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" " 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
" " Ranitidine products recalled because of a nitrosamine impurity
UPDATE: March 11, 2022 – Pharmascience Inc. recalls 30 lots of 150 mg over-the-counter ranitidine packaged in blister packs Pharmascience Inc. is recalling 30 lots of over-the-counter ranitidine drugs (150 mg tablets), packaged in blister packs, after…
AlertInformation update | 2022-03-11
" " LEO Pharma Inc. is withdrawing the drug Picato (Ingenol mebutate), used to treat skin lesions, due to the potential increased risk of skin cancer
LEO Pharma Inc. is withdrawing the drug Picato (Ingenol mebutate), used to treat skin lesions, due to the potential increased risk of skin cancer Starting date: July 2, 2020…
AlertInformation update | 2020-10-27
" " Information Update - Use of the drug Picato may increase the risk of skin cancer
Information Update - Use of the drug Picato may increase the risk of skin cancer Starting date: July 2, 2020 Posting date: July 2, 2020 Type of communication: Information…
AlertInformation update | 2020-07-02
" " 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
" " Certain Metformin diabetes drugs recalled due to the presence or possible presence of NDMA
Certain Metformin diabetes drugs recalled due to the presence or possible presence of NDMA Starting date: February 5, 2020 Posting date: June 13, 2020 Type of communication:…
AlertInformation update | 2020-06-13
" " Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can have serious side effects. These drugs should be used only under the supervision of a physician.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can have serious side effects. These drugs should be used only under the supervision of a physician. Starting date: April 25, 2020 Posting…
AlertInformation update | 2020-04-25
" " No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms
No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms Starting date: March 20, 2020 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Drugs Source of recall:…
AlertInformation update | 2020-03-20
" " 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
" " Alcohol, Cannabis and Drug Use During the Holiday Season
Alcohol, Cannabis and Drug Use During the Holiday Season Starting date: December 17, 2019 Posting date: December 17, 2019 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory…
AlertInformation update | 2019-12-17
" " Health Canada clarification: laser-based medical devices are not licensed in Canada to cure fungal nail infections
Health Canada clarification: laser-based medical devices are not licensed in Canada to cure fungal nail infections Starting date: July 25, 2019 Posting date: December 5, 2019…
AlertInformation update | 2019-12-05
" " Health Canada evaluating NDMA in metformin drugs
Health Canada evaluating NDMA in metformin drugs Starting date: December 5, 2019 Posting date: December 5, 2019 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Drugs…
AlertInformation update | 2019-12-05
" " Health Canada reminds Canadians of the dangers of unauthorized health products; it will not hesitate to take enforcement action if needed
Health Canada reminds Canadians of the dangers of unauthorized health products; it will not hesitate to take enforcement action if needed Starting date: December 4, 2019 Type…
AlertInformation update | 2019-12-04
" " Health Canada updates Canadians on its ongoing assessment of nitrosamine impurities in certain drugs
Health Canada updates Canadians on its ongoing assessment of nitrosamine impurities in certain drugs Starting date: December 2, 2019 Type of communication: Information Update…
AlertInformation update | 2019-12-02
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