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Health alert or recall Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks (Part 2 – March 31, 2021 to present)
Certain lots of hand sanitizers do not meet Health Canada requirements. Issues include: containing (or possibly containing) ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada; containing undeclared impurities at elevated levels; improper…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-11
Health alert or recall Distribution of a New Presentation of SPIKEVAX (elasomeran) COVID-19 Vaccine (0.10 mg/mL in 2.5 mL multidose vial) with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
A new presentation of SPIKEVAX (elasomeran) with a concentration of 0.10 mg/mL in a 2.5 mL multidose vial was authorized on June 01, 2022. In order to provide rapid access to the new presentation of SPIKEVAX (0.10 mg/mL, 2.5 mL multidose vial), Moderna…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-06-06
Health alert or recall The Newfoundland Distillery Company - Fighting Spirit: Acetaldehyde outside acceptable limit
The affected lots may contain an acetaldehyde concentration that is outside the acceptable limit.
RecallHealth product recall | 2022-04-21
Health alert or recall Sotrovimab for Injection - Risk of Treatment Failure due to Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 Subvariant
Sotrovimab, 500 mg IV, is unlikely to maintain efficacy against the Omicron BA.2 subvariant. Sotrovimab demonstrates reduced in vitro neutralization against the Omicron BA.2 subvariant.   Audience  Healthcare professionals responsible…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-04-14
Health alert or recall Distribution of EVUSHELD (tixagevimab and cilgavimab for injection) with English-Only Vial and Carton Labels
EVUSHELD (tixagevimab and cilgavimab for injection) was authorized by Health Canada on April 14, 2022. In order to provide rapid access to EVUSHELD in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, AstraZeneca will distribute product vials and cartons with…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-04-14
Health alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall Distribution of NUVAXOVID with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
NUVAXOVID was authorized by Health Canada on February 17, 2022. In order to provide earlier access to NUVAXOVID in the context of the global pandemic, Novavax, Inc. will distribute product vials, cartons and package inserts that are in English only for a…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-02-23
Health alert or recall Rapid Protectant Hand Sanitizer Gel: labelling
Affected lot(s) may be missing risk statements and the non medicinal ingredient carbomer on the outer label. 
RecallHealth product recall | 2022-02-23
Health alert or recall The Newfoundland Distillery Company - Fighting Spirit: Acetaldehyde outside acceptable limit
The affected lots may contain an acetaldehyde concentration that is outside the acceptable limit.
RecallHealth product recall | 2022-02-08
Health alert or recall Alcohol Antiseptic 80% (v/v) Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer: Acetaldehyde outside acceptable limit
The affected lots may contain an acetaldehyde concentration that is outside the acceptable limit.
RecallHealth product recall | 2022-02-08
Health alert or recall PAXLOVID (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) - Dosing and Dispensing in Renal Impairment, Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Drug Interactions, and English-Only Labels
UPDATED INFORMATION - July 6, 2022 A new PAXLOVID dose pack for use in patients with moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥30 to <60 mL/min) is now available with a distinct DIN: 02527804. Pfizer has introduced this new packaging configuration to…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-01-17
Health alert or recall Casirivimab and Imdevimab – High Risk of Treatment Failure Due to Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant
There is a high risk of treatment failure with the casirivimab and imdevimab combination based on analysis of neutralization activity against selected mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. The Canadian Product Monograph for casirivimab and…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-01-07
Health alert or recall Health Canada is updating the labels of the Janssen and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) COVID-19 vaccines
Health Canada is informing Canadians and healthcare professionals about changes to the product labels of the Janssen and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) COVID-19 vaccines. The Department is updating the label of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to provide…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-11-09
Health alert or recall Authorization of Sotrovimab for Injection for Use in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authorization of Sotrovimab for Injection for Use in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic Starting date: September 22, 2021 Posting date: October 4, 2021 Type of communication:…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2021-10-04
Health alert or recall 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
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