Alerts

Hazard alert due to potential for component fracture.

Safety advisory - do not use in the eye

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A review of the cardiovascular risks associated with the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Roche Diagnostic Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for its Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pumps.

Recall - potential for particulate contamination

Alcon Laboratories Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding AcrySof Cachet phakic lenses and has withdrawn the lenses from the market.

Boston Scientific, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert to cardiologists and surgeons regarding some models of Cognis Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) and Teligen Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs).

List of hazard alerts for Cognis Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillator and Teligen Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

Wright Medical Australia has issued a hazard alert regarding specific lots of its Claw and Claw II plates. Wright Medical Australia is also recalling unused stocks of the affected lots.

St Jude Medical, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding a potential issue with its Ellipse family of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

Johnson & Johnson Medical, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert for two Codman Certas Programmable Valve products.

Hazard alert due to faulty threads potentially preventing installation of drop-down stem extension or stem plug.