IPAC Canada Alerts, Recalls and Advisories 

Updates on product alerts, recalls, advisories from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA,  Health Canada and the Health Product InfoWatch. Recalls and safety alerts are sent out when there is important information to share regarding products.

2023

• Nov 28: Exoplan
• Nov 28: Cranial Access Kit 
• Nov 28: Video Telescope – Endoeye HD II 
• Nov 28: Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit 
• Nov 25: Donepezil 10 mg tablets: One lot recalled due to possible oversized tablets
• Nov 25: Vitros Chemistry Products System – Eco2 Slides (Carbon Dioxide)
• Nov 25: Philips Allura and Azurion 
• Nov 25: METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION,USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers)
• Nov 25: Atricure Cryo Module Accessories
• Nov 25: 0.4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride & 5% Dextrose Injection: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers) 
• Nov 25: Lactated Ringer's Injection: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers)
• Nov 25: 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers)
• Nov 25: Salmonella in cantaloupes (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Nov 24: Defigard Touch7 Monitor And Defibrillator 
• Nov 24: Stat Profile Prime® Plus Analyzer 
• Nov 24: EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscopes 
• Nov 24: Master Vacuum Pumps 
• Nov 22: LINQ II Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) 
• Nov 22: Listeria monocytogenes in mushrooms (ON, QC) RECALL
• Nov 22: LIFEPAK® 15 AC Power Adapter 
• Nov 22: Sage PrimaFit™ 
• Nov 21: Stat Profile Prime® Plus Analyzer 
• Nov 21: EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscopes 
• Nov 21: Master Vacuum Pumps
• Nov 18: epoc® NXS Host – 5553CA
• Nov 18: HeartStart Intrepid Monitor/Defibrillator
• Nov 18: Clostridium botulinum in pesto (BC) RECALL 
• Nov 18: Salmonella in various brands of fresh cut fruit (AB, BC, MN) RECALL
• Nov 18: Salmonella in cantaloupes (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Nov 17: Acrobat-I Vacuum Positioner System
• Nov 15: Salmonella in cantaloupes (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Nov 13: Unlabelled Herbaland brand gummy vitamins and supplements sold in bulk may pose serious health risks
• Nov 11: Titan® Inflatable Penile Prosthesis 
• Nov 11: Infusomat® Space Pump IV Set with Anti-Siphon Valve 
• Nov 11: BD CD11b APC, CE 
• Nov 11: Shortage of Nitroglycerin Sprays and Tablets in Canada  
• Nov 10: BD Infusion Sets 
• Nov 10: Biofire® Filmarray® Torch System Base
• Nov 10: ASAP OTC Wound Dressing Gel: labelling issues
• Nov 10: JAMP-ASA EC: out of specification
• Nov 9: Novum Iq Large Volume Pump Unapproved Adhesive 
• Nov 9: Poches À Sang Quadruple 
• Nov 9: Alphenix INFX-8000v – Main Unit 
• Nov 9: Vitrakvi: Presence of contamination in affected lot 
• Nov 9: PRO-AAS EC 80: out of specification 
• Nov 9: Listeria monocytogenes in enoki mushrooms (ON, QC) RECALL
• Nov 9: Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets and tablets found to contain trace amounts of another drug
• Nov 8: Elekta Infinity, Elekta Synergy and Versa Hd 
• Nov 8: Safe-T-Vue 10 
• Nov 8: Novum Iq Large Volume Pump Keypads 
• Nov 8: Infusomat® Administration Sets 
• Nov 8: Novum Iq Large Volume Pump Operator's Manual
• Nov 7: Achieva 1.5t MRI System-Main Unit 
• Nov 7: Rainbow Adhesive Sensors 
• Nov 7: Braun Spike Adapter and Universal Fill Kit
• Nov 7: Gem Paks 
• Nov 7: Artis Icono Ceiling
• Nov 3: FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE (18F) INJECTION: Sterility testing could not be performed for the affected lot 
• Nov 3: Ge Healthcare Universal Viewer
• Nov 2: Salmonella in cantaloupes (NS, PEI, QC) RECALL
• Nov 2: Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore System
• Nov 2: Evis Exera III Video System – Gastrointestinal Videoscope
• Nov 2: Cord blood banked at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository in Edmonton, Alberta, may pose serious health risks
• Nov 2: CardioMEMS™ Patient Electronics System 
• Nov 2: Change Healthcare Radiology Solutions™ 
• Nov 1: ETHEREA-MX® System 
• Nov 1: Karl Storz Injection Needles
• Oct 31: BD Alaris™ Infusion Devices 
• Oct 31: Alaris™ Syringe Pump MK4  
• Oct 31: UHI-4 High Flow Insufflation System – Insufflator 
• Oct 31: MAZOR™ X System 
• Oct 25: Listeria monocytogenes in enoki mushrooms (ON, QC) RECALL
• Oct 25: Importation of UK-Authorized Potassium Chloride 15% w/v Concentrate for Solution for Infusion due to shortage of Canadian-authorized Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate
• Oct 20: Cios Spin, Cios Flow, and Cios Alpha 
• Oct 20: Vasoview 6 Pro (VV6) – Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System
• Oct 20: Compress Anchor Plug
• Oct 20: EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System 
• Oct 19: Ingenia Ambition X 
• Oct 19: Skytron Freedom Boom
• Oct 19: Exalt Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope
• Oct 18: Stealthstation S8 Application 
• Oct 18: Emblem S-ICD Pulse Generator and Emblem MRI S-ICD Pulse Generator
• Oct 17:Olympus Endoscopes
• Oct 17: ION Sinus Support Nasal Spray, ION Sinus, Restore Sinus Spray: microbial contamination.
• Oct 17: Versacross Connect LAAC Access Solution
• Oct 13: Salmonella in tahina (BC, NS,ON, QC) RECALL
• Oct 13: RAPIDPoint® 500e Blood Gas System
• Oct 13: Revive 7 Revitalizing Lash & Brow Serums: Unauthorized Product with ingredient (bimatoprost) 
• Oct 12: DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray System 
• Oct 12: Advanta V12 
• Oct 12: Kangaroo Connect Enteral Feeding Set, 1000 Ml Bag, Feed Only, Non-Sterile 
• Oct 11: Evis Exera III Duodenovideoscope 
• Oct 11: CombiDiagnost R90
• Oct 11:DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray System 
• Oct 6: Baxter Intravenous Solution Bags - Potential Leak During Spiking of Administration Port 
• Oct 4: 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots.
• Oct 4: GENTAMICIN(E) SULFATE: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots.
• Oct 4: 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots.
• Oct 4: METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION,USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots.
• Sep 30: Thunderbeat Front-Actuated Grip Type S 
• Sep 30: Vitros Chemistry Products Lipase Slides 
• Sep 30: Allergenic Extract Non Pollens (Pecan Nut): False negative for skin test 
• Sep 30: Atrium Ocean, Oasis, and Express Chest Drains 
• Sep 30: Monoject Syringe Luer-Lock Tip
• Sep 29: 10 Ml Norm-Ject 2 Piece Syringes 
• Sep 29: In2Flow Nasal Cannulas
• Sep 29: Provido, Proveo 8 and M530 OHX Microscopes
• Sep 28: Sapphire Infusion Pump 
• Sep 27: Hamilton-C2/C3/C1/T1 ventilators 
• Sep 24: Salmonella in tahina recalled  (ON, QC) RECALL
• Sep 22: Zimmer Dermatome Blades 
• Sep 21: ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION USP: Affected lot may contain the presence of glass particulate
• Sep 21: Listeria monocytogenes in enoki mushroom (ON) RECALL
• Sep 21: Solea 
• Sep 20: Centricity Enterprise Archive 
• Sep 20: Chlordiazepoxide: Affected lot may be OOS
• Sep 19: Beckman Coulter Au2700/5400 Immunochemistry System – Transferrin Assay
• Sep 19: Universal Joint Screwdriver
• Sep 19:Multichem® S Plus vials
• Sep 17: Listeria monocytogenes in enoki mushroom (ON) RECALL
• Sep 16: Neutrino NxT Implantable Cardioverter Defibrilator (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-Ds)
• Sep 16: Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) Tower, 120v 
• Sep 15: Listeria monocytogenes in mild pepperonistix (ON) RECALL
• Sep 16: Maquet Perfusion Pack 
• Sep 12: Capture-CMV (Cytomegalovirus) Kit (Donor Screening) 
• Sep 12: Cardiohelp-I 
• Sep 12: Magnetom MRI System 
• Sep 12: Stryker Bipolar Forceps and Generator
• Sep 9: Apical Coring Knife and Heartmate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System
• Sep 8: Epiphany Cardio Server
• Sep 8:Space Infusion System – Infusomat Space Volumetric Infusion Pump
• Sep 8: TC-I Reusable Tip Clip Sensors 
• Sep 1: Bivona Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube
• Sep 1: Olympus Distal Attachment and Disposable EMR Kit 
• Aug 31: Essenta Dr Compact Digital Radiography System 
• Aug 31: Philips Wired Foot Switch
• Aug 31: Various brands of caffeinated energy drinks may be unsafe due to caffeine content and labelling issues
• Aug 26: Pentacam® AXL Wave and Myopia Master®
• Aug 26:Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps
• Aug 26: Meera Operating Tables
• Aug 26: Medline Sterile Scissors 
• Aug 25: Cardinal Health/Ecolab equipment drapes, table cover, and surgical room turnover (SRT) kits
• Aug 25: CereLink™ ICP Extension Cable
• Aug 25: Calcium Magnesium Butyrate: labelled with incorrect dosage form 
• Aug 25: GAMMEX® Non-Latex PI Green Surgical Glove
• Aug 22: Combolab AltiX 
• Aug 22: Hamilton-C1 and Hamilton-T1 Ventilators
• Aug 22: Philips Multidiagnost Eleva, Allura Xper and Azurion systems 
• Aug 22: Micafungin Sodium for Injection 50 mg/vial and 100 mg/vial: Linear barcode printed on the vial label is non-functioning
• Aug 22: Nitric Oxide Therapy Adapters And Connectors
• Aug 22: Bard Marquee Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit 
• Aug 19:Sterile Single-Use Syringes (Henke-Ject Brand) 
• Aug 19: PDS II (Polydiaxanone) Absorbable Suture
• Aug 19: Datascope Cardiosave Hybrid And Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) 
• Aug 19: Vanadis Core T21/T18/T13 Reagent Cartridge 
• Aug 19: Heartmate Touch Communication System 
• Aug 18: Steris Light Handle Cover
• Aug 18: Zimmer M/L Taper Taperfemoral Stem
• Aug 18: Excor System Cannulas 
• Aug 18: Liquid Assayed Chemistry Control Premium Plus
• Aug 17: Lead Clippers
• Aug 17: Stryker Instruments Break-away Femoral Nozzle
• Aug 17: Five S 5.3
• Aug 17: Stryker Endoscopy Devices
• Aug 17: Guider Softip 
• Aug 16: Proclaim and Infinity Implantable Pulse Generators 
• Aug 16: Olympus Pulmonary Endoscopes
• Aug 16: Aquilex Fluid Control System 
• Aug 15: Novum Iq Lvp
• Aug 15: Cardiosave System – Hybrid & Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
• Aug 15: Apo-Acyclovir Tablets: NDMA impurity
• Aug 15: Med-Rx Medication Administration Kit and Delivery Kit
• Aug 15: Hamilton-C1 and Hamilton-T1 Ventilators
• Aug 8: Listeria monocytogenes in soft serve frozen dessert cups (ON, QC) RECALL
• Aug 5: Radixact Treatment Delivery System
• Aug 5: Trigen Titanium Nail System – Trochanteric Antegrade Nails (TAN)
• Aug 5: Visera Imaging System – Hysterovideoscope
• Aug 5: Pear AB Hand Soap: out of specification
• Aug 5: O-Arm 1000 Imaging System – Base O-Arm
• Aug 5: Cromolyn Eye Drops recalled due to risk of infection
• Aug 5: Filter/HME Twinstar Plus
• Aug 4: Revco Hemo Ointment: unauthorized product 
• Aug 4 Fred® Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device
• Aug 4: Beckman Coulter Au 2700/5400 Immunochemistry System – Immunoglobulin A (IgA) 
• Aug 3: Novum IQ Large Volume Pump
• Aug 3: Cromolyn Eye Drops: Out of Specification 
• Jul 29: JAMP-URSODIOL: Dissolution is out of specification in affected lots
• Jul 29: AG-URSODIOL: Dissolution is out of specification in affected lots
• Jul 28: 0.5 Micron Hydrophobic Disc Filter
• Jul 28: Listeria monocytogenes in enoki mushroom (ON) RECALL
• Jul 28: Acuson Redwood Diagnostic Ultrasound System 
• Jul 28: Olympus Air/Water Valves 
• Jul 27: Snowden-Pencer Mis Diamond-Touch Clamp Debakey 25 Mm Jaw 5mm, 45cm, Ratcheted 
• Jul 27: Q2 Multiport Extension Set W/Gravity Activated Check Valves 
• Jul 19: Salmonella in macadamia nuts (AB, BC) RECALL
• Jul 18: Custom-Pak Ophthalmic Surgery Procedure Pack
• Jul 15: Ortho Vision and Vision Max Analyzer 
• Jul 15: Swan-Ganz Double Lumen Monitoring Catheter 
• Jul 14: Olympus HF-Resection Electrode 
• Jul 14: Carina Ventilators 
• Jul 14: Philips Allura Xper and Azurion 7 Systems
• Jul 14: Tearaway Introducer Sets 
• Jul 13: Datascope Introducer Dilator in IAB Insertion Kits 
• Jul 13: Evis Exera Video System and OES – Bronchoscopes
• Jul 12: Advanta V12 Covered Stent System 
• Jul 11: Statclave G4 Chamber Autoclaves 
• Jul 11: Philips BiPAP and Humidifiers
• Jul 11: Disposable Medical Isolation Gowns Level 2 
• Jul 10: Rhinaris Nasal Mist: One lot recalled due to risk of microbial growth which may lead to infection
• Jul 8: Microtek X-Ray Equipment Drapes
• Jul 8: Mahurkar Acute High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter Kit Curved Extensions
• Jul 5: Teleflex Endotracheal Tubes
• Jul 5: Olympus Tracheal Intubation Scopes
• Jul 1: Rhinaris Nasal Mist: Out of specification – Antimicrobial Effectiveness
• Jul 1: Impella Cp
• Jul 1: Dxa 5000 
• Jul 1: Durepair Dura Subsitute 
• Jun 24: Permacol™ Surgical Implant 
• Jun 24: Vivid™ Ultrasound Systems
• Jun 24: BD Synapsys
• Jun 24: Megadyne Disposable Hand-Control Suction Coagulator With Cord And Holster
• Jun 23: VITROS® ECi Immunodiagnostic System – Troponin I Es Reagent Pack 
• Jun 23: JAMP Venlafaxine XR 37.5 mg capsules; Mislabelling
• Jun 23: Gem 21s Growth Factor Enhanced Matrix
• Jun 23: Vanta With Adaptivestim Technology
• Jun 23: Philips Azurion and Allura Systems
• Jun 22: Listeria monocytogenes in organic blackberries (frozen) (BC,ON) RECALL
• Jun 22: Hamilton-C2/C3/C1/T1 ventilators 
• Jun 22: ABC Chair
• Jun 22: GE Healthcare TruSignal™ SpO₂ Sensors 
• Jun 22: Aequalis® Flex Revive® Assembly Screw
• Jun 21: Certain bottles of JAMP Venlafaxine XR 37.5 mg capsules recalled due to mislabelling that could lead to overdose
• Jun 21: 8mm, Tip-Up Fenestrated Grasper, IS4000 
• Jun 21: Medline Surgical Procedure Trays
• Jun 20: Eclipse Mobility Scooters
• Jun 20: Methacholine Omega powder for solution; Polystyrene particles
• Jun 20: UroPass Ureteral Access Sheath 
• Jun 17: Norovirus in IQF antioxidant blend (ON, QC) RECALL
• Jun 17: Medline Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pack 
• Jun 17: Datascope Cardiosave Hybrid And Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
• Jun 17: Megadyne Mega Soft Patient Return Electrode
• Jun 16: GE OEC Elite 
• Jun 16: Invisishield Probe Cover Kit Probe Cover, Ultrasound Gel, Elastic Bands 
• Jun 16: Veritas Advanced Fluidics and Infusion Pack
• Jun 16: EPOC Blood Analysis System – Single Use Blood Gas, Electrolyte And Metabolite Test Card 
• Jun 16: Horizon Microchip Titanium Ligating Clips With Tape Components
• Jun 15:  Norovirus in berry burst slab cake (Canada-wide) RECALL 
• Jun 15: Medline Scissors, Sharp/Blunt, 5.5in 
• Jun 15: OmniTom
• Jun 15: Flexiva™ Pulse Tractip™
• Jun 15: Pilling® Handheld Retractors
• Jun 15: ITS4850A IntelliVue Telemetry System-Monitor 
• Jun 14: 3-D Matrix Syringe Adapter
• Jun 13: Salmonella in tahini (QC, ON, SK, AB) RECALL
• Jun 13: Norovirus in frozen raspberries (ON) RECALL
• Jun 10: SoluPrep Wipe; Out of specification – Chlorhexidine Gluconate 
• Jun 10: Hemagard Knitted Bifurcated Graft
• Jun 10: Giraffe Omnibed Carestation Cs1
• Jun 9: Norovirus in IQF Whole Raspberries and IQF Antioxidant Blend (NB, NFLD, NS, ON, QC) RECALL
• Jun 9: Clostridium botulinum in lupini beans (QC)
• Jun 9: Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Associated with Procedures Performed under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico (CDC Outbreak and Patient Notifications)
• Jun 9: Coulter Dxh Diluent
• Jun 9: IDHIFA (enasidenib mesylate) – Market Withdrawal and Continued Access 
• Jun 9: Mobilett Mira Max
• Jun 9: Surgimend and Primafix Endotoxin Tests
• Jun 8: Dose IQ Safety Software
• Jun 8: 6507 Power Pro 2 
• Jun 8: Teleflex Endotracheal Tubes
• Jun 2: Listeria monocytogenes in fresh cut cubed butternut squash (ON) RECALL
• Jun 2: Burkholderia contamination in endometrin effervescent vaginal tablets 
• Jun 1: Dextrose 50 mg/mL Injection; Out of Specification
• May 27: Unauthorized amoxicillin capsules seized from Green Fresh Supermarket in Ottawa, ON, may pose serious health risks
• May 24: Salmonella in Thai green peppers (AB, SASK) RECALL
• May 17: Listeria monocytogenes in enoki mushrooms (ON) RECALL
• May 13: Montelukast chewable tablet; Out of specification 
• May 12: Heparin sodium in 5% Dextrose injection; Out of specification
• May 11: Shortage of Nitroglycerin Sprays and Tablets in Canada 
• May 9: Emerade injection; Device failure
• May 6: Solarcaine first aid spray; Labelling issue 
• May 6: 0.9% Sodium chloride inj; Bags leaking
• May 6: SM Nutrition Saffron Extract Max; Labelling issue
• May 6: Single Use Distal Cover
• May 6: Cemvac System – Nozzles
• May 6: Bioknotless Br Anchor With Orthocord
• May 5: Medline Surgery Packs 
• May 5: Stealthstation S7 – Software, Cranial
• May 5: Bausch Health, Canada Inc. recalls all lots of Emerade epinephrine auto-injectors (0.3 mg and 0.5 mg strengths) due to possible device failure
• May 3: Salmonella in curly parsley (QC) RECALL
• Apr 1: Philips Azurion System 
• Apr 1: Magnesium Oxide 420 mg: The dissolution is out of specification in the affected lot.
• Mar 25: Sterile Light Handle Cover
• Mar 25: Monnal T60
• Mar 24: Hamilton C6 Intensive Care Ventilator
• Mar 24: Vacuette * K2 EDTA 
• Mar 23: Infinity® Central Station
• Mar 23: Arjo Portable Scale Adaptor
• Mar 23: Rayplan and Raystation
• Mar 22: Clostridium botulinum in carob drink (ON, QC, NS) RECALL 
• Mar 19: Two lots of cystic fibrosis drug Cayston recalled due to the potential of cracked glass vials
• Mar 18: Cronobacter sakazakii in infant formula (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Mar 18: Surgical Gut – Plain and Absorbable Sutures
• Mar 18: Disposable Rotatable Clip Fixing Device
• Mar 18: Heater-Cooler Unit HCU 40
• Mar 17: Shortage of Nitroglycerin Sprays in Canada
• Mar 17: Cardiosave System – Hybrid & Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump 
• Mar 17: Robikids and Solmux are unauthorized children’s syrups for thinning mucus and may pose serious health risks 
• Mar 17: Aqure System
• Mar 17: Habib™ EndoHPB Catheter
• Mar 16: BD Bodyguard Microset 
• Mar 16: CT Scan and High Capacity Table 
• Mar 16: Cannulated Screw System 
• Mar 16: Durasul Modular Head 
• Mar 16: Express Mini 500 and Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve
• Mar 11: Eyecee One Preloaded
• Mar 11: Capiox FX25 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator With Integrated Arterial Filter
• Mar 11: Safelight Fiber Optic Cable Clear, 5mm X 10ft 3.05m 
• Mar 11: Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit 
• Mar 11: Tempus Pro
• Mar 10: Injetak Adjustable Tip Needle
• Mar 10: Bioplex 2200 Anti-CCP System
• Mar 10: Da Vinci Surgical Systems
• Mar 10: Capiox Fx15 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator With Integrated Arterial Filter
• Mar 9: Tantalum Bead 1.00mm 
• Mar 9: ACL Elite Coagulation Analyzers 
• Mar 3: Monaco
• Mar 3: CAYSTON: Vials may be cracked in affected lots
• Mar 3: Attune System – Tibial Insert Fixed Bearing Posterior Stabilized
• Mar 3: Smartperfusion and 2D perfusion
• Mar 3: Unauthorized health products from Kausch International Goods may pose serious health risks
• Mar 3: Probiotic Blister: Out of Specification 
• Mar 3: ProbioMax 50 Billion: Out of Specification 
• Mar 3: Amicus Exchange and Mononuclear Cell Apheresis Kits 
• Mar 2: Pommel Walker (Senior, Junior, Mini) 
• Mar 2: Grafton and Grafton Plus Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Mar 2: Infinity Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System Multi Axial Screw 
• Feb 25:Cardiomems Hospital Electronics System 
• Feb 25: Smartpill Smartbar 
• Feb 25: Freestyle Libre 2 App (Android) 
• Feb 25: Luminos, Uroskop and Axiom Systems 
• Feb 25: Vital Vision Plus Omega 3: Incorrect label for pediatric subpopulation 
• Feb 25: Lo-Pro Tracheal Tube Cuffed Murphy Tip 
• Feb 24: Cardiomems Patient and Hospital Electronics System 
• Feb 23: Centricity High Acuity Anesthesia 
• Feb 23: Tantalum Bead 1.00mm
• Feb 23: Tracoe Experc Sets 
• Feb 21: Listeria monocytogenes in cheese fondue (AB, QC) RECALL
• Feb 20: Listeria monocytogenes in cheese fondue (QC, ON, BC, AB, NS) RECALL  
• Feb 18: Listeria monocytogenes in cheddar cheese (ON) RECALL 
• Feb 18: BD Insulin Syringes With The BD Micro-Fine IV Needle 
• Feb 18: Cardiosave System – Hybrid & Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump 
• Feb 18: Ballard Oral Care Swab 
• Feb 17: Listeria monocytogenes in in cheddar cheese (Canada-wide) RECALL 
• Feb 17: Freestyle Libre Sensor Kits 
• Feb 17: Delfia Inducer 
• Feb 17: Transport Strut Hoffmann Lrf 
• Feb 17: Vital Vision Plus Omega 3: Incorrect label for pediatric subpopulation
• Feb 16: ZEJULA (niraparib) - Update on the Maintenance Treatment in Recurrent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer in the Second or Later Line Setting
• Feb 15: Listeria monocytogenes in cheese (ON, QC) RECALL
• Feb 15: Cholester-Aid: Reported adverse reactions
• Feb 15: AG-BISOPROLOL: Foreign matter 
• Feb 14: Acetaminophen Tablets 500 mg: The dissolution is out of specification in the affected lot. 
• Feb 14: Jamp-Calcium + Vitamin D 1000 IU: Presence of foreign matter in affected lot.
• Feb 12: Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk cheddar cheese (ON, QC) RECALL
• Feb 11: Quanta Flash Gbm Calibrators 
• Feb 11: Artis Pheno 
• Feb 10: Simplexa Covid-19 & Flu A/B Direct 
• Feb 10: Heartsine Samaritan Pad 500P 
• Feb 9: Wearable Breast Pumps 
• Feb 9: Anesthesia Set Flex, Latex Free, Us
• Feb 9: Tri-Staple™ 2.0 Black Intelligent Reload 
• Feb 9: Minicap Disconnect Cap With Povidone-Iodine 
• Feb 8: Medline 3" Walker Wheels With Glide Caps 
• Feb  8: Aquacel Ag Foam Dressing, Adhesive 
• Feb 8: 2D/3D Mammography Systems
• Feb 2: Novum IQ Large Volume Pump 
• Feb 2: Cronobacter in fiber plus powder (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Feb 2: Hemashield Gold Knitted Graft 
• Feb 1: Hager & Meisinger GmbH Micro Screw 
• Feb 1: Celestone Soluspan: Affected lots may contain the presence of foreign matter.
• Feb 1: Elecsys® Troponin T Hs
• Feb 1: Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer 
• Jan 27: Beaver Edgeahead Stiletto/Mvr Knife 0.90mm Straight (20g) 
• Jan 27: Flowtriever Retrieval/Aspiration Syste
• Jan 27:Nasal Septal Button, 5-Cm
• Jan 26: Cardinal Health™ Jackson-Pratt™ channel drains
• Jan 26: Statis Dental Handpieces
• Jan 25: Novastar Full Face Mask 
• Jan 25: Mas CardioImmune Xl 1 2 3, Mas CardioImmune Xl L 
• Jan 21: RUZURGI (amifampridine) – Removal from Canadian Market: Options for Continued Treatment for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome 
• Jan 20: Hager & Meisinger GmbH Micro Screw 
• Jan 20: Belzer MPS and Belzer UW: Particulate matter 
• Jan 20: Hickman And Leonard Lumen CV Catheters 
• Jan 20: Nuzone X2 Synthetic Polychloroprene Sterile Surgical Gloves Powder Free
• Jan 19: Novaguide Intelligent Ultrasound System 
• Jan 19: Visiusmatrix 4.0
• Jan 18: EVUSHELD (tixagevimab and cilgavimab for injection) – Risk of Prophylaxis or Treatment Failure due to Antiviral Resistance to specific SARS-CoV-2 Subvariants 
• Jan 18: Permanent Life Support and HLS Sets 
• Jan 17: Somatom X.Cite 
• Jan 14: Listeria monocytogenes in semi-soft surface-ripened cheese (QC) RECALL
• Jan 14: Digital TENS/EMS
• Jan 14: Medline Custom Procedure Packs – Non-absorbable sutures
• Jan 14: Cannula, Neonate, Oxygen W/3-Channel Tube 7' – 50/Cs
• Jan 6: Biostop G Bioresorbable Cement Restrictor 
• Jan 6: Immulite 2000 Sytstem Thyroglobulin Assay 
• Jan 6: Covera™ Vascular Covered Stent 
• Jan 6: Kit Cobas 6800/8800 Sars-Cov-2/Flu 
• Jan 5: Cardiosave System – Hybrid & Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump 
• Jan 5: Prehma Disposable Dental Needles 
• Jan 5: Ortho Vision Analyzers 
• Jan 5: Affinity Fusion Oxygenators 
• Jan 4: Craniotome
• Jan 4: Artis Q and Zee Systems
• Jan 4: Artis Icono and Pheno Systems
• Jan 4: Magnetom Systems

Archived Alerts, Recalls and Advisories 

2022

• Dec 31: Nuclear Medicine Systems 
• Dec 31: Luminos Agile Max
• Dec 31: Orise Gel Pack and Procedure Kit
• Dec 31: Cardinal Health™ Channel Wound Drains 
• Dec 25: Immulite 2000 Sytstem Thyroglobulin Assay
• Dec 25: Cobas Infinity Central Lab 
• Dec 25: Epoc Blood Analysis System 
• Dec 25: Luminos And Axiom Footrests 
• Dec 24:BC-3600 Auto Hematology Analyzer – BC-3D Hematology Control 
• Dec 24: Mahurkar Acute Dual Lumen Catheter Kits
• Dec 24: Nexgen Complete Knee Solution Stemmed Non-Augment Tibial Comp (Cr/Ps) Option 
• Dec 24: Airo Mobile Ct System 
• Dec 24: Cadd Medication Cassette Reservior 
• Dec 24: Teleflex Stylet, Endotracheal Kit and Flexi-Set
• Dec 24: Alinity M System 
• Dec 22: RegenKit® BCT-3 
• Dec 22: Stradis Implant Packs 
• Dec 22: Trilogy Ventilators 
• Dec 22: Vanta/Sequentia Lt Clinician Programmer Application
• Dec 22: Cadd Administration Set 
• Dec 18: Heartware Ventricular Assist System – HVAD Implant Kit 
• Dec 18: 3T MRI Systems 
• Dec 18: Guarded Luer Connector 
• Dec 17: Leukosure Enumeration Kit 
• Dec 17: Criticool Control Unit 
• Dec 17: Medline Packs 
• Dec 17: Heartstart Defibrillation Pads 
• Dec 17: Fetal Spiral Electrode 
• Dec 15: Allergenic extract non pollens (Peanut allergy): False negative for skin test 
• Dec 15: 18F-Fludeoxyglucose (18F-FDG); Sterility concerns
• Dec 15: Ortho Connect
• Dec 15: Med-Rx Universal Anesthesia Kits
• Dec 15: VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142)
• Dec 15: Alinity M Resp-4-Plex Amplification (Amp) Kit (Ce)
• Dec 15: Battery Mobile X-Ray Systems Soltus 
• Dec 14: Evolut Pro+ Transcatheter Aortic Valve
• Dec 14: Oncentra Brachy 
• Dec 9: COMIRNATY Original & Omicron BA.4/BA.5 Bivalent Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels: New Formulation for Use in Children Aged 5 Years to Less Than 12 Years 
• Dec 5: OCALIVA (obeticholic acid) – New Contraindication for the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
• Dec 3: Chocolate II Agar 
• Dec 3: Revaclear 400 Dialyzer; Revaclear 300 Dialyzer 
• Dec 3: BD Alaris Large Volume Pump 
• Dec 3: Sensis Vibe 
• Dec 2: Tracoe Experc Percut Dilation Sets 
• Nov 27: PDS (Polydioxanone) Monofilament Suture 
• Nov 26: Ortho Optix™ Reader 
• Nov 26: Power-Pro 2 
• Nov 26: T2100 Treadmill 
• Nov 26: Aquac Uno H Reverse Osmosis System – Main Unit 
• Nov 26: Irispec Ca/Cb/Cc 
• Nov 25: Jamshidi Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration Needle 
• Nov 25: Magec 2 Device 
• Nov 25: 3M™ Steri-Drape™ Surgical Drapes Packs 
• Nov 25:Autocat 2 Systems
• Nov 25: Vivid Ultrasound Systems 
• Nov 25: Modified Saf Transport 
• Nov 20: Bipolar Forceps 
• Nov 20: SPIKEVAX Bivalent (Original / Omicron BA.4/5) (elasomeran/davesomeran) COVID-19 Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels 
• Nov 19: Single Use Oats Set
• Nov 18: Permanent Life Support Set 
• Nov 18: Easystand Bantam 
• Nov 17: Trackmaster Treadmills 
• Nov 17: Ranger Blood/Fluid Warming Systems
• Nov 14: Safety Cartridge Sterile 
• Nov 14: Children’s ibuprofen/acetaminophen shortage: What you should know and do 
• Nov 11: Enduracharge 36v Li-Ion Battery
• Nov 11: Pinnacle and Cirrus Ceiling Lift
• Nov 11: Progressa (Frame)
• Nov 11: Lifeport Adapters and Patient Circuit Kits 
• Nov 11: Ophthalmic Surgery Procedure Pack (new)
• Nov 10: Emblem MRI S-ICD PG 
• Nov 10: Liberator Stationary Liquid Oxygen Device 
• Nov 10: Fotofinder ATBM Master 
• Nov 10: Neo-Fit Neonatal Endotracheal Tube Grip
• Nov 3: Med-Rx Extension Set 
• Nov 3: Extension Table Top
• Nov 2: Da Vinci Xi/X Sureform 45/60 Stapler
• Oct 31: Janus Kinase Inhibitors and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Thrombosis (Including Fatal Events) and Malignancy
• Oct 27: Personal Diabetes Manager Kit
• Oct 26: Wireless Fetal Monitoring System
• Oct 26: Chemistry Products Calibrator 
• Oct 26: Procedure and Gel Syringe Kits
• Oct 26: EVUSHELD (tixagevimab and cilgavimab for injection) - Risk of Prophylaxis or Treatment Failure due to Antiviral Resistance
• Oct 26: Large Volume Pump (LVP)
• Oct 24: Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringers' Injection: Affected lot is labelled with the incorrect strength and ingredient
• Oct 19: Surgical Drapes
• Oct 19: X-Guide X-Mark Probe Tool
• Oct 14: Ortho Vision Analyzers
• Oct 14: Fluid Control System
• Oct 14: V-Loc PBT Non-Absorbable/180 Absorbable Devices
• Oct 7: COMIRNATY Original & Omicron BA.4/BA.5 Bivalent Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
• Oct 7: BOOSTRIX: Syringes may be cracked in affected lot
• Oct 3: Double Swivel Closed Suction Catheter
• Sep 28: BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate
• Sep 23: Leica Microsystems M530 Optics Carrier
• Sep 23: Anaesthesiology masks
• Sep 23: Mitraclip/Triclip G4 Delivery Systems
• Sep 20: Flexible Cystoscope
• Sep 20: Anti-GM1 Autoantibodies Elisa IVD Test
• Sep 20: Heat And Moisture Exchanger (HME) And Filters
• Sep 20: Smallbore T-Port Extension Set
• Sep 12: ZOLGENSMA (onasemnogene abeparvovec) and Fatal Cases of Acute Liver Failure
• Sep 12: Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Sep 9: COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA, also referred to as Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine): New Presentation for Use in Children Aged 6 Months to Less Than 5 Years with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
• Sep 2: Distribution of SPIKEVAX Bivalent (elasomeran/imelasomeran) COVID-19 Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
• Aug 29: IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) - Risk of Serious and Fatal Cardiac Arrhythmias or Cardiac Failure
• Aug 15: Sanitizer: Contains undeclared impurity at elevated levels
• Aug 6: Jamp-Atorvastatin 40 mg tablets recalled due to risk of latex contamination
• Aug 5: Counterfeit COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits found in Ontario
• Jul 28: Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
• Jul 27: Philips Respironics recalls several models of CPAP and BiLevel PAP machines and mechanical ventilators
• Jul 24: Microbial contamination in magnesium citrate oral solution (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Jul 13: Recall of 99.0% Oxygen USP cylinders
• Jul 11: Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks (Part 2 – March 31, 2021 to present)
• Jul 6: PAXLOVID (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) - Dosing and Dispensing in Renal Impairment, Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Drug Interactions, and English-Only Labels
• Jun 23: GOJO Canada Inc. recalls a lot of Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Jun 19: Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella in powdered infant formula products recalled due to possible (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Jun 16: Rocky Mountain Soap Company recalls hand sanitizers due to the potential presence of undeclared methanol (Canada-wide) RECALL
• May 13: Various bedbaths and shampoo caps, Conti cleansing wipes and barrier cloths and wet wipes recalled due to possible microbial contamination
• May 11: Plasma pens are not authorized in Canada and may pose health risks
• May 9: COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA, also referred to as Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine): New Formulation/Presentation for Use in Individuals 12 Years of Age and Older
• May 7: Eye Drops and Compliments Advanced Relief Eye Drops recalled because of a packaging error that may pose health risks
• Apr 28: Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
• Apr 21: Pfizer recalls Accupril blood pressure tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
• Apr 20: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Mar 15: Sodium Acetate Injection, USP - Potential for the Presence of Particulate Matter
• Mar 9: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP and Lactated Ringer’s Injection, USP - Potential Leak During Pressure Infusion
• Mar 3: RUZURGI (amifampridine) - Removal from Canadian Market: Options for Continued Treatment for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
• Mar 3: Ranitidine products recalled because of a nitrosamine impurity
• Mar 3: Pfizer recalls Accuretic blood pressure tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
• Mar 1: Pfizer recalls Inderal-LA (propranolol hydrochloride) capsules due to a nitrosamine impurity
• Feb 24: Rapid antigen test kits and potential exposure to hazardous substances
• Feb 21: Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Feb 16: Baxter Corporation’s MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets: Certain cleaning products, including hand sanitizers and solvents, may damage sets
• Feb 3: BEOVU (brolucizumab) – Risk of Intraocular Inflammation, Retinal Vasculitis and/or Retinal Vascular Occlusion
• Jan 26: Amitriptyline antidepressant drugs recalled because of a nitrosamine impurity
• Jan 17: Important Safety Information on PAXLOVID (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) Dosing and Dispensing in Renal Impairment, Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Drug Interactions, and English-Only Labels -Pfizer Canada
• Jan 12: XELJANZ/XELJANZ XR (tofacitinib) – Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Malignancy, Thrombosis and Infection
• Jan 7: Casirivimab and Imdevimab – High Risk of Treatment Failure Due to Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant

2021

• Dec 31: Herberex may pose serious health risks; Health Canada suspends product licence
• Dec 21: Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks (Part 2 – March 31, 2021 to present)
• Dec 20: Expanded recall of medical devices manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals due to potential contamination with Burkholderia stabilis
• Dec 20: Multiple cold and flu powdered medications, for adults and children 12 years of age and older, recalled due to potential health risk 
• Nov 19: COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA, also referred to as Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine): New Formulation for Use in Children Aged 5 Years to Less Than 12 Years
• Nov 24: FDA Recall: All ultrasound gels and lotions by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical
• Oct 19: Ivermectin not authorized to prevent or treat COVID-19; may cause serious health problems
• Oct 15: Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen recalled due to elevated benzene levels
• Oct 15: Multiple lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan drugs recalled
• Oct 9: Recall: One lot of Riva-Risperidone 0.25 mg tablets recalled due to a packaging error
• Oct 8: Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Oct 6: One lot of GENIUS Kids and Teens softgel capsules recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
• Oct 6: Two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte/Acetaminophen recalled due to labelling error that may lead to overdose and in the most severe cases, death
• Oct 5: Certain lots of Tinactin aerosol sprays for athlete’s foot recalled
• Oct 4: Authorization of Sotrovimab for Injection for Use in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Oct 3: Two lots of Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack recalled due to labelling error that may cause confusion between daytime and nighttime tablets
• Sept 30: One lot of Mirvala 28 birth control pill recalled
• Sept 23: Health Canada suspends licence and requested a recall for PURE75 gel hand sanitizer due to potential serious health risks
• Sept 23: BlackOxygen Organics recalls fulvic acid tablets and powder due to potential health risks
• Sept 16: Multiple lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan drugs recalled
• Aug 31: Ivermectin not authorized to prevent or treat COVID-19; may cause serious health problems
• Aug 24: Potential contamination of health products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. may pose health risks to Canadians
• Aug 24: One lot of pms-PROGESTERONE 100 mg capsules recalled because it may pose serious risks to individuals with severe peanut allergies
• Aug 24: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks 
• Aug 19: Important Safety Information on Ultrasound Gels and Lotions Manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Potential Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis
• Aug 6: Health Canada updates Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine label to reflect very rare reports of Bell's Palsy
• Aug 13: Recall of EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel - MediChoice (M500812) –Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis
• Jul 30: Philips Respironics recalls several models of CPAP and BiLevel PAP machines and mechanical ventilators
• Jul 13: Update: Graphene face masks by Shandong Shengquan New Materials Co. Ltd. can resume sale in Canada; Health Canada found no health risks of concern with these 
• Jul 12: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Jun 30: Health Canada updates Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine labels to include information on myocarditis and pericarditis
• Jun 29: AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and COVISHIELD: Risk of Capillary Leak Syndrome
• Jun 24: Medtronic Heartware Ventricular Assist Device System - Recall Due to Risk of Neurological Adverse Events, Mortality and Delay or Failure to Restart
• Jun 22: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• May 10: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Apr 28: Bamlanivimab - Potential Risk of Treatment Failure Due to Circulation of Resistant SARS-CoV-2 Variants
• Apr 26: Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and the Risk of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia
• Apr 26: Importation of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine with Two Types of English-only Vial and Carton Labels
• Apr 19: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Apr 14: Health Canada provides update on the AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccines
• Apr 2: Face masks that contain graphene may pose health risks
• Mar 31: Importation of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels (US-Labelled Supply)
• Mar 24: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Mar 24: AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and COVISHIELD: Risk of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia
• Mar 19: Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators
• Mar 15: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Mar 11: Adverse events in Europe following immunization with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
• Mar 8: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Updated Storage and Transportation Conditions
• Mar 8: Authorization of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
• Feb 22: COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna: Updated English-only Global Vial and Carton Labels and Post-Market Adverse Reaction Information
• Feb 17: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Feb 9: Important Safety Information on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Updated Dosage and Administration and Post-Market Adverse Reaction Information - Pfizer Canada ULC
• Feb 8: Unauthorized hand sanitizers and hard surface disinfectants sold by Protegel Quebec Inc. and Hangel Canada Inc. may pose health risks
• Feb 3: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Jan 29: Testing confirms Bio Life hand sanitizer poses health risks; products recalled across Canada
• Jan 22: Hand sanitizers labelled as "Anti-Microbe" and/or with DIN 02248351 recalled because they may pose health risks, particularly to children

2020

• Dec 23: Authorization of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
• Dec 22: Personal protective equipment sold by Maskopia (formerly Medkem Canada Inc.) may pose serious health risks
• Dec 16: Health Canada warns Canadians not to buy COVID-19 vaccines sold online or from unauthorized sources
• Dec 12: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: Health Canada recommendations for people with serious allergies
• Dec 11: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Nov 18: Ultraviolet (UV) lights and wands falsely claiming to disinfect against COVID-19
• Nov 13: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Nov 2: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Oct 28: Recall of Daily Shield Hand Sanitizers across Canada
• Oct 19: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Oct 18: Counterfeit Daily Shield Hand Sanitizer 
• Oct 13: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Oct 1: Recall of counterfeit Zytec Germ Buster Hand Sanitizer
• Sep 28: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Sep 15: Importation of US Clinical Trial-Labelled Remdesivir for Injection Due to Shortage of Canadian-Labelled Remdesivir
• Sep 14: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Sep 4: Advisory on hand sanitizers and children’s safety: What you need to know
• Sep 4: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Aug 21: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that contain technical-grade ethanol
• Jul 28: Remdesivir authorized with conditions for the treatment of patients in Canada with severe COVID-19 symptoms
• Jul 21: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Jul 6: Counterfeit respirators
• Jun 30: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Jun 24: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that contain technical-grade ethanol
• Jun 10: Risk of poisoning from hand sanitizers sold in beverage containers
• Jun 6: Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
• Jun 1: Health Canada advises Canadians to help support the continued supply of medications
• May 27: Consumers advised to stop using Akwaton International Multipurpose Wipes
• May 27: Some units of Triton Hand Sanitizer containing technical-grade ethanol sold in Canada without the necessary risk information
• May 25: Importation of US-Labelled Rocuronium Bromide Injection distributed by Avir Pharma Inc. Due to Shortage of Canadian-labelled Rocuronium
• May 19: Importation of Fresenius Propoven 2% due to Shortage of Canadian Labelled Propofol Injection 1% Products
• May 19: Importation of Spanish-Labelled Salbutamol Aldo-Union inhalers due to Shortage of Canadian-Labelled Salbutamol
• May 13: Important Safety Information - Importation of Teva UK-labelled Salamol CFC-Free (Salbutamol Sulfate) Inhaler due to Shortage
• May 11: Important safety information for certain respirator masks
• May 7: Unauthorized test kits claiming to diagnose or detect COVID-19 put your health at risk
• May 6: Importation of US-Labelled Ketamine Hydrochloride for Injection due to Potential Shortage of Canadian-labelled Ketamine
• May 1: Clinical trial looking at the potential use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
• Apr 25: Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can have serious side effects. These drugs should be used only under the supervision of a physician
• Apr 17: Shortage of salbutamol inhalers in Canada
• Apr 15: Health Canada is temporarily authorizing the use of technical-grade ethanol in hand sanitizer products: Always follow the label directions when using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
• Apr 14: Fraudulent and unauthorized N95 respirators may not protect consumers against COVID-19
• Apr 2: Homemade hand sanitizers may present health risks

2019

• May 30: Alaris Infusion Sets and Alaris 8100 Pump Module - Risk of Over-Infusion RECALL
• May 6: Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons (PCB) and Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents (PES) for the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and the Potential Risk of Long-Term All-Cause Mortality -RECALLL

2018

• Sept 26:  CDC message regarding Ebola outbreak in DRC
  Due to the current Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and this year’s earlier outbreak in western DRC, the CDC is reminding healthcare facilities to remain aware of the possibility of imported cases of viral hemorrhagic fevers or other infections in returning travelers. For more information or resources regarding Ebola from the CDC, please click this link.
• Sep 23: Possible bacterial contamination in formulated liquid diet (Canada-wide) RECALL

2017

• Feb 17: Mycobacterium chimaerainfections in 3T heater-cooler devices (3T HCDs)

2016 

• Oct 21: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections in heater-cooler devices used in cardiothoracic surgery
• Sep 1: Burkholderia cepacia in dimethicone and chlorhexidine gluconate wipes (international) RECALL
• Jun 6: National shortage of Benzathine Penicillin G (Bicillin L-A) (Canada-wide)
• Mar 24: Microbial contamination of hydrocortisone cream

2015

• Jun 20: Possible bacterial contamination of Sodium Bicarbonate Liquid Concentrate (dialysis)

2012

• Nov 2: Potential microbiological contamination of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine - RECALL
• Oct 15: Pseudomonas aeruginosa in foaming hand soap (triclosan 0.3%) - RECALL
• Oct 4: Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine Batches with Potentially Lower than Expected Antigen Content (Canada-wide) RECALL
• Sep 10: Unlicensed HIV Home Test Kit: CuraHerbDistributor test kit for urine, saliva, blood
• Jun 28: Burkholderia cepacia in hand sanitizer (Canada-wide) RECALL

2011

• Sep 12: Unlicensed HIV Home Test Kit: Accu-HIV 1 & 2 Saliva Test
• May 20: Chronobacter in Docusate Sodium Capsules (Canada-wide) - RECALL
• Apr 29: Bacillus cereus and Elizabethkingia meningoseptica in health products - RECALL
• Apr 13: Contaminated alcohol prep pads in RUSCH Irrigation Trays
• Feb 17: RECALL of lubricating jelly products(Canada-wide)
• Jan 11: Urgent RECALL of alcohol swabs(Canada-wide)

2010

• Oct. 29: Paecilomyces in hydrocortisone lotion
• May 7: Contaminated Rotavirus Vaccine

2009

• Dec. 29: Recall for Infection: Carmustine
• Sep. 25: Potential medication errors with liquid tamiflu
• Jul. 9: Fever following GI endoscopy - investigation - Information not currently available
• Mar. 25: Health Canada: Blood lancing devices

2008

• Nov. 6: PHAC alert: Re-use of syringes

2007

• Dec. 11: Important information regarding lancing devices
• Feb. 27: Important alert from the CSA regarding problems with process monitors for extended steam sterilization.

2006

• Nov. 29: Disinfection of glucose meters: alert from Roche
• Jun. 23: Perineal Care Washcloths Contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia
• Jun. 19: Reprocessing of Reusable Ultrasound Transducers Used for Biopsy
• May 19: Bacterial Contamination of Insulin Syringes (Paenibacillus)
• Apr. 11: Fungal Contamination of Contact Lens Solution (Fusarium)
• Jan 31:  Blood Lancing Devices and Bloodborne Diseases
• Jan 30: Contamination of Respiratory Gas Humidifiers with Ralstonia

2005

• Dec. 28: Risk of Contamination with Surgical Handpieces - further information
• Nov. 18: Contamination Risk With Eye Drops
• Nov. 18: Contamination Risk With Eye Gel
• Nov. 5: Contamination Risk With Artificial Tears
• Sep. 20: Contamination Risk With Surgical Handpieces
• Mar. 18: Serratia in Contaminated Magnesium Sulfate Solutions
• Feb. 4: Pseudomonas in IV Catheter Flushes

2004

• Dec. 23: Recall on Artificial Tears Extract due to Bacterial Contamination
• Dec. 16: Risk of Serious Infection From Ultrasound and Medical Gels: Revision 
• Oct. 20: Risk of Serious Infection From Ultrasound and Medical Gels 
• Aug. 27: Nosocomial Burkholderia cepacia Infections Associated with Exposure to Sublingual Probes 
• Jun. 14: Health Canada alert to hospitals regarding potential for cross contamination during dialysis 
• Apr. 21: Health Canada alert to hospitals regarding acetabular reamers 
• Apr. 16: Health Canada risk assessment for acetabular reamers