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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentMEBI: 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: 02-18-2020Gastric 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: 09-19-2024Injection 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: 07-12-2017News and activities WHO CC Infectious Disease Preparedness and IHR M&E
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-infectious-disease-preparedness-and-ihr-monitoring-and-evaluation/news-and-activities… Evaluation (JEE) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessment (PHEPA) in the Netherlands In January 2025, the … the importance of IHR communication in contributing to risk assessment and situation monitoring, both regionally … are human resources, biosafety & biosecurity, and risk communication & community engagement . Intra-Action …
Publication date: 11-27-2017Summary 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: 02-18-2020Terms of Reference WHO CC Infectious Disease Preparedness and IHR monitoring and evaluation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-infectious-disease-preparedness-and-ihr-monitoring-and-evaluation/terms-of-reference… in the WHO European Region with focus on Points of Entry assessment, designation and cross- border collaboration. …
Publication date: 11-23-2017Points of Entry (PoE)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-infectious-disease-preparedness-and-ihr-monitoring-and-evaluation/fields-of-expertise/points-of-entry… the WHO CC will focus on providing support to trainings and assessments for Points of Entry and support the (regional) …
Publication date: 12-06-2017Capacity building & maintenance WHO CC Infectious Disease Preparedness and IHR M&E
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-infectious-disease-preparedness-and-ihr-monitoring-and-evaluation/fields-of-expertise/capacity-building-maintenance… level. For example, the WHO CC has contributed to the Joint Assessment and Detection of Events (JADE) exercise, …
Publication date: 12-06-2017Research on infectious disease preparedness and IHR M&E
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-infectious-disease-preparedness-and-ihr-monitoring-and-evaluation/fields-of-expertise/research-on-infectious-disease-preparedness-and-ihr-m-e… Evaluation (JEE) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessment (PHEPA), which was first combined in the …
Publication date: 12-06-2017Silicone 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: 07-12-2017Breast 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