Alerts

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Mobility Plus, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of Crocodile size 3 walkers.

A hazard alert has been issued to cardiologists and surgeons regarding some models of Cognis Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) and Teligen Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs).

Stryker Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert to surgeons regarding OtisMed ShapeMatch Cutting Guides.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that LMT Surgical is issuing a hazard alert for all sizes and lots of its PyroTitan humeral resurfacing arthroplasty device.

Boston Scientific has initiated a recall for product correction for multiple lots of its Promus Element Plus Monorail everolimus-eluting coronary stent system.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction of certain lots of its NordiPen medical device.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Stryker Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert to surgeons regarding its Oasys Midline Occipital Plate.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Medtronic Australasia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for its Medtronic SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL implantable infusion pumps.

The TGA warns that Plexus Slim Accelerator Capsules and the 3-Day Trial Pack are unsafe and illegal in Australia because they contain a banned substance that can cause serious health problems.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Medtronic Australasia is issuing a hazard alert for its Consulta Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P).