Alerts

The TGA advises that while PIP breast implants were recalled due to the use of unauthorised silicone, current evidence does not support routine removal in patients without symptoms, and individuals are encouraged to seek medical advice if concerned.

At the time of writing, the TGA has been advised that approximately 9,054 PIP breast implants have been implanted by surgeons between 2002 and 2010. In April 2010 non-implanted PIP breast implants were recalled from the Australian marketplace.

Specific packs (lots) of Avaira Sphere contact lenses are being recalled by CooperVision Australia Pty Ltd

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been advised by Ferno Australia Pty Ltd that a small number of Meducore Easy Automatic External Defibrillator (AEDs) that are currently being recalled for product correction cannot be located.

This is an update to the alert issued by the TGA on 16 June 2011. Johnson and Johnson have advised the TGA of additional serial numbers affected by the recall.

Specific packs of Avaira Toric contact lenses are being recalled by CooperVision Australia Pty Ltd

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been advised that TRIAD Sterile Lubricating Jelly, 3g sachet, with lot numbers beginning with 7, 8, 9 or 0, is being recalled as it may not have been properly sterilised.

Recall of IGC Dorel Safety 1st Complete Healthcare Kit: Thermometer

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has received enquiries about the recall of the LCS® DuofixTM Femoral Knee Replacement Component.

Medical Visions Australia Pty Ltd following consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration is undertaking the recall of all non implanted silicone gel breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP). The recall applies to all models of this type of implant.

A number of brands of hot/cold gel packs are being recalled following testing by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of contents for ethylene glycol, a toxic substance. Testing was undertaken following the previous recall of Thermoskin® hot/cold gel packs to determine if the problem was more widespread.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advised on 2 September 2008 that the Thermoskin® brand of hot/cold gel packs was being recalled after testing revealed that they contained the toxic substance ethylene glycol, rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol.

We have been notified of spontaneous disintegration of zirconia femoral head prostheses in some batches manufactured by Saint Gobain Céramiques Avancées Desmarquest.

These questions and answers are about the hazard alert and recall of zirconia femoral head hip prostheses.