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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
" " Updated safety review of breast implants underscores the continuing importance of monitoring for cancer; increased risk with highly textured (macro-textured) implants
Health Canada has updated its 2019 and 2017 safety reviews on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare but serious cancer of the immune system that can develop next to a breast implant. This review found that there…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-04-06
" " Potential contamination of health products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. may pose health risks to Canadians
As a precaution, Health Canada is advising Canadians to stop using and discard all products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals (ultrasound gels, transmission and massage lotions, hand sanitizers and first aid antiseptics) due to potential bacterial…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-12-20
" " Graphene face masks
Graphene face masks Starting date: July 13, 2021 Posting date: September 28, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Medical Device Source of recall: Health Canada…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-09-28
" " 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
" " Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators
Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators Starting date: March 19, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Medical Device Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Product Safety…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-03-19
" " 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
" " 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 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
" " Avalon Fetal Monitor - Risk of Inaccurate Ultrasound-Derived Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Avalon Fetal Monitor - Risk of Inaccurate Ultrasound-Derived Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Starting date: October 9, 2019 Posting date: October 9, 2019 Type of communication:…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2019-10-09
" " 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
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