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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
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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 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
" " RW Consumer Products Ltd. voluntarily recalls all lots of "Gripe Water – Alcohol And Preservative Free" because of microbial contamination
RW Consumer Products Ltd. voluntarily recalls all lots of "Gripe Water – Alcohol And Preservative Free" because of microbial contamination Starting date: September…
AlertInformation update | 2019-09-21
" " Health Canada advises Canadians to exercise caution when taking gabapentin or pregabalin with opioids
Health Canada advises Canadians to exercise caution when taking gabapentin or pregabalin with opioids Starting date: September 17, 2019 Type of communication: Information…
AlertInformation update | 2019-09-17
" " 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
" " Health Canada clarifies position on Platelet Rich Plasma treatments
Health Canada clarifies position on Platelet Rich Plasma treatments Starting date: July 26, 2019 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Biologic/vaccine Source…
AlertInformation update | 2019-07-26
" " Substance use during summer events and festivals
Substance use during summer events and festivals Starting date: June 20, 2019 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Drugs, Affects children, pregnant or…
AlertInformation update | 2019-06-20
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