Category: MedEffect Canada
Carboplatin injection (600mg/60mL) – Visible Particles in One Lot
A recall has been initiated for one lot of Carboplatin injection distributed in Canada due to visible crystal like particulate matter observed during an inspection of retained samples. Vials of the affected lot should not be used and should be returned to Hospira. Health Canada RSS – MedEffect Canada – Advisories and Recalls for Health [...]
“Pollen Allergy” Recalled Due to High Arsenic Levels
The natural health product “Pollen Allergy” (NPN 80035736), now sold as “Tongqiao Biyan Pian,” is being recalled from the Canadian market after testing conducted by Health Canada identified levels of arsenic that exceed Departmental allowable limits. It also contains low levels of chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine) and acetaminophen. None of these ingredients are listed on the [...]
New Safety Information: Interaction of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) with Methotrexate
Health Canada is informing Canadians and Canadian health care practitioners that the labelling for methotrexate and Proton Pump Inhibitors is being updated to include information on a potential interaction between these products. The new information will be in the “Warnings and Precautions” section of the methotrexate and the PPIs labelling. Health Canada RSS – MedEffect [...]
Announcement of Meeting – Expert Advisory Committee on the Vigilance of Health Products – October 24-25, 2012
Available now on the Health Canada Web site is the announcement of the upcoming meeting of the Expert Advisory Committee on the Vigilance of Health Products (EAC-VHP) on October 24-25, 2012, in Ottawa. Health Canada RSS – MedEffect Canada – What’s New
Epicardial Pacemaker Leads – Risk of Cardiac Strangulation in Pediatric Patients with Implants
Health Canada has been made aware of rare Canadian and international cases of cardiac strangulation in pediatric patients implanted with epicardial pacemaker leads. Health Canada is thus informing physicians and Canadians of this risk. Health Canada RSS – MedEffect Canada – Advisories and Recalls for the Public
Epicardial Pacemaker Leads – Risk of Cardiac Strangulation in Pediatric Patients with Implants
Health Canada is advising health care professionals and the public of a rare potential risk of cardiac strangulation for children implanted with epicardial leads connected to a pacemaker. These leads (wires) are fixed on the outer surface of the heart. With the child’s growth, the leads can compress the heart, which can result in cardiac [...]
Contaminated Foaming Hand Soap Recalled Due to Dangerous Bacteria
Avmor Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Antimicrobial Foaming Hand Soap (Triclosan 0.3%) due to microbial contamination. Product testing undertaken by Health Canada detected bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that may pose serious health risks to people, especially those with weakened immune systems. This product is used in private and public settings (offices, schools and [...]
ZOFRAN (ondansetron) – Association with Changes in Electrical Activity in the Heart
A new study shows that the anti-nausea drug ZOFRAN (ondansetron) can affect the electrical activity in the heart when used at high doses. The maximum intravenous dose of ZOFRAN is being lowered. Healthcare professionals and the public are being advised of this risk. Health Canada RSS – MedEffect Canada – Advisories and Recalls for Health [...]
ZOFRAN (ondansetron) – Association with Changes in Electrical Activity in the Heart
A new study shows that the anti-nausea drug ZOFRAN (ondansetron) can affect the electrical activity in the heart when used at high doses. The maximum intravenous dose of ZOFRAN is being lowered. Healthcare professionals and the public are being advised of this risk. Health Canada RSS – MedEffect Canada – Advisories and Recalls for the [...]
It’s Your Health – Insulin Pumps
An insulin pump is a medical device used by people with diabetes. It’s an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin using a syringe or pen. Insulin pumps are becoming increasingly popular. However, they are complex devices. It’s important to know how to use the pump properly to avoid problems or address them if they [...]
