Alerts

Global Orthopaedic Technology is issuing a hazard alert for the MSA Hip System due to it having a higher-than-expected revision rate.

Recall due to potential for delay to treatment in rare cases.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Roche Diagnostic Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of its Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meter due to the potential for incorrect blood glucose readings as a result of users not following the device instructions.

The TGA has suspended the Cereform silicone gel-filled breast implants and associated sizers from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

Invacare Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of some units of its Aquatec Ocean VIP mobile shower and toilet commode.

Recall due to potential for connection issues.

Synthes Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is issuing a hazard alert for its BC Distractor Body, a component of the Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Distraction System.

Recall for product correction due to potential for front wheels to break.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Pfizer Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling one batch of its Xyntha 500IU dual-chamber syringe.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Roche Diabetes Care, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of its Accu-Chek Mobile glucose tests due to the potential for a commonly used antibiotic to interfere with blood glucose test results.

Zimmer, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding its Natural-Knee II System metal-backed patella.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Baxter Healthcare, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of its HomeChoice Pro automated peritoneal dialysis system.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding multiple models of its neurostimulation devices, including those used for deep brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation therapies.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding multiple models of its spinal cord stimulation devices.

Medical Vision Australia Plastic & Cosmetic, has undertaken a recall of the implants and associated sizers.

Update - Recall now includes Papillon Mini blood glucose monitors.

List of all alerts for HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system recall.

Recall for product correction due to instructions for use update.

Recall due to higher flammability risk if washed incorrectly.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding two potential issues involving multiple models of its deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation devices.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding two potential issues involving its SynchroMed II implantable infusion pump system.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert for its Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprosthesis Model 305 due to the potential for implanting oversized valves.

Hazard alert due to software fault potentially leading to insufficient therapy.

Liko overhead lifts in chlorinated areas may have fastener corrosion, causing rails to fall. No reports in Australia but check your lifts and contact Hill-Rom for inspection.