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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Microplastic (MP) contamination is a growing global concern with potential human health implications.
  • Intravenous (IV) infusions are a direct route for substances to enter the human bloodstream.
  • Previous research has highlighted the presence of MPs in various consumables, but IV infusions require specific investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the presence and concentration of microplastics (MPs) in intravenous infusion medical devices (IV-MDs).
  • To compare MP concentrations across different brands and types of IV-MDs.
  • To assess the potential health risks associated with MP exposure through IV infusions.

Main Methods:

  • Samples from 29 IV-MDs across seven brands commercialized in Ecuador, Spain, and Italy were analyzed.
  • Microplastic detection and quantification were performed on IV solutions.
  • MP characteristics, including size, shape (fragments vs. fibers), and polymer type, were identified.

Main Results:

  • Microplastics were detected in nearly all analyzed IV infusion samples.
  • MP concentrations varied significantly, ranging from 9-20 MPs/L in glass containers to 166-299 MPs/L in plastic bags.
  • The majority of MPs were fragments (63%) smaller than 100 µm; nine different polymer types were identified.

Conclusions:

  • IV infusions represent a direct pathway for human exposure to MPs, posing potential medical risks.
  • High MP concentrations (>200 MPs/L) indicate a significant clinical risk.
  • Recommendations include incorporating MP limits into pharmacopoeias and conducting further toxicological and epidemiological studies.