Alerts

On 26 January 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a safety communication to warn about an association between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The risk of a patient developing this type of lymphoma is very low.

Minicrosser-Cyclone DX, 3- and 4-wheel mobility scooters, Models 130T & 140T, manufactured before January 2007, are being recalled.

There have been some instances in Europe where the controller on the subject units has spontaneously ignited due to a faulty controller setting.

The combination of products may not be suitable for use as a vehicle transport device.

Otto Bock Australia Pty Ltd has initiated a recall of a number of mobility chairs consisting of the combination of the Otto Bock Discovery Wheelbase and the Leckey Mygo Seat.

Abbott Diabetes Care has identified a problem associated with the slow filling with certain lots of Optium blood glucose test strips.

A connector component used in a previous version of Fisher and Paykel CPAP masks may fail prematurely.

Specific lots are being recalled because of production-line problems at AMO's manufacturing plant, which could affect the sterility of the product.

The design of the electrical power inlet to the humidifier is faulty.

Potential that the power pack could shut down the D-TRONplus Insulin Pump without any warning resulting in under-delivery of insulin.

Increasing evidence suggesting an association between the product formulation and a rare eye infection (Fusarium keratitis).

Phenylpropanolamine is no longer available in Australia due to safety concerns, including the risk of haemorrhagic stroke. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

The products may be contaminated with bacteria and may pose a risk to health.

These products may be contaminated with bacteria and may pose a risk to health.