Alerts

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding two potential issues involving multiple models of its deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation devices.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding two potential issues involving its SynchroMed II implantable infusion pump system.

St Jude Medical Australia has issued a hazard alert regarding its Implantable Cardiac Devices (ICDs, including Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds)) when reprogrammed with the Merlin Programmer using software version 17.2.2.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert for its Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprosthesis Model 305 due to the potential for implanting oversized valves.

Liko overhead lifts in chlorinated areas may have fastener corrosion, causing rails to fall. No reports in Australia, but check your lifts and contact Hill-Rom for inspection.

Questions and answers about Dextropropoxyphene

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Smith & Nephew, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding the femoral implant component of the Journey Bi-Cruciate Stabilised (BCS) knee replacement system.

Phen Tabz tablets are banned in Australia because they contain a hidden, dangerous chemical (DMAA) that can seriously harm your health.

New conditions for Di-Gesic and Doloxene (dextropropoxyphene) took effect on 10 October 2013 to ensure safe use, changing how these pain-killers are prescribed and supplied.