Overview
Launched in 2025, VinylPlus Healthcare unites the European PVC industry's sustainability efforts in healthcare. The organization brings together activities focused on medical device recycling and pharmaceutical blister recycling, with peer-reviewed studies confirming the feasibility of dissolution-based recycling for PVC pharmaceutical blister packaging and flexible medical PVC recyclable multiple times without significant quality loss.
In the news
- Registration Now Open for PVC Innovation 2026 #PVCInnovation2026 will take place in Prague on 18–19 November 2026, bringing together stakeholders from across the European PVC value chain to exchange knowledge on innovation, circularity and performance. Co-produced by VinylPlus® and Orbimind AB, the two-day conference will focus on three key PVC application sectors: healthcare, pipes and cables. For the healthcare value chain, the event will provide an opportunity to explore current developments affecting #PVC medical
- How does vinyl support medical training? Medical training manikins need to replicate real-life procedures while withstanding repeated use, handling and cleaning. Vinyl or #PVC is widely used because it combines a realistic texture with durability and ease of maintenance, helping healthcare professionals train for procedures such as resuscitation, intubation and injection. Explore the many applications of #vinyl in training manikins: https://lnkd.in/dT38bDqe
- Plasticisers are essential to blood bags, medical tubing and countless other life-saving medical devices.
- How does vinyl support patient and staff safety? In surgical and clinical settings, materials need to combine reliability, hygiene, durability and ease of use. #PVC or #vinyl is used in a wide range of protective and safety applications, including examination and surgical gloves, protective covers, aprons, mattress covers and other products designed to support infection control and patient care. Its versatility allows manufacturers to tailor products to demanding healthcare requirements while maintaining reliable performance
- How does vinyl support diagnosis and treatment? #PVC or #vinyl is used across a wide range of diagnostic and treatment equipment, including EKG lead wires, blood pressure cuffs, IV administration sets, fluid delivery systems, connectors, medical cables and scanner mats. Its flexibility, durability, chemical resistance and ability to be tailored to specific medical requirements make it suitable for both patient-contact applications and the equipment supporting diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. Explore diagnostic and treatment
- Vinyl: Trusted for Performance in Critical Situations Polyvinyl chloride (#PVC or #vinyl) plays a critical role in modern healthcare, offering unparalleled versatility, safety, and performance across a wide range of medical applications. From life-saving medical devices such as blood bags and tubing to pharmaceutical packaging, hospital infrastructure, rehabilitation equipment, ambulances, and emergency response solutions, vinyl provides solutions that meet the strictest safety and regulatory standards. Discover more:
- In the operating room, sorting gives medical devices a second life♻️ Since December 2025, #healthcare professionals in Block L at Édouard Herriot Hospital in Lyon have been testing a new collection and #recycling system for single-use #PVC #medicaldevices. This is a first for a university hospital in France – and were proud to support it! https://lnkd.in/daPJQzcj
- How does vinyl support breathing and ventilation? Respiratory equipment needs to combine flexibility, reliable airflow and patient comfort, often while being used continuously or in demanding clinical situations. #Vinyl or #PVC is widely used in breathing and ventilation applications including oxygen masks, breathing circuits, ventilator tubing and other respiratory support equipment. Its flexibility, transparency and reliable performance make it well suited to systems designed to deliver air and oxygen safely and effectively.
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