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Know the risks: Replacing a healthy natural eye lens with an intraocular eye lens for vision correction
Health Canada is warning that intraocular lenses are not licensed to replace a patient’s natural, healthy lens (without cataracts) and that their use for this purpose comes with risks that may outweigh the benefits.
Entities such as surgical eye…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-02-03
Magnets in certain Philips Respironics sleep therapy masks may cause serious injury to some individuals
Certain Philips Respironics sleep therapy masks used with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) machines have magnets in their headgear clips or straps. These magnets could cause safety concerns for…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-09-26
Counterfeit COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits found in Ontario
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) found in Ontario. The counterfeit devices were sold online by a distributor named Healthful Plus, without the required licence to…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-05
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
For immediate release
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
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
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
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
Dr. pen microneedling devices are not authorized for sale and may pose health risks
Health Canada has received a number of complaints regarding the importation, sale and use of unauthorized Dr. pen microneedling pens and cartridges in Canada, including reports from local public health units. These devices have been found for sale online…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-12-16
Unauthorized injectable drugs and medical devices seized from Vivian Spa in Mississauga, ON, may pose serious health risks
Unauthorized injectable drugs and medical devices seized from Vivian Spa in Mississauga, ON, may pose serious health risks
Starting date:
October 19, 2021
Type of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-10-19
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