Groups Petition FDA to Label Devices Containing DEHP

A group of healthcare organizations are demanding that FDA require the labeling of PVC devices that contain DEHP. A petition sent by Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) states that exposure to the toxic chemical can cause a disruption in the development of the male reproductive tract, along with harming vulnerable patients such as those on dialysis. For years there has been a debate about whether or not DEHP is harmful.