Product recalls

A product recall is the removal of a therapeutic product from supply on the Australian market.

A recall action is our process to resolve a problem with a therapeutic good that is related to:

• safety
• quality
• efficacy (performance)
• presentation (including labelling and packaging).

Recall actions vary on a case-by-case basis depending on the risk that the problem poses to public health and safety.

A recall action can occur because of:

• basic problems, such as errors in labels or packages
• more serious and complex problems, such as an unexpected increase in side effects or microbial contamination.

You can see the latest recall notices below or search our recall actions database. 

Find out how we manage a recall.