title: Even more opinions on PVC and broader lessons.
abstract: A Scientific Committee of the European Commission has addressed possible toxicity concerns of plasticised poly(vinylchloride) in certain medical devices and has reached conclusions that are different from those adopted by some other organisations. This article discusses the basis for these opinions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Engineering at the University of Liverpool. dfw.ce@liverpool.ac.uk
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D004051:Diethylhexyl Phthalate / Q000009:adverse effects; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005060:Europe; D010969:Plastics / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D010969:Plastics; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D004051:Diethylhexyl Phthalate