Alerts

Certain batches of Clexane (enoxaparin) have been recalled because of an impurity. Stop using it, check with your healthcare provider, and return any affected product. If you have concerns, consult your doctor.

Letters being dispatched by the sponsor

Continuing Australian reporting of bizarre and sometimes dangerous sleep related behaviours such as sleep walking and sleep driving in some users of zolpidem.

Information for health professionals and consumers about the rare risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with bisphosphonate medicines, including risk factors and precautions.

Consumer recall for VPX “No Shotgun” and BSN “Cell Mass” bodybuilding powders due to traces of the prescription drug coumarin.

Microbial contamination of the antiseptic wipes contained in the first aid kits.

The company is taking this action as a precaution because of reports of a rare, but serious, eye infection, Acanthamoeba keratitis, caused by a parasite.

Manufacture of the goods has been carried out by a manufacturer while the manufacturer did not hold a current licence, and the goods have been supplied whilst not complying with the applicable standards such as including labelling.

A connector component used in a previous version of Fisher and Paykel CPAP masks may fail prematurely.

Specific lots are being recalled because of production-line problems at AMO's manufacturing plant, which could affect the sterility of the product.

The design of the electrical power inlet to the humidifier is faulty.

Potential that the power pack could shut down the D-TRONplus Insulin Pump without any warning resulting in under-delivery of insulin.

Increasing evidence suggesting an association between the product formulation and a rare eye infection (Fusarium keratitis).

Phenylpropanolamine is no longer available in Australia due to safety concerns, including the risk of haemorrhagic stroke. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.