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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 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
Health alert or recall 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 alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall 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 alert or recall 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 alert or recall Status of non-absorbable synthetic surgical mesh for the transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse in Canada
Status of non-absorbable synthetic surgical mesh for the transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse in Canada Starting date: July 26, 2019 Type of communication: Information…
AlertInformation update | 2019-07-26
Health alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall 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 alert or recall 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
Health alert or recall Health Canada will be updating its safety review of breast implants
Health Canada will be updating its safety review of breast implants Starting date: February 12, 2019 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Medical Device…
AlertInformation update | 2019-02-12
Health alert or recall Health Canada encourages Canadians to report incidents involving medical devices to help strengthen patient safety
Health Canada encourages Canadians to report incidents involving medical devices to help strengthen patient safety Starting date: January 15, 2019 Type of communication:…
AlertInformation update | 2019-01-15
Health alert or recall Operation Pangea XI reinforces the dangers of buying unauthorized health products online
Operation Pangea XI reinforces the dangers of buying unauthorized health products online Starting date: October 23, 2018 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory…
AlertInformation update | 2018-10-23
Health alert or recall Health Canada reminds Canadians of the risks of decorative contact lenses
Health Canada reminds Canadians of the risks of decorative contact lenses Starting date: October 12, 2018 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Medical Device…
AlertInformation update | 2018-10-12
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