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https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/health-risk-assessment… The risks of exposure to carcinogenic substances are expressed … people who are not exposed to these substances are also at risk of developing cancer. An additional risk of 1 in a million people exposed to carcinogens is … Health risk assessment … Health risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-22-2016International review of the research report 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with rubbergranulate'
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/international-review-rubbergranulate… was consulted on the study on the “Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with … from three prominent institutes who are experienced in risk assessment within regulatory frameworks. Reviewers from … review of the research report 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with …
Publication date: 03-15-2018MEBI: risk of serious health complaints from Rebound HRD® inguinal hernia mesh
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mebi-risk-of-serious-health-complaints-from-rebound-hrdr-inguinal-hernia-mesh… body for a long time, MEBI estimates there is a significant risk of other Rebound HRD® implants breaking in the longer … implants) to MEBI via the following website: rivm.nl/mebi . Risk of metal ring breaking An inguinal hernia mesh normally … for such a long time, MEBI estimates there is a significant risk of the metal wire breaking during the lifespan of the …
Publication date: 06-25-2024Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/shortcomings-in-technical-documentation-of-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ… After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of nine different … are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse. The assessment was commissioned by the Dutch Health and Youth … the technical documentation. This took place after the RIVM assessment had been completed. Some of the manufacturers …
Publication date: 03-21-2022Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse… examining mesh implants in the laboratory. Technical file assessment Serious complications can occur upon transvaginal … prolapse. Therefore RIVM prioritized the technical file assessment of two transvaginal mesh implants that were still … the product, it means there are uncertainties about the risks. The manufacturers have been given the opportunity to …
Publication date: 02-18-2020Structure of the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study… RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … concentrations in the environment. If no environmental risks are detected at these pitches, it is plausible to … the same time as the RIVM study, STOWA conducted an impact assessment. This study used bioassays to assess the impact …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Gastric balloons
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/gastric-balloons… causes the patient to eat less and lose weight. There are risks associated with the use of gastric balloons. RIVM has studied whether scientific research identified risks that are not currently stated on the instructions for … There are risks associated with the use of gastric balloons. The …
Publication date: 09-19-2024Research into rubber granulate on turf fields in 2016
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016… RIVM has conducted research into the health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf fields with an … indicate that playing sports on these fields is safe. The risk to health from playing sports on these synthetic turf … the rubber granulate in very small quantities, making the risk to health from playing sports on these synthetic turf …
Publication date: 12-22-2016Scientific report
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/scientific-report… the scientific background documents: 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with … Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with …
Publication date: 12-22-2016Injection needles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/injection-needles… residues. RIVM investigated whether patients’ health was at risk through the use of these needles. …
Publication date: 07-12-2017Rubber tiles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-tiles… Findings Due to several uncertainties, the present risk assessment is only an indication of the risk of cancer. One of the uncertainties is the lack of …
Publication date: 01-09-2017Previous research into rubber granulate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/previous-research-into-rubber-granulate… that these small quantities could lead to a health risk. The granulate also contains so-called plasticisers. No health risk had been described in connection with plasticisers in … of the criticism by Mr Berger, RIVM stands by its previous assessment: Although PAHs can be released from rubber …
Publication date: 12-14-2016Environmental impact study on rubber granulate 2018
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018… that accidentally ingest soil from the borders are not at risk. Ditch water and groundwater in the natural subsoil are … RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … safe limits for PAH concentrations based on health impact assessment. Depending on the available information on the …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Summary International Expert Meeting on breast implant-associated lymphoma
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/summary-international-expert-meeting-on-breast-implant-associated-lymphoma… 2018, Dutch research was published that found an increased risk for ALCL in women with breast implants. ALCL is short …
Publication date: 01-31-2019Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse… were included in a report published by the IGJ (in Dutch). Assessment of technical documentation The IGJ commissioned … implants. Therefore, as a first step, RIVM completed its assessment of the technical documentation for the two … decided to share the results – provisional pending the full assessment of all selected mesh implants – directly with the …
Publication date: 02-18-2020Results of the exploratory study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/results-of-exploratory-study… the use of rubber granulate infill has not yet resulted in risks that affect the surface water. In the sediments from … to be spread in surface water or on land. 3. Are there any risks to living organisms in the soil and water? The … in the Netherlands does not refer to ‘current ecological risks’ until more than 5,000 m2 of unpaved surface soil has …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Rubber granulate FAQ's
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate-faqs… RIVM recommends that you contact the owner. Potential risks Have I and/or my child run a risk by having played sports on a synthetic turf field for … we have conducted, we do not currently expect any health risks due to exposure to PAHs from rubber granulate. Is it …
Publication date: 11-07-2016Silicone breast implants
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/silicone-breast-implants… Breast implants and the risk of BIA-ALCL ALCL is a very rare form of lymphoma. Women … breast implants with a rough surface present an increased risk of BIA-ALCL. The Dutch Health and Youth Care …
Publication date: 07-12-2017Standards for rubber granulate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/standards-for-rubber-granulate… (ECHA) is currently conducting research on the health risks for rubber granulate. RIVM will actively contribute …
Publication date: 12-22-2016Breast implants can cause health problems even five years or more after placement
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/breast-implants-can-cause-health-problems-even-five-years-or-more-after-placement… breast cancer and/or preventive removal due to genetic risk of breast cancer. Nature and number of health problems …
Publication date: 05-25-2023