FDA issues notification on phthalates in PVC medical devices; alternatives should be used for certain medical treatments

摘要

The Food and Drug Adminstration issued a Public Health Notification on 12 Jul 2002 recommending that health care providers take precautions to limit the exposure of the developing male to di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate (DEHP). The FDA document said that alternatives to DEHP-containing PVC medical devices should be used when possible for certain medical procedures.