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Unlicensed ozone saunas may pose serious health risks to users and anyone in close proximity
Health Canada is warning that ozone saunas may pose serious health risks to users and to anyone in close proximity. In Canada, ozone saunas require a medical device licence from Health Canada to be imported and sold. To date, Health Canada has not…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-11-02
Philips Respironics recalls several models of CPAP and BiLevel PAP machines and mechanical ventilators
UPDATE (2022-07-27): Update on Philips Respironics recall of several models of CPAP and BiLevel PAP machines and mechanical ventilators
Health Canada is providing an update on the progress of Philips Respironics’ (Philips) recall of several models of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-27
Plasma pens are not authorized in Canada and may pose health risks
November 26, 2018
For immediate release
OTTAWA – Health Canada is advising consumers that plasma pens (also known as “fibroblast” devices) promoted for cosmetic skin treatments such as eyelid lifts, wrinkle reduction and…
AlertInformation update | 2022-05-11
Health Canada reminds Canadians that plasma pens are unauthorized and may pose health risks, following complaints involving Calgary and North York spas
August 25, 2019
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OTTAWA – Health Canada is reminding Canadians that plasma pens are not authorized for sale in Canada and that these devices may pose health risks. Health Canada is also underlining that consumers should be wary…
AlertInformation update | 2022-05-11
Rapid antigen test kits and potential exposure to hazardous substances
Following an increase in reports to poison control centres, Health Canada is advising Canadians about potential risks associated with the misuse or accidental ingestion or spillage of COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit solutions on the skin. Health Canada…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-02-24
Baxter Corporation’s MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets: Certain cleaning products, including hand sanitizers and solvents, may damage sets
Health Canada is advising patients who use MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets, manufactured by Baxter Corporation, that direct contact between the sets and certain cleaning products, including hand sanitizers and solvents, may damage…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-02-16