PVC is a versatile plastic that has been used for medical applications for more than 50 years. It has passed many critical tests and gained acceptance by health regulators world-wide and is now the most widely used polymer in pre-sterilised 
single use medical applications.
Various medical applications are made from, or contain PVC, including:
- Containers for blood, urine continence and ostomy products
- Containers for intravenous solution giving sets
- Heart and lung bypass sets
- Catheters and cannulae
- Tubing for dialysis, endotracheal, feeding and pressure monitoring
- Surgical and examination gloves
- Inflatable splints
- Inhalation masks
- Blister packs for pills and tablets.
