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Health alert or recall Counterfeit COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits found in Ontario
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) found in Ontario. The counterfeit devices were sold online by a distributor named Healthful Plus, without the required licence to…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-08-05
Health alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall 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 alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall 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
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