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Prenoxad 1 mg/mL solution for injection (naloxone hydrochloride)
22 October 2018
Medicine shortage – product supplied under section 19A
Infections associated with heater-cooler devices
18 October 2018
TGA web statment on the post-market review of heater-coolers has been updated
Clomifene / clomiphene
8 October 2018
Update 3 - continuing medicine shortage
Glyceryl trinitrate tablets (Anginine and Lycinate)
8 October 2018
Update 3 - continuing medicine shortage
September
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator
28 September 2018
Update - suspension revoked
NET Remedies homeopathic products
23 September 2018
Recall - possible microbial contamination
August
Liangzern Dietary Supplements
22 August 2018
Liangzern Dietary Supplements pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Germany Niubian tablets
22 August 2018
Germany Niubian tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Rhino 8 Platinum 8000 capsules
22 August 2018
Rhino 8 Platinum 8000 capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
G Female Oral Tablets
15 August 2018
G Female Oral Tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Essure contraceptive device
13 August 2018
Update to Essure web statement.
Valsartan
8 August 2018
Safety advisory - products in Australia not affected by overseas recalls
EpiPen 300 mcg adrenaline auto-injector
6 August 2018
Update - continuing constrained supply
Fairy capsules
2 August 2018
Fairy capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Durex Real Feel condoms, 6 pack
1 August 2018
Recall - single batch does not pass shelf life durability tests
July
Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors
18 July 2018
Safety advisory - diabetic ketoacidosis and surgical procedures
Intragastric balloon systems
18 July 2018
Safety information for intragastric balloon systems
Montelukast
12 July 2018
Safety review
June
Need for Seal tablets
28 June 2018
Need for Seal tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Gold Maka tablets
28 June 2018
Gold Maka tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
One Night Lover tablets
28 June 2018
One Night Lover tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Metronidazole intravenous infusion 500 mg/100 mL bag
22 June 2018
Shortage and alternative supply of Metronidazole intravenous infusion 500 mg/100 mL bag
Platinum - Male Enhancer capsules
19 June 2018
Platinum - Male Enhancer capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Bulbao Male Enhancer tablets
19 June 2018
Bulbao Male Enhancer tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Meltz – Instant Energy For Males tablets
19 June 2018
Meltz Instant Energy For Males tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Abbott Medical ICDs and CRT-Ds
7 June 2018
Hazard alert - firmware update to improve battery performance and cybersecurity
Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract
5 June 2018
Safety advisory - potential risk of harm to the liver
Valpam 5 (diazepam) 5 mg tablets
5 June 2018
Product defect alert - potential for blister strip to contain lower strength tablets
Solve Botanical Slimming capsules
2 June 2018
Safety advisory
May
Dolutegravir
31 May 2018
Safety advisory - new study suggests possible risk of birth defects
LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Heads
31 May 2018
Hazard alert - potential for components to separate
Hypnotic poisom capsules
23 May 2018
Hypnotic poisom capsules safety advisory
JAGUAR 30000 capsules
17 May 2018
Safety advisory
Lishou Strong Slimming capsule
14 May 2018
Safety advisory
SLIM BODY Advanced capsules
9 May 2018
Safety advisory
Breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma
9 May 2018
Update on number of confirmed BIA-ALCL cases in Australia
April
Ventilators
30 April 2018
TGA product safety review
Fluad trivalent influenza vaccine
19 April 2018
Safety advisory - risk to patients with latex allergy
ViaGro 500mg Male Enhancement capsules
18 April 2018
Safety advisory
Gold Viagra 9800mg capsules
17 April 2018
Safety advisory
LIPRO Dietary capsules
17 April 2018
Safety advisory
Stree Overlord Strong tablets (pills)
10 April 2018
Safety alert - stree overlord tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Vegetal Vigra capsules
9 April 2018
Safety advisory
Black Ant King tablets
9 April 2018
Safety advisory
March
Flu vaccine: 2018 seasonal influenza vaccines for use in children
27 March 2018
Information about influenza vaccines for use in 2018
Slim Trim Gold capsules
27 March 2018
Slim Trim Gold capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Lida (Plus) capsules
27 March 2018
Lida (Plus) capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Nutra Organics Green Tea Extract capsules
20 March 2018
Safety alert- Nutra Organics Green Tea Extract capsules
Arthrem capsules
19 March 2018
Safety advisory – potential risk of harm to the liver
Duro-K 600 mg potassium chloride tablets
15 March 2018
Advisory – lead content may exceed regulatory guidelines
Zinbryta (daclizumab)
15 March 2018
Product withdrawn after overseas reports of inflammatory brain disorders
Rite Aid Mini Digital Temple Touch Thermometer
8 March 2018
Recall - potential risk of harm for children who access the button battery
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator
8 March 2018
New suspension - Medtronic Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator
Ja Dera Max+ capsules
7 March 2018
Ja Dera Max+ capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
February
Help 100% & Pure Natural & Body Slim capsules
28 February 2018
Help 100% & Pure Natural & Body Slim Capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Therakos Cellex Photopheresis System
27 February 2018
Update: Therakos Cellex Photopheresis System Safety advisory – risk of blood clots
Perfect slim capsules by Peenuch
6 February 2018
Perfect slim capsules contain the undeclared substance sibutramine.
January
APO-Metformin XR 1000 mg tablets
19 January 2018
Recall - risk of injury due to potential contamination with plastic fragment
TGA actions after review into urogynaecological surgical mesh implants
17 January 2018
Update - Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) mid-urethral slings
Yunnan Feng Shi Ling capsules – counterfeit
16 January 2018
Yunnan Feng Shi Ling capsules contain the undeclared substance paracetamol.
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