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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
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
Get ready for this summer’s heat with expert tips!
Get ready for this summer’s heat with expert tips!
Starting date:
June 22, 2020
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory:
Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health…
AlertInformation update | 2020-06-22
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
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
Health Canada warns of the recall of several additional USB chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards
Health Canada warns of the recall of several additional USB chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards
Starting date:
March 23, 2020
Type of communication:
Information Update…
AlertInformation update | 2020-03-23
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 warns of the recall of several USB wall chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards
Health Canada warns of the recall of several USB wall chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards
Starting date:
February 6, 2020
Posting date:
February 6, 2020
Type of…
AlertInformation update | 2020-02-06
Health Canada sets new cyanide limit to mitigate risks associated with eating apricot kernels
Health Canada sets new cyanide limit to mitigate risks associated with eating apricot kernels
Starting date:
January 24, 2020
Type of communication:
Information Update…
AlertInformation update | 2020-01-24
Health Canada advises Canadians about an unregistered pest control product on the market
Health Canada advises Canadians about an unregistered pest control product on the market
Starting date:
December 20, 2019
Type of communication:
Information Update
Subcategory…
AlertInformation update | 2019-12-20