Alerts

Health professionals and consumers are advised that selected lots of AMS 800 Control Pumps may not function as intended by the manufacturer, American Medical Systems Inc (AMS).

Health professionals and patients are advised that a review of post-market surveillance data has identified that the Adept 12/14 Modular Head has a higher-than-expected revision rate.

Precautionary product notification for GlaxoSmithKline Australia (GSK) influenza vaccine, Fluarix

About seasonal flu vaccine: 2013 seasonal influenza vaccines for use in children

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

The TGA has performed and reported on a large number of tests on the chemical properties, physical properties and the biological safety of the gels and shells of PIP breast implants.

Making Life Easy and Independent Living Superstore Pty Ltd (MLE) is recalling some batches of the MLE Forearm Crutch Ergo Grip (Tall and Adult).

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture (ASDM), in conjunction with the TGA, is investigating elevated failure rates of the patella (knee cap) component of the Active Knee System—an implant used in knee replacement procedures.