Alerts

Interpharma Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of Sodium Chloride 0.9% 30mL ampoules due to potential contamination with Ralstonia pickettii. You can return them for a refund.

We're continuing to investigate and take action about the potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii. Read about a product recall and quarantines.

We're aware of Ralstonia pickettii cases in patients across Australia and are working closely with health departments to investigate the possible role of therapeutic goods.

If you've purchased APOHEALTH Paracetamol Pain Relief paracetamol 500 mg film-coated tablets in a bottle, ensure it is kept out of reach of children. This product does not have child-resistant packaging.

ResMed Pty Ltd is updating the safety information and warnings for their masks that have magnets.

FIT-BioCeuticals Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of BioCeuticals Zinc Drops. In these batches, the zinc and the liquid are separating, which means that you may not get the correct dose of zinc.

If you've purchased this sunscreen, do not spray it directly on your face. Spray the sunscreen onto your hands and then apply on your face.

Metagenics (Aust) Pty Ltd is recalling a batch of Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Raspberry Powder, due to high pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) content. Read more about the recall.

Find out about a software problem with the SmartDrive MX2+ App, for the PushTracker E2 and E3 wearable watches, causing safety issues for operating manual wheelchairs.

Felton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd is recalling some batches of the Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporiser - Humidifier because the enclosed heating element can overheat.

Be alert to an issue affecting all units of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) Ankle Prosthesis supplied in the Australian market.

Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of Natural Instinct Kids SPF50+ Clean Sunscreen 200mL topical cream and 50mL rollerball products after receiving reports that the sunscreen fluid is splitting into layers.

Medtronic Australasia is informing customers about the serious risk of valve infolding for EvolutePRO+ 34mm Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV), item code - EVPROPLUS-34US.

BioCeuticals is recalling one Batch 220380 (exp 02/2024) of Ultra Potent-C Chewable (60s) (AUST L 208690) following a consumer report of a metal fragment found in one tablet.

The TGA has decided to cancel the registration of pholcodine-containing medicines and is recalling them from pharmacies.

Users may experience extended periods of signal loss and during this time they won’t receive high or low glucose alarms.

Church and Dwight are recalling two batches of Curash Nappy Rash Cream, following reports of adverse reactions

Philips has advised that corrected pads will be shipped in early 2023 to customers affected by the problem.

Recall of Glute Master -Maxx Products

Recall of API Forearm crutches - tall and adult sizes

Philips Respironics (the manufacturer) detected two problems with corrected Trilogy 100 ventilators

Zimmer Biomet, in consultation with the TGA, is issuing an Implant Hazard Alert for the NexGen Stemmed Cemented Option Tibial Component.

Aidacare Pty Ltd - Aspire Superlite Adjustable Seat Walker - Consumer Level Product Defect Correction - Securing nut incorrectly assembled

Safety alert relating to CPAP and BiPAP face and nasal masks that contain magnets which may cause active implantable devices to malfunction

Recall of one batch of Vicks VapoRub Xtra Strong 100g (AUST L 372739) which has been incorrectly labelled as Vicks Vaporub ointment