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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
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
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
Unauthorized soft-shelled hyperbaric chambers may pose serious health risks
Unauthorized soft-shelled hyperbaric chambers may pose serious health risks
Starting date:
October 25, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Medical…
AlertInformation update | 2019-10-25
Health Canada assessing NDMA in ranitidine
Health Canada assessing NDMA in ranitidine
Starting date:
September 13, 2019
Posting date:
September 13, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Drugs…
AlertInformation update | 2019-09-13
Pfizer Canada is reporting a shortage of EpiPen (0.3 mg) auto-injectors and taking precautions to minimize impact on Canadians
Pfizer Canada is reporting a shortage of EpiPen (0.3 mg) auto-injectors and taking precautions to minimize impact on Canadians
Starting date:
July 19, 2019
Type of…
AlertInformation update | 2019-07-19
Information Update - Infrared saunas not authorized to treat any medical conditions
Information Update - Infrared saunas not authorized to treat any medical conditions
Starting date:
July 4, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Medical…
AlertInformation update | 2019-07-04
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
Health Canada warns Canadians of potential cancer risk associated with gentian violet
Health Canada warns Canadians of potential cancer risk associated with gentian violet
Starting date:
June 12, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Drugs…
AlertInformation update | 2019-06-12
Health products manufactured by Konsar Future Nutrition Inc. may pose serious health risks
Health products manufactured by Konsar Future Nutrition Inc. may pose serious health risks
Starting date:
May 29, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:…
AlertInformation update | 2019-05-29
Testing finds pharmaceutical ingredients in unauthorized health products seized from Sunrise Lee Chinese Herbs Centre in Calgary, Alberta
Testing finds pharmaceutical ingredients in unauthorized health products seized from Sunrise Lee Chinese Herbs Centre in Calgary, Alberta…
AlertInformation update | 2019-05-08
Health Canada testing identifies additional health risks involving unauthorized products sold by A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic Ltd.
Health Canada testing identifies additional health risks involving unauthorized products sold by A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic Ltd…
AlertInformation update | 2019-04-12
Health Canada advises Allergan of its intent to suspend its licences for Biocell breast implants as a precautionary measure
Health Canada advises Allergan of its intent to suspend its licences for Biocell breast implants as a precautionary measure
Starting date:
April 4, 2019
Type of communication…
AlertInformation update | 2019-04-04