Alerts

To date, the CORE HIV Rapid Test has NOT been registered or included in the ARTG, and there is a risk that the test may not perform as intended or may risk the health and safety of the user.

Global Orthopaedic Technology is issuing a hazard alert for the MSA Hip System due to it having a higher-than-expected revision rate.

Recall due to potential for delay to treatment in rare cases.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Roche Diagnostic Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of its Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meter due to the potential for incorrect blood glucose readings as a result of users not following the device instructions.

The TGA has suspended the Cereform silicone gel-filled breast implants and associated sizers from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

Invacare Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of some units of its Aquatec Ocean VIP mobile shower and toilet commode.

Recall due to potential for connection issues.

As a precaution, health professionals are advised to avoid using all sizes and batches of AFT-distributed Provive and Sandoz Propofol 1% products until further investigation is complete.

Safety alert due to potential for incorrect INR results.