Pushing sustainability - Innovative solution to reduce film material in IV bag production
Innovation PitchFilm materialPackagingIV bagsProcess & EquipmentSustainability
2025-06-04 | 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM | The Innovation Corner
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In the pursuit of enhanced sustainability in healthcare, innovative solutions are crucial to minimizing environmental impact without compromising product safety or quality.
This presentation explains a progressive approach to reducing material usage in the production of IV containers. A comparative analysis was conducted between traditional glass bottles, standard blow-fill-seal (BFS) bottles, conventional IV bags, and a novel IV bag design utilizing a film that is 40% thinner. Key quality parameters of the IV bags—such as durability, were maintained despite the reduction in material thickness.
The optimized design results in significantly lower raw material consumption and a considerable decrease in medical waste volume. These advancements are enabled by the integration of refined manufacturing processes, precision-engineered tools, and advanced machine modules. The findings underline the potential of technical innovation to drive sustainability in medical packaging while maintaining high standards of performance and patient safety.
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