Alerts

Invacare Australia is updating the Instructions for Use (IFU) of the Birdie Lifter and Compact Lifter. Users need to be aware of the correct position for the carabiner and the correct attachment of the hanger bar.

Homart Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd is recalling specific batches of its product, SpringLeaf Fat Clear, due to two identified compliance problems.

Concerta modified-release tablets will remain in shortage at various times until the end of 2026

Well Herb is recalling batch numbers: DB0014M & DB0015M with expiry Date 11/12/2027 supplied in Australia of Xinyi Biyan Pills due to the medicine having unacceptable amounts of lead above the permitted daily dose.

Due to ongoing problems with their A30 and A40 series BiPAP devices, Philips is now contacting those affected to organise replacement devices or discuss alternative options.

Clinical guidance for prescribers during the shortages is available.

Stryker is conducting an Urgent Recall of certain serial numbers of the HeartSine Defibrillators.

Pentavite Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of Pentavite Multivitamin + Iron Kids Chewables because the product is missing required warning statements on the label.

We have approved overseas-registered substitutes for Pegasys 135 micrograms/0.5 mL and 180 micrograms/0.5 mL pre-filled syringes.

Product Correction: Some K Care Seat Walkers have been supplied without a complete User Manual.

Various brands of metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg immediate-release tablets are in shortage.

Weleda Australia Pty Ltd is recalling one batch of Weleda Baby Teething Powder following a complaint that a fragment of glass was found in one bottle of this product.

Felton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporiser, Model number EBSV2013 due to a quality problem whereby the enclosed heating element can overheat.

Brauer Natural Medicine is recalling several batches of its Baby & Child Teething Gel, 20 g, due to the potential for a small plastic fragment from the tube rim being present in the gel.

Stryker is conducting an urgent recall of certain lots of the HeartSine Samaritan Public Access Defibrillator Pak (PAD-PAK). Stryker is now attempting to reach the small percentage of customers affected.

Stryker is conducting an urgent product correction of certain lots of the HeartSine Defibrillator. Stryker is now attempting to reach the small percentage of customers affected.

Bliss Baby is recalling all batches of ARTG 351147 - Flatus tube, single-use - Lufti Colic Reliever, due to insufficient evidence provided to the TGA to support its safe use.

Ritalin and Artige immediate-release tablets are now also in shortage, and a shortage of Ritalin LA capsules is anticipated.

Several vitamin and perinatal (including preconception) products are being recalled due to a lack of or excessive levels of potassium iodine.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia has issued a product alert for Vyvanse capsules due to minor packaging errors. The medication is safe to use as prescribed.

Reynard Health Supplies is conducting a Critical Recall of the above products. A contamination problem has been identified with the products.

Boston Scientific have advised that subsets of ACCOLADE and VISIONIST pacemakers have an increased risk of permanently entering Safety Mode which has limited functionality.

Pharmacists can use a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) to dispense Protaphane Penfill human insulin in the place of a Protaphane InnoLet cartridge.

Caruso's Natural Health Pty Ltd is recalling certain batches of WEE LESS, BLOAT EZE and ASHWAGANDHA 7500 due to suspected tampering.

There is a potential for insulin leakage with the Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system due to a manufacturing problem.