Alerts

A review of the cardiovascular risks associated with the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Roche Diagnostic Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for its Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pumps.

Recall - potential for particulate contamination

Alcon Laboratories Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding AcrySof Cachet phakic lenses and has withdrawn the lenses from the market.

Boston Scientific, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert to cardiologists and surgeons regarding some models of Cognis Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) and Teligen Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs).

TGA safety alert on serotonin‑blocking medicines warns of the risk of serotonin syndrome, particularly when used with other serotonergic drugs, and outlines symptoms and precautions.

African Black Ant capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sildenafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

MMC Sex Men capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sildenafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

List of hazard alerts for Cognis Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillator and Teligen Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

Wright Medical Australia has issued a hazard alert regarding specific lots of its Claw and Claw II plates. Wright Medical Australia is also recalling unused stocks of the affected lots.

St Jude Medical, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding a potential issue with its Ellipse family of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

Slyn Both Green capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sibutramine. This increases the risk of major cardiac events.

Slyn Both (for both Men & Women) capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain undeclared fluoxetine and orlistat. They have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Johnson & Johnson Medical, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert for two Codman Certas Programmable Valve products.

Hard Ten Days capsules pose a serious health risk and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sildenafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Zhansheng Weige Chaoyue Xilishi tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. The contain undeclared sildenafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Chong Cao Zhag Bian Bao capsules pose a serious health risk and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sildenafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Libigrow capsules pose a serious health risk and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Libigrow Xtreme capsules pose a serious health risk and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Night Man tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared prescription substance sildenafil. They have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Tibet Babao tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared prescription substance sildenafil. They have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.

Hazard alert due to faulty threads potentially preventing installation of drop-down stem extension or stem plug.

To date, the CORE HIV Rapid Test has NOT been registered or included in the ARTG, and there is a risk that the test may not perform as intended or may risk the health and safety of the user.

TGA safety alert update on propofol (Provive and Sandoz 1% emulsion) outlines investigation into possible bacterial contamination, confirming supply restrictions lifted and no evidence of contamination in tested batches.

Lady-Era tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain undeclared diclofenac and have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.