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Infections associated with heater-cooler devices

21 February 2019

Statement on the post-market review of heater-coolers has been updated
Boxy Indelar capsules

18 February 2019

Boxy Indelar capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Mang Luk Power Slim capsules

18 February 2019

Mang Luk Power Slim capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Australian company pays fine for illegal medicine exports

18 February 2019

On 14 December 2018, the TGA issued an infringement notice for export of unlawful medicines from Australia
Jurnista (hydromorphone hydrochloride) prolonged-release

13 February 2019

Product defect correction - potentially damaged tablets

ConvaTec Australia devices

25 January 2019

Recall of multiple products - potential for breaches of sterile packaging
EpiPen 300 mcg adrenaline auto-injector

23 January 2019

Update - medicine shortage resolved
OA/RA capsules

23 January 2019

Recall due to contamination
St John Ambulance Tiny Tots First Aid Kit - electronic thermometer

21 January 2019

Recall - potential risk of harm for children who access the button battery
A warning to consumers about the serious health risks relating to e-cigarette liquid

15 January 2019

The TGA is alerting consumers to the potential risks of purchasing electronic cigarette liquid
Germany Black Ant 2000mg tablets (Zhansheng Weige Chaoyue Xilishi)

15 January 2019

These tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma

11 January 2019

Update - additional confirmed cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma
South Australian man faces criminal charges for dealing with counterfeit and unapproved medicines

4 January 2019

Dealing countefeit and unapproved medicines is a serious offence as shown in recent TGA prosecution outcome in South Australia