Are glass IV bottles safer than using IV bags?
Although glass IV bottles are preferred by many physicians, the Excel™ IV bags manufactured by B. Braun Medical, Inc., are free of both PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and DEHP. These IV bags feature biologically inert, latex–free, non-toxic plastic construction. Compatibility with admixtures however, continues to be a concern for IV bags as they do contain the following information on the label: “Warning: Some additives may be incompatible.
