In the medical industry, cleanliness and safety are of paramount importance. This is a specialized field, and as such, medical bags have unique designs and must meet very strict standards. So, what types of bags meet these rigorous requirements? Haplast is here to unveil the 4 most common types of bags used in the medical field.
1. Medication Bags
When it comes to medication bags, there are three criteria that manufacturers need to meet: durability, leak resistance, and ensuring privacy. Medication bags used in hospitals are often made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This material has excellent mechanical strength and can withstand stretching and significant impacts. Moreover, HDPE is waterproof, odorless, and free from harmful substances.
Currently, most medication bags are designed to be translucent to ensure patient privacy.
2. Sterilization Bags
Sterilization bags are the second most commonly used type of bag in the medical field. In hospitals, laboratories, or other medical facilities, medical equipment needs to be sterilized before use.
Sterilization bags are used to ensure hygiene and reduce the risk of infection. When packaging and sterilizing medical tools such as needles, catheters, and surgical instruments, these bags help prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. They are often designed to be translucent, allowing sterilization agents like chemicals, heat, or steam to penetrate.
3. Specimen Bags
Specimen bags are used to store and transport potentially infectious or hazardous samples from hospitals to laboratories. Similar to medication bags, specimen bags are made from high-strength materials like HDPE. Some medical facilities require manufacturers to design specimen bags with three layers to enhance durability and ensure safety for both the samples and the testing personnel.
Furthermore, specimen bags may have special designs, such as warning labels, sample information, and necessary precautions.
4. Water-Soluble Bags
These unique bags are used to transport contaminated clothing and bedding to processing and sterilization centers. They are a relatively recent addition to the medical field, designed to protect the environment. These bags can contain damp or soiled clothing for several hours without compromising the bags themselves. They require a minimum water temperature of 60 degrees Celsius to dissolve.
With nearly 20 years of experience in manufacturing and exporting packaging to over 80 countries worldwide, Haplast has worked on and produced various special bags for the medical field. We also offer customization services, including logo printing, sizing, and materials.
Haplast’s six industry certificates and two large-capacity manufacturing plants allow us to confidently provide high-quality products to our partners. We hope that the information we’ve provided can help businesses identify the most commonly used medical bags in the industry.
