Alerts

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

Product Defect Alert - Unclear instructions may result in overdose of boron

Insulet Australia Pty Ltd has received reports of problems with the Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM). These include battery swelling, fluid leaking from the battery and in rare cases, extreme overheating which may pose a fire hazard.

Update on Trilogy 100 Ventilators

Recall of JSHealth Vitamins listed medicine Detox + Debloat.

Philips Respironics patient interface devices (face and nasal masks) with magnetic clips - New warnings

Update on BiPAP settings issues and recall progress

TRIKAFTA tablets may be incorrectly located in their pack (wallets).

Microbial contamination in several batches of Lucas' Papaw Ointment

MiniMed 600 and 700 series Insulin Pumps - Medtronic - Loss of power due to cracked or damaged battery cap.

Medtronic Cobalt and Crome ICDs and CRT-Ds - software update required

Product Defect Correction - Software errors affecting battery life and insulin delivery

Swisse Beauty Collagen Glow Gummies - Recall due to potential mould

Updated list of various sunscreens containing Cancer causing chemical Benzene - Recalls due to detection of Benzene.

KYND Stress Relief tablets - Recall due to unexpected number of allergic reactions

Recall - Potential sterility breach

Philips HeartStart AEDs - Product defect correction - gel separation from the foam/tin backing when peeled from the yellow plastic liner

Food recall - Elecare, Similac and Alimentum Infant Formulas

Consumers and health professionals are advised that SFI Australasia has initiated a recall for one batch of Ellura capsules due to the presence of ethylene oxide.

Recall - Possible presence of benzene

Recall due to risk of bacterial contamination