Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are a broad class of over 12,000 substances that are found in a variety of consumer, commercial and industrial products, including medical devices and their packaging. PFAS can essentially be divided into two separate classes: water soluble PFAS and water insoluble PFAS.
Learn more about PFAS in medical technology in our briefing document found on this page and in the video below.
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