Alerts

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

PIP breast implants were available in Australia between 1998 and April 2010. In April 2010 non-implanted PIP breast implants were recalled from the Australian marketplace following reports of increased risk of rupture with PIP breast implants as a result of use by the manufacturer of non-approved silicone gel.

Updated recommendations for Pneumovax 23 revaccination due to high rates of local reactions after repeat doses.

We are updating safety information for Simvastatin due to new contraindications, precautions, and dosage recommendations. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

The TGA has become aware that the EIUS unicompartmental1 knee prosthesis supplied by Stryker Australia has a higher than expected revision rate (rate of revision surgery). Supply of the product in Australia has been suspended.