Alerts

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals has initiated a recall for product correction of certain lots of its NordiPen medical device.

Recall due to potential gas leak.

Stryker Australia has issued a hazard alert to surgeons regarding its Oasys Midline Occipital Plate.

Recall for product correction for Medtronic SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL implantable infusion pumps.

The TGA warns that Plexus Slim Accelerator Capsules and the 3-Day Trial Pack are unsafe and illegal in Australia because they contain a banned substance that can cause serious health problems.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Medtronic Australasia is issuing a hazard alert for its Consulta Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P).

Hydroxyethyl starch (Voluven and Volulyte) and increased risk of mortality

GE Healthcare has initiated a recall for product correction for a number of its nuclear medicine imaging systems.

B. Braun Australia is withdrawing the cementless version of the Columbus Knee System from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). They have also issued a related hazard alert to surgeons.

Synthes Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling unused stock of its 3.7 mm and 5.0 mm Dynamic Locking Screws.

Medtronic has initiated a recall of unused stock of multiple lots of its Infuse/LT-Cage Bone Graft Kit.

Medtronic has initiated a recall for product correction for its Medtronic Paradigm insulin infusion sets.

Johnson & Johnson Medical is issuing a hazard alert to implanting surgeons regarding one lot of its Glenosphere Orientation Guide (lot number 5120443).

Yong Gang tablets contain undeclared prescription substances and pose serious health risks. Stop using them and return any remaining tablets to your pharmacy. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

Johnson & Johnson Medical has initiated a recall of all unused stock and issued a hazard alert to implanting surgeons for two Codman Certas Programmable Valve products.