Alerts

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Baxter Healthcare, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of its HomeChoice Pro automated peritoneal dialysis system.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding multiple models of its neurostimulation devices, including those used for deep brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation therapies.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding multiple models of its spinal cord stimulation devices.

Advice is available for the use of 2014 seasonal flu vaccines in children, with age-specific recommendations.

Medical Vision Australia Plastic & Cosmetic, has undertaken a recall of the implants and associated sizers.

Update - Recall now includes Papillon Mini blood glucose monitors.

List of all alerts for HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system recall.

Monitoring communication

Safety review of diclofenac.

It was found the sterilisation process used in the manufacture of these devices had not been fully validated in accordance with the most recent international standard.

Recall for product correction due to instructions for use update.

Recall due to higher flammability risk if washed incorrectly.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding two potential issues involving multiple models of its deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation devices.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert regarding two potential issues involving its SynchroMed II implantable infusion pump system.

Medtronic Australasia has issued a hazard alert for its Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprosthesis Model 305 due to the potential for implanting oversized valves.

Hazard alert due to software fault potentially leading to insufficient therapy.