Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is the most widely used polymer in today"s healthcare market. It is still the polymer of choice for single use presterilised medical devices after more than 50 years of service and it continues to dominate in cost-performance terms. PVC has key properties which have encouraged increased consumption year on year, despite adverse media coverage relating to possible health and environmental effects. This book will prove a mine of useful and practical information for healthcare professionals, medical device manufacturers and medical polymer producers. A short bibliography provides access to further sources of information.