McKesson Graduated Plastic Pitcher Liners - 28 oz / 800 mL Capacity, Latex-Free, Single-Patient Use - 500/Case

Hygienic Graduated Plastic Pitcher Liners for Safe, Accurate Liquid Dispensing in Healthcare Settings

McKesson graduated plastic pitcher liners deliver essential hygiene, measurement accuracy, and patient safety for liquid dispensing in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and clinical environments. Designed specifically for single-patient use with compatible plastic pitchers, these disposable liners prevent cross-contamination, simplify cleaning protocols, and provide precise fluid measurement up to 28 ounces (800 mL) for accurate patient hydration monitoring and dietary management.

Key Features & Clinical Benefits

• Graduated Measurement Markings: Clear, easy-to-read graduations up to 28 ounces and 800 mL enable accurate measurement and documentation of fluid intake, supporting precise hydration monitoring, dietary restrictions, and clinical protocols requiring exact fluid volume tracking
• Single-Patient Use Design: Disposable construction intended for individual patient assignment eliminates cross-contamination risks between patients, supporting stringent infection control standards and reducing healthcare-associated infection (HAI) transmission in clinical environments
• Universal Pitcher Compatibility: Engineered to fit securely inside standard plastic pitchers with lids, providing stable positioning during filling, pouring, and storage while maintaining compatibility with existing pitcher inventory across healthcare facilities
• Durable Medical-Grade Plastic: Manufactured from high-quality, food-safe plastic that resists cracking, splitting, or leaking during normal use, ensuring reliable performance throughout the patient's stay while maintaining structural integrity when filled to capacity
• Latex-Free Formulation: Not made with natural rubber latex, eliminating allergic reaction risks for latex-sensitive patients and healthcare workers while supporting facility-wide latex-free protocols and universal precaution standards
• Transparent Construction: Clear plastic material allows visual confirmation of liquid levels, contents, and cleanliness without removing the liner from the pitcher, supporting efficient nursing workflows and patient safety verification
• Easy Insertion and Removal: Flexible yet sturdy design allows quick placement inside pitchers and simple removal for disposal, streamlining room setup, patient discharge cleaning, and environmental services workflows
• Cost-Effective Infection Control: Disposable design eliminates the labor, water, energy, and chemical costs associated with washing and sanitizing reusable pitchers, while providing superior infection prevention compared to shared or inadequately cleaned containers

Ideal Applications & Clinical Use Cases

• Hospital patient rooms for bedside water and beverage service
• Medical-surgical units requiring fluid intake monitoring
• Intensive care units (ICU) and critical care departments
• Long-term care facilities and skilled nursing homes
• Rehabilitation centers and post-acute care settings
• Assisted living communities and memory care units
• Pediatric units requiring accurate fluid measurement
• Oncology departments with immunocompromised patients
• Isolation rooms requiring enhanced infection control
• Post-surgical recovery units monitoring fluid balance
• Dialysis centers tracking fluid restrictions
• Emergency departments providing patient hydration

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 28 ounces (oz) / 800 milliliters (mL)
• Graduation Markings: Dual scale (ounces and milliliters)
• Material: Medical-grade plastic (food-safe)
• Latex Content: Latex-free formulation
• Intended Use: Single-patient use, disposable
• Compatibility: Designed for plastic pitchers with lids
• Transparency: Clear plastic for visual inspection
• Country of Origin: China
• Package Quantity: 500 liners per case
• Unit Price: Available individually or by case

Graduated Measurement System: Precision Fluid Monitoring

Accurate fluid intake documentation is critical for patients with cardiac conditions, renal disease, post-surgical recovery requirements, or those receiving diuretic medications. The McKesson pitcher liner's dual-scale graduation system provides clear measurement markings in both ounces and milliliters, accommodating diverse clinical documentation preferences and international measurement standards.

The high-contrast graduations remain visible even when the liner contains colored beverages like juice, tea, or nutritional supplements, ensuring nursing staff can quickly and accurately assess remaining fluid volumes during rounds. This visibility supports efficient documentation of intake and output (I&O) records without requiring nurses to remove the liner from the pitcher or transfer contents to separate measuring containers.

For patients on fluid restrictions—common in heart failure, kidney disease, or pre-operative protocols—the graduated markings enable precise portion control and help prevent accidental over-hydration that could compromise patient safety or treatment outcomes. Caregivers can fill the liner to exact prescribed volumes, providing patients with appropriate fluid allowances while maintaining clinical compliance.

Single-Patient Use: Superior Infection Prevention

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a significant patient safety concern and financial burden for healthcare facilities. Shared patient care items, including reusable pitchers, can serve as vectors for pathogen transmission between patients even when subjected to standard cleaning protocols. The McKesson single-patient-use liner eliminates this transmission pathway by ensuring each patient receives a fresh, uncontaminated liner that is discarded upon discharge or transfer.

This disposable approach is particularly valuable in isolation rooms housing patients with Clostridium difficile (C. diff), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), or other multidrug-resistant organisms. The liner can be disposed of along with other contaminated materials, preventing the need to transport potentially contaminated pitchers to central cleaning areas where cross-contamination could occur.

For immunocompromised patients—including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, or individuals with HIV/AIDS—the single-use liner provides an additional layer of protection against opportunistic infections that could result from inadequately sanitized beverage containers.

Operational Efficiency: Streamlined Workflows and Cost Savings

While disposable liners represent a per-unit product cost, they deliver significant total cost-of-ownership advantages compared to reusable pitcher systems. Environmental services departments eliminate the labor hours required to collect, transport, wash, sanitize, dry, and redistribute pitchers throughout the facility. This labor reallocation allows housekeeping staff to focus on high-touch surface disinfection and other critical infection prevention activities.

The elimination of pitcher washing also reduces water consumption, energy usage for hot water heating, and chemical costs for detergents and sanitizers. Facilities pursuing sustainability goals can quantify these resource reductions as part of comprehensive environmental impact assessments.

During patient discharge or transfer, environmental services staff simply remove and dispose of the liner along with other room waste, then insert a fresh liner for the incoming patient. This streamlined process reduces room turnover time, supporting faster patient placement and improved bed utilization—critical factors in high-census periods or emergency department boarding situations.

Pitcher Compatibility: Universal Fit Design

The McKesson liner is engineered to fit securely inside standard plastic pitchers with lids commonly used across healthcare facilities. The flexible material conforms to the pitcher's interior shape while maintaining sufficient rigidity to prevent collapse when empty or partially filled. This secure fit prevents the liner from shifting during pouring, ensuring smooth liquid flow and preventing spills that could create slip hazards or damage patient belongings.

The liner's design accommodates pitchers with lids, supporting covered storage that protects beverages from airborne contaminants, dust, or accidental spills. Covered pitchers also help maintain beverage temperature and prevent odor transfer in multi-patient rooms, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.

Facilities can standardize on the McKesson liner across all patient care units, simplifying inventory management and eliminating the need to stock multiple liner types for different pitcher models. This standardization reduces ordering complexity, minimizes stockout risks, and supports efficient supply chain management.

Latex-Free Construction: Safe for All Patients and Staff

Latex allergies affect a significant percentage of healthcare workers and patients, with reactions ranging from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylaxis. The McKesson liner's latex-free formulation ensures safe use for all individuals regardless of latex sensitivity status, eliminating the need to identify, segregate, or specially label latex-free alternatives.

This universal compatibility supports facility-wide latex-free initiatives that simplify supply management, reduce the risk of accidental latex exposure, and demonstrate organizational commitment to patient and staff safety. Facilities can confidently deploy these liners throughout all patient care areas without concern for triggering allergic reactions.

Quality Assurance and Food Safety Compliance

Manufactured from food-safe plastic materials that meet regulatory standards for contact with beverages and liquid foods, the McKesson liner ensures patient safety when used for water, juice, milk, nutritional supplements, or other liquids commonly served in healthcare settings. The material does not impart taste, odor, or chemical contamination to beverages, maintaining palatability and patient acceptance.

Quality control processes monitor material consistency, graduation accuracy, and structural integrity throughout production, ensuring each liner meets performance standards for clinical use. This consistency reduces variability in patient care and supports standardized protocols across nursing units.

Environmental Considerations

While disposable products generate waste, the McKesson liner's lightweight construction minimizes material usage and waste volume compared to heavier reusable alternatives. The plastic material is recyclable in facilities with appropriate recycling programs, supporting waste diversion initiatives where infrastructure permits.

The elimination of hot water washing, chemical sanitizers, and energy consumption for pitcher cleaning provides environmental offsets that should be considered in comprehensive lifecycle assessments comparing disposable versus reusable systems.

Procurement and Inventory Management

Available in economical 500-count cases optimized for institutional purchasing and auto-reorder programs. High case quantities reduce reorder frequency, minimize shipping costs, and ensure adequate inventory for high-volume patient care units. Compatible with standardized procurement systems, GPO contracts, and supply chain management platforms commonly used in healthcare facilities.

Compact packaging optimizes storage space in central supply rooms, nursing unit supply closets, and dietary department storage areas. The lightweight construction reduces shipping costs and simplifies inventory handling for supply chain personnel.

Why Choose McKesson Patient Care Solutions?

McKesson has served healthcare facilities for over 190 years, delivering the quality, reliability, and innovation that clinical professionals depend on. These plastic pitcher liners represent the same commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and operational efficiency that healthcare organizations trust across medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and clinical products. When you choose McKesson patient care solutions, you're partnering with an industry leader that understands the critical role that quality supplies play in achieving optimal patient outcomes, staff safety, and cost-effective care delivery.