Alerts

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Abbott Diabetes Care, after consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for its FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Alcon Laboratories Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding AcrySof Cachet Phakic Lenses.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd, after consultation with the TGA, is recalling its OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meter.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that Hoya Surgical Optics, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling certain Hoya One-Piece Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) that are in the supply chain.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that selected lots of AMS 800 Control Pumps may not function as intended by the manufacturer, American Medical Systems Inc (AMS).

Health professionals and patients are advised that a review of post-market surveillance data has identified that the Adept 12/14 Modular Head has a higher-than-expected revision rate.

Precautionary product notification for GlaxoSmithKline Australia (GSK) influenza vaccine, Fluarix

Health professionals and consumers are advised that sponsor, Sorin Group Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert for Isoline defibrillation leads.

About seasonal flu vaccine: 2013 seasonal influenza vaccines for use in children

Updated information regarding patient follow-up for the ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck hip replacement system.

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

The TGA has performed and reported on a large number of tests on the chemical properties, physical properties and the biological safety of the gels and shells of PIP breast implants.