
Do the existing
I.V. Fluid Containers offer
References: a) PIC/S Guidelines b) U.S. Pharmacopoeia, Chapter 1211
References: European Pharmacopoeia 5.0, Chapter 3.2.2.1, Plastic containers for aqueous solutions & closures
References: a) International Pharmacopoeia, WHO, 4th Edition, 2nd Supplement
b) British Pharmacopoeia (2012), Valume V, Appendix XIX, Plastic containers & closures
Parameter | FFS Containers | Non-PVC bags | ![]() |
Sterilization Temperature |
108°C | 121°C | 121°C |
References:
a) PIC/S Guidelines
b) U.S. Pharmacopoeia, Chapter 1211
References: European Pharmacopoeia 5.0, Chapter 3.2.2.1, Plastic Containers
for aqueous solutions & Closures
Parameter | FFS Containers | Non-PVC bags | ![]() |
Two-Port Closure System |
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References: a) International Pharmacopoeia, WHO, 4th Edition, 2nd Supplement
b) British Pharmacopoeia (2012), Valume V, Appendix XIX, Plastic Containers & Closures
Parameter | FFS Containers | Non-PVC bags | ![]() |
Transparency | Poor | Good | Excellent |
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Parameters | FFS Containers | Non-PVC Bags | ![]() |
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1. | Sterilization at 121°C | ![]() |
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2. | Closure system 2 ports | ![]() |
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3. | Transparency | ![]() |
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4. | Ionized-air flushing | ![]() |
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