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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 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
Health Canada suspends Allergan's licences for its Biocell breast implants after safety review concludes an increased risk of cancer
Health Canada suspends Allergan's licences for its Biocell breast implants after safety review concludes an increased risk of cancer
Starting date:
May 28, 2019
Type of…
AlertInformation update | 2019-05-28
Health Canada is advising Canadians about the potential health risks associated with unauthorized cell therapy treatments such as stem cell therapy
Health Canada is advising Canadians about the potential health risks associated with unauthorized cell therapy treatments such as stem cell therapy
Starting date:
May 15, 2019…
AlertInformation update | 2019-05-15
New safety information for women using dolutegravir, a medication used to treat HIV infection
New safety information for women using dolutegravir, a medication used to treat HIV infection
Starting date:
June 7,…
AlertInformation update | 2018-06-07