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" " Updated safety review of breast implants underscores the continuing importance of monitoring for cancer; increased risk with highly textured (macro-textured) implants
Health Canada has updated its 2019 and 2017 safety reviews on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare but serious cancer of the immune system that can develop next to a breast implant. This review found that there…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-04-06
" " Potential contamination of health products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. may pose health risks to Canadians
As a precaution, Health Canada is advising Canadians to stop using and discard all products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals (ultrasound gels, transmission and massage lotions, hand sanitizers and first aid antiseptics) due to potential bacterial…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-12-20
" " Graphene face masks
Graphene face masks Starting date: July 13, 2021 Posting date: September 28, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Medical Device Source of recall: Health Canada…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-09-28
" " Important Safety Information on Ultrasound Gels and Lotions Manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Potential Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis
Important Safety Information on Ultrasound Gels and Lotions Manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Potential Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis Starting date:…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2021-08-19
" " Recall of EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel - MediChoice (M500812) – Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis
Recall of EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel - MediChoice (M500812) – Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis Starting date: August 13, 2021 Posting date: August 13, 2021 Type of…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2021-08-13
" " Medtronic Heartware Ventricular Assist Device System - Recall Due to Risk of Neurological Adverse Events, Mortality and Delay or Failure to Restart
Medtronic Heartware Ventricular Assist Device System - Recall Due to Risk of Neurological Adverse Events, Mortality and Delay or Failure to Restart Starting date: June 24,…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2021-06-25
" " Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators
Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators Starting date: March 19, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Medical Device Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Product Safety…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-03-19
" " Medical Device Respirator recalls
Medical Device Respirator recalls Starting date: May 10, 2020 Posting date: June 23, 2020 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Medical Device Source of…
AlertInformation update | 2020-06-23
" " Cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with some medical devices with Bluetooth Low Energy chips
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with some medical devices with Bluetooth Low Energy chips Starting date: March 11, 2020 Type of communication: Information Update…
AlertInformation update | 2020-03-11
" " Avalon Fetal Monitor - Risk of Inaccurate Ultrasound-Derived Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Avalon Fetal Monitor - Risk of Inaccurate Ultrasound-Derived Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Starting date: October 9, 2019 Posting date: October 9, 2019 Type of communication:…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2019-10-09
" " Needle-free dermal filler devices used for cosmetic skin treatments are not authorized in Canada and may pose health risks
Needle-free dermal filler devices used for cosmetic skin treatments are not authorized in Canada and may pose health risks Starting date: September 13, 2019 Type of…
AlertInformation update | 2019-09-13
" " Important Safety Information on Alaris Infusion Sets and Alaris 8100 Pump Module - Risk of Over-Infusion
Important Safety Information on Alaris Infusion Sets and Alaris 8100 Pump Module - Risk of Over-Infusion Starting date: April 28, 2019 Posting date: May 30, 2019 Type of…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2019-05-30
" " Health Canada suspends Allergan's licences for its Biocell breast implants after safety review concludes an increased risk of cancer
Health Canada suspends Allergan's licences for its Biocell breast implants after safety review concludes an increased risk of cancer Starting date: May 28, 2019 Type of…
AlertInformation update | 2019-05-28
" " Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons (PCB) and Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents (PES) for the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and the Potential Risk of Long-Term All-Cause Mortality
Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons (PCB) and Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents (PES) for the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and the Potential Risk of Long-Term All-Cause Mortality…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2019-05-06
" " Intragastric Balloons and Potential Risk of Gastric and Esophageal Perforation, Pancreatitis, and Overinflation
Intragastric Balloons and Potential Risk of Gastric and Esophageal Perforation, Pancreatitis, and Overinflation Starting date: April 17, 2019 Posting date: April 17, 2019 Type…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2019-04-17
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