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" " Unauthorized blood glucose (sugar)-reading smartwatches may pose serious health risks to people with diabetes
Health Canada is warning people with diabetes and parents/caregivers of people with diabetes that various social media and online retail platforms are promoting unauthorized blood glucose-reading smartwatches. These devices have not been assessed for…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-11-29
" " Buying your health products on the Internet? Know the risks
As part of Operation Pangea XVI—an international effort led by INTERPOL to disrupt the online sale of counterfeit and other illegal health products around the world—Health Canada is reminding consumers to be careful when buying health products over…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-10-31
" " Unlicensed ozone saunas may pose serious health risks to users and anyone in close proximity
Health Canada is warning that ozone saunas may pose serious health risks to users and to anyone in close proximity. In Canada, ozone saunas require a medical device licence from Health Canada to be imported and sold. To date, Health Canada has not…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-11-02
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " Personal protective equipment sold by Maskopia (formerly Medkem Canada Inc.) may pose serious health risks
Personal protective equipment sold by Maskopia (formerly Medkem Canada Inc.) may pose serious health risks Starting date: December 22, 2020 Type of communication: Advisory…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-12-22
" " 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
" " 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
" " Barbed Sutures and the Potential Risk of Small Bowel Obstruction
Barbed Sutures and the Potential Risk of Small Bowel Obstruction Starting date: May 31, 2018 Posting date…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2018-05-31
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