Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands

After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of 9 different mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in NL (2018) RIVM concludes that the safety and performance of these products were not properly substantiated.
21-03-2022 | 14:02

More reports of adverse effects of implants in 2019

In 2019, the Dutch reporting centre for adverse effects of medical implants (MEBI) received 397 reports of suspected adverse effects. The reports concerned 462 implants.

28-04-2020 | 12:54

Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse

Synthetic mesh are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse.

18-02-2020 | 10:09

Summary International Expert Meeting on breast implant-associated lymphoma

On November 19th 2018, RIVM organised an international expert meeting on a rare type of lymphoma that is associated with breast implants.

31-01-2019 | 16:15

Nanotechnology increasingly used in medical devices

The application of nanotechnology to design and produce medical devices is increasing. RIVM provides an overview of nanotechnology enabled medical devices.

17-12-2015 | 00:00

Improving consumer exposure assessment to chemical substances

By combining the available international knowledge, the method to assess the extent to which consumers are exposed to chemical substances via everyday products such as paint, cleaning agents and co

22-06-2015 | 00:00

Risks of chemical substances to human health and the environment

RIVM is developing methods to identify new and emerging risks of chemical substances to workers, consumers and the environment.

31-03-2015 | 00:00