Alerts

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.

The recall is being conducted because a routine sterility test on the Trident Catheter Valve in a particular set of lots has failed.

Concerns over the sterility of the affected lots were raised following the failure of the sterility testing conducted by the manufacturer.

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

Specific lots of an additional contact lens model i.e. Avaira Sphere Contact Lens have been identified as being affected by the unintended presence of a residue identified as silicone oil.

We are recalling all batches of Savacol Antiseptic Mouth & Throat Rinse (alcohol-free) due to bacterial contamination.

The manufacturer detected microbial contamination of the product after an overseas report of a visual abnormality of the product.

Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) is being withdrawn from the market because it does not improve survival rates in severe sepsis patients. Stop using it and consult your doctor for alternative treatments.

The product may have bacterial contamination and appear either runny or cloudy.

A small number of Meducore Easy Automatic External Defibrillator (AEDs) 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.

Additional devices have been identified as being affected by the 'Error 2' message.

This recall follows a recent increase in the number of failures of CI512 implant in the Cochlear Nucleus CI500 Implant range.

Recall of un-implanted Cochlear Nucleus CI500 Implant Range.

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

Avaira Toric contact lenses

About Octagam 5%: lifting of the voluntary recall

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.

Product may not have been properly sterilised.

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

Kits with the above item number and barcode number contain a thermometer which displays the temperature reading in degrees Fahrenheit rather than degrees Celsius.

Recall of some LifeScan OneTouch Verio Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

Users are experiencing repeated 'Error 2' warning messages when used in conditions of high temperature and/or humidity due to contamination on one of the meter's components, which occurred during the manufacturing process.

Minicrosser-Cyclone DX, 3- and 4-wheel mobility scooters, Models 130T & 140T, manufactured before January 2007, are being recalled.

There have been some instances in Europe where the controller on the subject units has spontaneously ignited due to a faulty controller setting.