Alerts

The TGA has performed and reported on a large number of tests on the chemical properties, physical properties and the biological safety of the gels and shells of PIP breast implants.

TGA safety alert warning that Albuterex Xtreme, Albutarex Xtreme and Albutarex Femme Formula contain undeclared prescription substances and high caffeine levels, posing serious health risks and are subject to recall.

Libigirl capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. It contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil and has not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy.

Meizi Evolution Botanical Slimming soft gel 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.

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

PIP breast implants: Consumer questions & answers

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Alphapharm, in consultation with the TGA, are undertaking a voluntary recall of several batches of Ventolin and Asmol inhalers due to a fault in the delivery mechanism of a small number of inhalers within each batch. This can lead to less than the full dose being delivered for each puff.

Albuterex Xtreme Formula poses a serious health risk and should not be taken. It contains undeclared and prohibited import yohimbine, undeclared theophylline, and very high levels of caffeine.

Making Life Easy and Independent Living Superstore Pty Ltd (MLE) is recalling some batches of the MLE Forearm Crutch Ergo Grip (Tall and Adult).

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture (ASDM), in conjunction with the TGA, is investigating elevated failure rates of the patella (knee cap) component of the Active Knee System—an implant used in knee replacement procedures.

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

Majestic slimming capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Both substances have serious safety concerns.

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

The TGA advises health professionals and patients that Global Orthopaedic Technology has cancelled the Apex K2 Femoral Stem from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

The TGA advises health professionals and patients that Zimmer has cancelled the implant from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

We are recalling all batches of Muscletech Hydroxystim capsules due to the presence of the banned substance DMAA. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

Data collected by the Australian National Joint Replacement Registry (NJRR) revealed that the SMR had a higher-than-expected revision rate.

Six batches of Infanrix hexa vaccine are being recalled due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

Naturally Kouxan Best Slim 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

Some batches of the Typhim Vi Vaccine are being recalled due to lower antigen content. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

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

TGA safety alert on Eon, Eon Mini and Brio implantable pulse generators warns of possible overheating during charging and rare battery malfunctions that may lead to loss of device function.

We are recalling Serenace (haloperidol) 0.5mg tablets from batch BJ431 due to mould contamination. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update