1.
Med Device Technol
; 10(1): 31-3, 1999.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10344872
ABSTRACT
Poly(vinyl chloride) is a versatile material that is used to manufacture many vital single-use medical devices. Yet, concerns continue regarding its safe use and disposal. This article examines the risk-assessment investigations that have been conducted in Scandinavia and the related discussion. Future scrutiny will focus on modifying the material through the use of different additives.
Subject(s)
Polyvinyl Chloride/adverse effects , Public Policy , Humans , Public Health , Risk Assessment , Scandinavian and Nordic Countries
2.
Med Device Technol
; 10(6): 8-9, 1999.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10623351
Subject(s)
Consumer Product Safety , Environmental Pollution/prevention & control , Equipment and Supplies, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Polyvinyl Chloride/adverse effects , Delivery of Health Care/methods , Delivery of Health Care/organization & administration , Denmark , Equipment Design , Equipment and Supplies, Hospital/standards , Humans , Materials Testing , Polyvinyl Chloride/chemistry , United Kingdom , United States
3.
Med Device Technol
; 8(8): 18-20, 1997 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10174272
ABSTRACT
Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) continually arouses debate, but it remains the most widely used polymer in the industry. Important decisions about the use of materials should be based on scientific fact. This article provides the latest data on the use of PVC and describes how Denmark, the most environmentally radical country in Europe, is handling the issues.
Subject(s)
Environmental Pollution/prevention & control , Polyvinyl Chloride/chemistry , Waste Management/methods , Denmark , Equipment and Supplies , Humans , Polyvinyl Chloride/toxicity
4.
Ugeskr Laeger
; 148(44): 2823-5, 1986 Oct 27.
Article
in Danish
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3787811
