Alerts

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.

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.

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.

Insulet is advising they have received complaints of Omnipod DASH PDM/controller battery depletion as a result of the 3G network deactivation in the region.

The affected bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) devices may stop providing therapy on an intermittent or permanent basis and the ‘Ventilator Inoperative’ alarm will sound.

If the dosing syringe is stiff and difficult to use, you may not be able to control the delivery of the medicine. This poses a risk of choking, especially for babies.

Be alert to the issue of unexpected shut down of the A30 and A40 series bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) devices. This can cause interruptions and loss of therapy for patients.

Be alert about a higher risk of device failure with the Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) system. Read this if you're a patient, carer or health care provider.

The companies supplying Fanttest COVID-19 test kits were made aware of the potential for variability in the way the control line appears (ie a weak/faint/pale control line) when strong COVID-19 positive results are obtained.

Sun Herbal Pty Ltd is recalling Clear the Skin Formula a.k.a. Liang Xue Xiao Feng San CM116, a Chinese medicine for skin rash because the label does not display the required warning statement.

There have been reports of the dose counter stopping after the 10th dose and not locking after the 60th dose. If this happens, you should return the product to your place of purchase or contact Boehringer Ingelheim.

If you have an implanted SMR MB L1 Liner you may be at higher risk of requiring revision surgery.

Phytologic Holdings is recalling two batches of Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax 200-gram dried herb powder (AUST L 23408) due to insects being found in some bottles of these batches.

Sub Herbal is recalling all batches supplied in Australia of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Six Formula) supplements as a precaution. There is potential for the medicine to result in unacceptable amounts of lead.

Testing indicates the presence of Ralstonia pickettii in saline products manufactured by Legency Remedies Private. As a precaution, Aerowash Eyewash and Wound Irrigation ampoules are being recalled in Australia.

Bondi Sands Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of their sunscreen products after receiving reports that the sunscreen is splitting into layers. They may not offer the same protection.

The Space Saver Shower Stool (RG554H2) is being recalled due to potential for the seat section to crack. You can return the seat for a refund. Find out more about the recall by the FOR-DE Group.