According to research published in the ACS partner journal Environment & Health, microplastics — particles from 1 to 62 ...

Key Takeaways Bags of intravenous fluid are a source of microplasticsResearchers found microplastics in two different brands ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - In October, Hurricane Helene badly damaged a major intravenous fluid manufacturing ... which would be 48 bags. Now, we’re getting six bags,” Dr. Jolliffe said.

Microplastics found in IV infusion bags may enter the bloodstream, potentially posing health risks to patients.

ICU Medical has recalled two lots of potassium chloride intravenous bags, citing a labeling problem that could lead users to overdose on the IV solution, according to an FDA notice posted Friday.

Microplastics have been found almost everywhere that scientists have looked for them. Now these bits of plastic -- from 1 to 62 micrometers long -- have been found in the filtered solutions used for ...

This figure rises to about 25,000 particles to treat dehydration or 52,500 for abdominal surgery, which can require multiple IV bags. The researchers recommend keeping IV infusion bags away from ...