DEHP or PVC.
B. Braun products help eliminate the potential risk of DEHP exposure for all patients while reducing the possibility of sub-therapeutic dose for drugs that are incompatible with PVC.
It’s also important to consider neonatal patient care, as they may rely on IVs for sustenance for extended periods during their fragile new lives. B. Braun is also the only company with TrophAmine® Amino Acids and Neonatal Starter Bags not made with DEHP or PVC—designed for our most vulnerable patient populations.
Nurses are the front line of IV administration, handling countless infusions daily. The Nurse Approved certification is awarded based on the Nurse Quality Standard Index™ score after products are reviewed for usability, workflow integration and nursing practice needs. B. Braun IV Solutions and Plastic Irrigation Containers not made with DEHP or PVC are the only IV offerings on the market to be certified Nurse Approved.
As a company, we believe in the importance of reducing our environmental footprint and taking responsibility for current and future generations. That’s why we look at the whole life cycle of our products—from their purpose to their impact on patients and the world around us.
Our IV bags are made with polypropylene, a non-toxic material that is the third most recycled plastic in the United States. They also weigh less than IV bags made with DEHP or PVC. Using B. Braun products can result in less SKUs, leading to less waste compared to some of our peers, and they are designed to be recycled. This contributes to your sustainability goals and adds up to assured savings in disposal fees for you and your facility.
Choose B. Braun IV bags not made with DEHP or PVC.
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WEBINAR: Protecting Patients from Hidden Harm: Hospitals Confront Toxic Chemicals in IV Therapy (The Journal of Healthcare Contracting).
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LEGISLATION: North Carolina Senate Bill 600, also known as the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025, bans IV bags and tubing made with DEHP
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PARTNER NEWS: Sharp Healthcare touts B. Braun sustainability and savings benefits in their Earth Day article
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LEGISLATION: California was the first state to ban the use of DEHP from IV bags and tubing used in the state with the Toxic-Free Medical Device Act (AB-2300)
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