Alerts

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advises that the R3 metal liner component of the R3 acetabular system (used in hip replacements) is being recalled by the Australian sponsor, Smith & Nephew Surgical Pty Ltd.

Specific lots of Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound Transmission Gel have been recalled due to contamination by bacteria.

Endeavour Industries is recalling this walking stick because it has been manufactured using a grade or gauge of aluminium tube which is inadequate.

Endeavour Industries brand Quad (4 X Point) Walking Sticks, Product Code X640, are being recalled.

CSL Biotherapies is recalling the batch 3450700309 of Albumex 4, due to the presence of ethylene glycol

Some batches of Albumex manufactured prior to 25 January 2012 may be contaminated with very low levels of ethylene glycol

Information on the management of issues related to the recall of PIP silicone gel breast implants

Information on the management of issues related to the recall of PIP silicone gel breast implants

The TGA advises that while PIP breast implants were recalled due to the use of unauthorised silicone, current evidence does not support routine removal in patients without symptoms, and individuals are encouraged to seek medical advice if concerned.

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Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) is being withdrawn from the market because it does not improve survival rates in severe sepsis patients.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.