Migration of plasticizer from hemodialysis blood tubing. Preliminary report.
Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate was found to be migrating from polyvinyl chloride blood tubing into human blood during hemodialysis in 16 patients with end-stage renal failure. Although toxic effects have not yet been observed, we believe plastic tubing that does not contain extractable materials should be developed.
D000328:Adult; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007688:Kidneys, Artificial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010795:Phthalic Acids / Q000097:blood*; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010795:Phthalic Acids; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride