Health product recalls and alerts, 2008
153 notices, newest first. Each links to the official notice.
Drugs, vaccines and biologics
- Association of Raptiva (efalizumab) with serious infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in patients with psoriasis - For Health ProfessionalsDecember 30, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived - Association of Raptiva (efalizumab) with serious infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in patients with psoriasis - For the PublicDecember 30, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Reports of Eye Inflammation, Endophthalmitis, and Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) Following Off-label Intravitreal Use of Avastin (bevacizumab) - For Health ProfessionalsDecember 19, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived – Updated Labelling for Diabetes Drug Actos and Risk of Heart FailureDecember 19, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Reports of Eye Inflammation, Endophthalmitis, and Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) Following Off-label Intravitreal Use of Avastin (bevacizumab) - For the PublicDecember 19, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived – Health Canada Releases Decision on the Labelling of Cough and Cold Products for ChildrenDecember 18, 2008 · Drugs · New safety information
- The use of Tarceva (erlotinib) in patients with moderate hepatic impairment and advanced solid tumours - For Health ProfessionalsDecember 17, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - The use of Tarceva (erlotinib) in patients with moderate hepatic impairment and advanced solid tumours - For the PublicDecember 17, 2008 · Drugs
- Infection-related deaths were reported with the use of MabCampath (alemtuzumab) following initial combination therapy with anti-leukemia drugs which also suppress the body's immune response - Notice to HospitalsNovember 21, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived - Infection-related deaths were reported with the use of MabCampath (alemtuzumab) following initial combination therapy with anti-leukemia drugs which also suppress the body's immune response - For the PublicNovember 21, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Important Safety Information on Argatroban - Notice to HospitalsNovember 12, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Eros Fire or Any Unauthorized Products Promoted to Enhance Sexual PerformanceOctober 28, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Safety Information Regarding Overdosage of Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules - For Health ProfessionalsOctober 23, 2008 · Drugs
- Important Safety Information on Tylenol with Codeine in Nursing Mothers and Ultra-Rapid Metabolizers of Codeine - For Health ProfessionalsOctober 8, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Use of Codeine Products by Nursing MothersOctober 8, 2008 · Drugs · Dosage
- Archived – Unauthorized Health Products Found on the Canadian MarketSeptember 3, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product - Contamination
- Archived - Safety Information Regarding Overdosage of Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules - For the PublicAugust 23, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Health Canada Determines Viracept (nelfinavir mesylate) Can Be Used Again In Non-Pregnant HIV-Infected Adults and ChildrenAugust 21, 2008 · Drugs
- Important Safety Information on Accusol 35 Haemodialysis Solutions for Acute Renal Therapy - Notice to HospitalsAugust 19, 2008 · Drugs
- Association between Torisel (temsirolimus) concentrate for injection and hypersensitivity/infusion reactions- For Health ProfessionalsAugust 11, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Association between TORISEL (temsirolimus) concentrate for injection and hypersensitivity/infusion reactions - For the PublicAugust 11, 2008 · Drugs
- Desmopressin Nasal Sprays (including Apo-Desmopressin Spray) are associated with an increased risk of serious side effects involving water retention and decreased blood sodium levels (hyponatremia). - Notice to HospitalsAugust 6, 2008 · Drugs
- Desmopressin nasal sprays (including Apo-Desmopressin Spray) are associated with an increased risk of serious side effects involving water retention and decreased blood sodium levels (hyponatremia). - For Health ProfessionalsAugust 6, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Desmopressin nasal sprays (including Apo-Desmopressin Spray) are associated with an increased risk of serious side effects involving water retention and decreased blood sodium levels (hyponatremia). - For the PublicAugust 6, 2008 · Drugs
- Fatal interactions ceftriaxone-calcium - Notice to HospitalsAugust 1, 2008 · Drugs
- Important Safety Information on ratio-Metformin 500mg lot 638812 - For Health ProfessionalsJuly 25, 2008 · Drugs
- Recall of All Lots of Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution (Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP) 0.25% and 0.5% - For Health ProfessionalsJuly 25, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Jin Bu Huan Anodyne Tablets Due to Potential Health RiskJuly 22, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- DDAVP Spray (desmopressin acetate nasal spray) and DDAVP Rhinyle (desmopressin acetate nasal solution) have been associated with an increased risk of hyponatremia - For Health ProfessionalsJuly 18, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Recall of Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% and Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% due to potential health riskJuly 18, 2008 · Drugs · Dosage - Labelling
- Archived - DDAVP Spray (desmopressin acetate nasal spray) and DDAVP Rhinyle (desmopressin acetate nasal solution) have been associated with an increased risk of hyponatremia - For the PublicJuly 18, 2008 · Drugs
- Ratio-Morphine Tablets Recalled in Canada due to Risk of Accidental Overdose - For Health ProfessionalsJuly 14, 2008 · Drugs
- Association of Microangiopathic anemia with the combined use of AVASTIN (bevacizumab) and sunitinib malate in metastatic renal cell carcinoma - Notice to HospitalsJuly 11, 2008 · Drugs - Biologic or vaccine
- Archived – Reported malfunctions with Twinject auto-injector pose potential health risksJuly 11, 2008 · Drugs · Medical devices
- Archived - Association of Microangiopathic anemia with the combined use of AVASTIN (bevacizumab) and sunitinib malate in metastatic renal cell carcinoma - For the PublicJuly 11, 2008 · Drugs - Biologic or vaccine
- Recall of Hemodialysis Acid Concentrates - Notice to HospitalsJuly 10, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Ratio-Morphine Tablets Recalled in Canada due to Risk of Accidental OverdoseJuly 9, 2008 · Drugs · Dosage - Labelling
- Archived - Nangen Zengzhangsu (may also be known as Nangen or Nangeng), Sanbianwan, Jiu Bian Wang, Tian Huang Gu Shen Dan, Zui Xian Dan Gong Shi Zi, and Power UpJune 24, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Association of abacavir-containing medicinal products (ZIAGEN, KIVEXA and TRIZIVIR) with a potential increased risk of myocardial infarction - For Health ProfessionalsJune 23, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Association of abacavir-containing medicinal products (ZIAGEN, KIVEXA and TRIZIVIR) with a potential increased risk of myocardial infarction - For the PublicJune 23, 2008 · Drugs
- New safety information regarding Champix (varenicline tartrate) - For Health ProfessionalsJune 20, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - New safety information regarding Champix (varenicline tartrate) - For the PublicJune 20, 2008 · Drugs
- Increased risk of marked hepatic enzyme elevations in patients taking SOMAVERT (pegvisomant) in combination with a somatostatin analogue - For Health ProfessionalsJune 10, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived - Increased risk of marked hepatic enzyme elevations in patients taking SOMAVERT (pegvisomant) in combination with a somatostatin analogue - For the PublicJune 10, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- New Safety Information Regarding Liver Injury and Hypersensitivity Associated with TYSABRI (natalizumab) - For Health ProfessionalsJune 6, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived - New Safety Information Regarding Liver Injury and Hypersensitivity Associated with TYSABRI™ (natalizumab) - For the PublicJune 6, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Definity (Perflutren Injectable Suspension) - For Health ProfessionalsMay 28, 2008 · Drugs
- Association of Prezista (darunavir) with hepatotoxicity - For Health ProfessionalsMay 15, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Association of PREZISTA (darunavir) with hepatotoxicityMay 15, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Health Canada Comments on Trasylol and the Publication of the BART StudyMay 14, 2008 · Drugs
- Contaminated Heparin Used in Carmeda Coatings Applied to Selected Cardiopulmonary Bypass Products - Notice to HospitalsMay 7, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - vpxl Nº1 Dietary Supplement for MenMay 5, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Xian Zhi Wei IIApril 29, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Archived - Baby Balm “Eucalyptus and Scotch Pine”April 11, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Power 1 WalnutApril 11, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Tetrasil, Genisil, Aviralex, OXi-MED, Beta-mannan, Micronutrient, Qina, and SlicPlusApril 3, 2008 · Drugs · Labelling
- Important Safety Information on HEPARIN - Notice to HospitalsMarch 28, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived – Further Details on Recall of Contaminated HeparinMarch 27, 2008 · Drugs · Contamination - Product safety
- New Safety Information for the anti-epileptic drug TEGRETOL (carbamazepine) - For Health ProfessionalsMarch 20, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Patients of Asian Ancestry using Epilepsy Drug Carbamazepine may be at Increased Risk of Serious Skin ReactionsMarch 20, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – B. Braun Recalls Contaminated Heparin Products in CanadaMarch 20, 2008 · Drugs · Contamination
- Risk of peripheral neuropathy in patients treated with telbivudine (SEBIVO) and interferon - For Health ProfessionalsMarch 12, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Risk of peripheral neuropathy in patients treated with telbivudine (SEBIVO®) and interferonMarch 12, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived – Health Canada Reminds Canadians not to use Ephedra/Ephedrine ProductsMarch 11, 2008 · Drugs · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Reports of Hepatic Failure with EXJADE (deferasirox) - For Health ProfessionalsMarch 7, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Reports of Hepatic Failure with PrEXJADE*(deferasirox) - For the PublicMarch 7, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Review Determines Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine Lots Can be Released for UseMarch 3, 2008 · Biologic or vaccine
- Archived - Health Canada Completes Safety Review of Losec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole)February 27, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Health Canada reviewing issue of distant toxin spread potentially associated with Botox and Botox CosmeticFebruary 20, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Wannianqing Pai Danggui Niantong Tang (batch number 050401)February 6, 2008 · Drugs
- Archived - Xiao Qin Long CapsulesFebruary 6, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Liang Gel San Concentrated Powder (batch number G3238913) and Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin Concentrated Powder (batch number G3239274)February 6, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - VPX 'No Shotgun' and BSN 'Cell Mass' Body Building PowdersFebruary 6, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Ding Lu Brand Guipi Wan, Ding Lu Brand Bushen Yijing Wan, Ding Lu Brand Shiquan Dabu Wan, Ding Lu Brand Xiangsha Liujun Wan, Ding Lu Brand Xiaoyao Wan, Medco Brand Vitality Essence Extract Of Deer Fetus and PlasminFebruary 6, 2008 · Drugs · Unauthorized product
- Archived - Conforer Global Yang Tonic-2 (batch number 060117)February 6, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Xiao Qin Long Wan; Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan Tablets; and Bai Tou Weng WanFebruary 6, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Jingzhi Kesou Tanchuan; Guanxin Suhe Capsule; Qing Re An Cang Wan; and Guan Xin Su HeFebruary 6, 2008 · Drugs · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Nine bacterial and fungal contaminated herbal products and teasJanuary 28, 2008 · Drugs · Contamination
- Archived - Physio Care Lida Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang Slimming CapsulesJanuary 28, 2008 · Drugs · Unauthorized product
- Archived - RGC-RMC Rheumax Capsule (batch number REM1-SI93016N)January 28, 2008 · Drugs · Unauthorized product
- Pilot Project: Hamburger Food Safety Tips (Audio files)January 1, 2008 · Drugs
Other health products
- Archived – Update on Foreign Toothpaste Containing Diethylene Glycol (DEG)May 28, 2008 · Other · Chemical hazard - Product safety
Natural health products
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers That The Unauthorized Natural Health Product Kwan Loong Medicated Oil May Cause Adverse Health EffectsDecember 3, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Firm Dose and Granite Rooster or Any Unauthorized Products Promoted to Enhance Male Sexual PerformanceNovember 26, 2008 · Drugs - Natural health products · Undeclared substance
- Archived – Numerous herbal dietary supplementsNovember 17, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – ViaproNovember 17, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Fat Killer, Carbohydrate Cut, Sugar-Carbohydrate Cut, Zhuang Yao Gu Shen CapsuleNovember 10, 2008 · Natural health products
- Archived – Lu QuanNovember 10, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers not to use two vitamin C supplements due to potential health riskOctober 28, 2008 · Natural health products · Dosage - Labelling
- Archived – Sweet Energizer Vitality CandyOctober 17, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – PowertabsOctober 17, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – Lover Liquid Nutriment Herbal Supplement and OnyoSeptember 19, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin FormulaSeptember 19, 2008 · Natural health products · Product safety
- Archived – Dr. Life and Chong Cao Ju WangSeptember 19, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – Rose 4 HerSeptember 19, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Hanguo shoushen yihao (meiti xing)September 19, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived - ARMA – Sin Gang San and New ARMA – Sin Gang SanSeptember 19, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Energy II, Apisate, Obat Asam Urat, and Asam UratAugust 22, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Natural (Xin Yi Dai) and LasmiAugust 22, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – AA Qu Feng Shu Jin WanAugust 22, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Slim 3in1 (Xiao Nan zhi Bao)August 22, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Health Canada Advises Consumers Not to Use Life Choice Ephedrine HCL and Life Choice Kava KavaAugust 21, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – SoloslimAugust 18, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Dan Bai Shou Shen SuAugust 18, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Karntien, Karntien Easy to Slim, Armstrong Natural Herbal Supplement, Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula, Power 58 Extra, and Platinum Power 58 ExtraAugust 18, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – More SlimAugust 18, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Xiadafil VIP TabsAugust 11, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Oyster Extract CapsAugust 11, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – Herb Vigour, Natural Vigour, and China VigourAugust 11, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – Health Canada Advises Consumers Not to Use Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules or Any Unauthorized Erectile Dysfunction ProductsAugust 6, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Archived – Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) TabsJuly 24, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived – WodiboJuly 24, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – Therma Power (red and blue varieties), and Grenade Fat BurnerJuly 24, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived – Unauthorized Wild Vineyard Products Pose a Risk to HealthJuly 22, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Labelling
- Archived – Health Canada advises consumers not to use Purepillz unauthorized productsJuly 10, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – Super Shangai Strong Testis, Shangai Ultra, Shangai Ultra X, Lady Shangai, Shangai Regular (also known as Shangai Chaojimengnan), Actra-Sx, An unknown product containing the plant Lycium barbarum L., Adam Free, NaturalUp, Erextra, Yilishen...July 7, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product - Product safety
- Archived - 3rd Generation In Homoeopathy Arthrit Indica TabletJune 30, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – Mommy's Bliss Nipple CreamJune 30, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived - Zhong Hua Niu BianJune 24, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use the Dietary Supplements 6-OXO and 1-AD Due to Potential Serious Health RisksJune 18, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – Additional Lot of Product Desire Found to Contain an Unlabelled IngredientJune 5, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Product safety
- Archived - Total Body Formula (Tropical Orange flavour and Peach Nectar flavour), Total Body Mega Formula (Orange/Tangerine flavour)May 30, 2008 · Natural health products
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Desire or Any Unauthorized Products Promoted to Enhance Sexual PerformanceMay 22, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – Health Canada warns consumers not to use Trophic Kelp & Glutamic Acid HCl due to health riskMay 15, 2008 · Natural health products · Dosage
- Archived – Health Canada Reminds Consumers That Some Ayurvedic Medicinal Products Contain High Levels of Heavy MetalsMay 8, 2008 · Natural health products
- Archived - Tian Sheng Yi BaoApril 30, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Archived - Qili Brand Tongbianling Jiaonang, Sincere Brand ChuanXinLian Jiaonang, Xiangyao Brand Xiangyao Weian Jiaonang, Biflora Brand Fufang Danshen Pian (film-coated), Biflora Brand 306 Xiaoyan Jiedu capsules, Xiang Sha Liu Jun WanApril 30, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Archived - Tian LiApril 29, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigoureux or Any Unauthorized Products Promoted for Erectile DysfunctionApril 25, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance
- Archived - Aspire 36 and Aspire LiteApril 17, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers not to use a Certain Lot of PediaCol Due to Health RiskMarch 21, 2008 · Natural health products · Contamination
- Archived – Health Canada warns consumers not to use Libidus or any unauthorized products promoted for erectile dysfunctionMarch 20, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers not to use ADAM or any Unauthorized Erectile Dysfunction ProductsMarch 10, 2008 · Natural health products · Unauthorized product
- Archived - Yogaraja Gulgulu Pills (batch number GK039) and Pilsol CapsuleFebruary 6, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance
- Archived – Unauthorized health product contains heavy metalsJanuary 23, 2008 · Natural health products
- Archived – GalactogilJanuary 7, 2008 · Natural health products
- Archived – Santi Bovine Penis Erecting CapsuleJanuary 7, 2008 · Natural health products · Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product
- Archived – Baby's Bliss Gripe WaterJanuary 2, 2008 · Natural health products
- Archived – Zhong Ti Xiao Er Jian Pi SanJanuary 2, 2008 · Natural health products
Medical devices
- Possible interference of icodextrin, intravenous immunoglobulins, galactose and d-xylose with certain blood glucose meters - Notice to HospitalsDecember 16, 2008 · Medical devices
- Archived – Health Canada Advises Diabetic Patients About the Risk of Inaccurate Blood Glucose Readings With Certain Types of Glucose MetersDecember 16, 2008 · Medical devices · Medical devices
- Urgent Medical Device Correction: Liko Uno Patient Lift - For Health ProfessionalsDecember 15, 2008 · Medical devices
- Urgent Medical Device Recall: LifePak CR Plus and LifePak Express Defibrillators - For Health ProfessionalsOctober 16, 2008 · Medical devices
- Recall Notice for Teleflex Weck Brand Ligating Clips (Teleflex Medical) - For Health ProfessionalsOctober 15, 2008 · Medical devices
- Important safety information to users of Liko Universal SlingBar - Notice to HospitalsAugust 20, 2008 · Medical devices
- Recall Notice: damaged Curlin infusion pumps can lead to over delivery - For Health ProfessionalsAugust 12, 2008 · Medical devices
- Archived - Safety information concerning Tensor Heat Therapy - For the PublicJune 25, 2008 · Medical devices
- Important Safety Information on Contaminated Heparin Coated Medical Devices - Notice to HospitalsJune 12, 2008 · Medical devices
- Contaminated Heparin Used in Trillium Coatings Applied to Selected Cardiopulmonary Bypass Products - Notice to HospitalsMay 30, 2008 · Medical devices
- Archived - Urgent Voluntary Recall of Icy Hot® HEAT THERAPY™ ProductsMarch 11, 2008 · Medical devices
- Archived – Health Canada reminds Canadians to Check Medical Device Clocks for Daylight Saving Time ChangeMarch 7, 2008 · Medical devices · Product safety - Medical devices
- Archived - Fentanyl Transdermal Pain Patches recalled due to health riskFebruary 14, 2008 · Medical devices
- Important Safety Information on Stryker Trident Hip Implants - Notice to HospitalsFebruary 13, 2008 · Medical devices