Current year alerts

July

Shortage of iodinated contrast media (contrast) diagnostic agents

21 July 2022

Statement update
Nitrosamine impurities in medicines - Information for sponsors and manufacturers

20 July 2022

We have published updated information on nitrosamine impurities, on the TGA response and requirements for medicine sponsors and manufacturers.
Shortage of tocilizumab (Actemra) medicines: Resolved

15 July 2022

The tocilizumab (Actemra) shortage has been resolved and supplies have returned to normal pre-pandemic levels.
Shortage of tenecteplase (Metalyse)

13 July 2022

The TGA has approved an extension of the shelf-life of certain batches of Metalyse by 12 months
First-generation antihistamines - winter warning

13 July 2022

Safety warning for consumers
Philips recall action for CPAP, Bi-Level PAP devices and mechanical ventilators

8 July 2022

Mid 2022 progress update
Lucas' Papaw Ointment

6 July 2022

Microbial contamination in several batches of Lucas' Papaw Ointment
Medtronic MiniMed 600 and 700 series Insulin Pumps

4 July 2022

MiniMed 600 and 700 series Insulin Pumps - Medtronic - Loss of power due to cracked or damaged battery cap.
Shortage of abatacept (Orencia) medicines: Resolved

4 July 2022

Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd (BMS), have announced that the shortage of abatacept (Orencia) subcutaneous (SC) presentations has been resolved.

Medtronic Implantable Defibrillators

24 June 2022

Medtronic Cobalt and Crome ICDs and CRT-Ds - software update required
HERO Instant Energy for Males capsules

22 June 2022

HERO Instant Energy for Male products pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Multiple Sunscreens Recall - Low levels of benzene detected

17 June 2022

The investigation into the cause of the benzene contamination of these sunscreens has finished and no other brands have been affected.
t:slim X2 Insulin Pump

16 June 2022

Product Defect Correction - Software errors affecting battery life and insulin delivery

Abatacept (Orencia) shortage: updated IV infusion clinical guidelines

27 May 2022

Abatacept (Orencia) shortage: Updated IV infusion clinical guidelines.
Swisse Beauty Collagen Glow Gummies

16 May 2022

Swisse Beauty Collagen Glow Gummies - Recall due to potential mould

Clozapine

22 April 2022

Safety advisory - constipation: a potentially serious side effect. Information for consumers.
Kynd Stress Relief Tablets

22 April 2022

KYND Stress Relief tablets - Recall due to unexpected number of allergic reactions
HeartStart Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

19 April 2022

Philips HeartStart AEDs - Product defect correction - gel separation from the foam/tin backing when peeled from the yellow plastic liner
AEROBURN PE Burn Sheets

19 April 2022

Recall - Potential sterility breach
24K Rhino capsules

5 April 2022

Rhino 24K products pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken

Tocilizumab (Actemra) shortage: Supply improving

11 March 2022

Updates to supply and patient access for tocilizumab (Actemra) medicines

Donepezil (Aricept)

28 February 2022

New warnings about the risk of potential heart problems
Elecare, Similac and Alimentum Infant Formulas

21 February 2022

Food recall - Elecare, Similac and Alimentum Infant Formulas
Zostavax

17 February 2022

Safety advisory - important to screen for immunocompromise and assess before giving Zostavax vaccine
Ellura capsules

14 February 2022

Consumers and health professionals are advised that SFI Australasia has initiated a recall for one batch of Ellura capsules due to the presence of ethylene oxide.

Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules

31 January 2022

Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan products pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Antidepressant use and youth suicide

20 January 2022

Medicines Safety Update - Information for consumers